Painted walls in a home built before 1978
Lead-safe methods matter on drywall and plaster work in older Des Plaines homes. We seal off the area and clean up with HEPA equipment.
Serving Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Des Plaines, IL
Cracked plaster, bulky soffits and patched ceilings in Des Plaines kitchens, finished smooth and ready for paint.
- Local crews working in Des Plaines ZIP 60016, 60018
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Wall and ceiling problems we fix in Des Plaines kitchens
After a leak, a remodel or years of wear, kitchen walls and ceilings need a careful finisher. We patch, tape, skim and texture so repairs in your Des Plaines kitchen blend in, and we add crown molding or trim where it finishes the room.
1960s soffits and dropped ceilings
Kitchens from the 1960s often have soffits or a dropped ceiling with a light box. Removing them gives a taller, brighter room.
Holes from old cabinets, outlets or fixtures
Old anchor holes, moved outlets and a gap where the hood used to be all need patching before paint. We fill them so they cannot be seen.
Patchy walls after a remodel
Taking off a backsplash often tears the wall face. We repair the paper, skim it smooth and prime it for paint or new tile.
Water-stained or sagging ceiling
A brown ring or a soft spot in the kitchen ceiling usually means a leak from above. Once the leak is fixed, we cut out wet board, replace it and finish it to match.
No crown or worn trim
We add crown molding and replace damaged casing and baseboard so the edges of the room look sharp.
Popcorn ceiling in the kitchen
Removing popcorn texture is messy but straightforward. Ceilings applied before the 1980s should be tested before scraping.
Cracks in walls and ceilings
Hairline cracks at corners and seams come back if they are only caulked. We open them, tape and refinish so they stay closed.
What the project covers
- Inspection and moisture checkWe look at the damage and check for moisture before planning any patch.
- Protection and dust controlCabinets, counters and floors are covered and the area is sealed with plastic.
- Framing and backingBlocking for crown, cabinets or a rebuilt soffit is added while the wall is open.
- Taping and finishingSeams are taped and coated in several layers, sanded between coats.
- Skim coat and textureWalls and ceilings are skimmed smooth or textured to match the room.
- Crown, casing and trimCrown molding and other trim are installed, nailed, filled and caulked.
- CleanupDust is vacuumed with HEPA equipment and the kitchen is wiped down.
Materials and options
Ceiling boardSag-resistant half-inch or five-eighths board keeps ceilings flat between joists.
Standard and moisture-resistant drywallHalf-inch board is standard on walls; moisture-resistant board is often used near the sink.
Stain-blocking primerWe seal stained areas with stain-blocking primer before paint.
Crown and trim profilesPaint-grade crown, casing and baseboard in simple or traditional profiles.
Paper and mesh tapeThe right tape for each joint keeps cracks from coming back.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work before and after — Des Plaines homes
Before
AfterDes Plaines kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen drywall & finish work
The site: a 1960s ranch in Des Plaines. What we started with: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls and a fluorescent box light. The reason for the call: a dropped ceiling and an old light box. After: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. Work included protection and dust control, taping and finishing, plus cleanup.
Before
AfterMount Prospect kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen drywall & finish work
The site: a 1950s ranch in Mount Prospect. The kitchen as it was: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls and a round fluorescent ceiling ring. The reason for the call: a dropped ceiling and an old light box. After: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. The job covered protection and dust control, taping and finishing, plus skim coat and texture.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterDes Plaines kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen design & layout planning
A new layout with an island, cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers, black honed granite counters and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Des Plaines
Finished: a lowered bright white quartz counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in cream uppers and walnut-stained lowers with polished nickel pulls, pull-down shelves in the uppers, drawers instead of base doors, a side-opening wall oven, a lever faucet and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterA Des Plaines 1960s ranch: before and after
Finished: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in two-tone with brass hardware, white quartz counters, light oak LVP floor through the old and new space and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Additions in Des Plaines →From first visit to final walk-through
- Look and measureWe inspect the walls and ceiling, check for moisture and confirm the scope.
- Written estimateYou get an itemized estimate that lists each area and finish.
- Repair and finishWe remove, patch, tape and finish, allowing dry time between coats.
- Prime, paint and cleanWe seal the finish, clean up and walk through the work with you.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work questions from Des Plaines homeowners
What affects the cost of drywall and finish work?
Area size, plaster or drywall, soffit contents, texture matching and trim. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
What is inside a kitchen soffit?
Soffits may hide the range hood duct, bath exhaust ducts or plumbing vents. Some are simply empty boxes.
How long does kitchen drywall repair take?
Small repairs often take two or three short visits for drying between coats. Soffit removal may take a few days.
Can you match my ceiling texture?
Usually. We match common textures like orange peel and knockdown and test on a scrap first.
Can you add crown molding to my kitchen?
Yes, in a profile that suits your home.
Do I need a Des Plaines-registered contractor for kitchen drywall and finish work?
Contractors must register with the City (via the online portal); registrations expire Dec 31. We take care of that before work starts.
Does kitchen drywall and finish work need a Des Plaines building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division, phone 847-391-5380. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen drywall and finish work in Des Plaines?
It depends on the scope. Des Plaines's rule in short: A building permit is required for any residential kitchen remodel; non-structural work uses the Kitchen/Bath Non-Structural permit ($150 fee, rough and final inspections). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Des Plaines?
Yes. Our crews work across Des Plaines — ZIP 60016, 60018 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Des Plaines
- A lot of Des Plaines kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Des Plaines homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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