Painted walls in a home built before 1978
We treat old paint as possibly lead-based in older homes and contain the work area before we sand or demolish anything.
Serving Elmhurst & nearby Villa Park, Lombard
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Elmhurst, IL
Cracked plaster, bulky soffits and patched ceilings in Elmhurst kitchens, finished smooth and ready for paint.
- Local crews working in Elmhurst ZIP 60126
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Wall and ceiling problems we fix in Elmhurst kitchens
Kitchens take more wall damage than any other room: leaks under the sink and from the bathroom above, holes left by old cabinets and outlets, and soffits nobody wants anymore. We repair drywall and plaster in Elmhurst kitchens, remove soffits, patch ceilings and finish everything so it disappears under paint.
1950s soffits and dropped ceilings
Fluorescent light boxes and boxed soffits were common in that era. We remove them and finish a flat ceiling ready for new lights.
Bulky soffits above the cabinets
Taking down a soffit lets new cabinets run taller. We remove it, reroute what we can and patch the ceiling and wall smooth.
Wall damage behind the sink or range
Steam and splashes break down drywall near the sink and range. We replace damaged areas with moisture-resistant board where it makes sense.
Nail pops and bad seams
Raking light from under-cabinet lights makes every seam visible. We fix pops and feather the seams wider so they disappear.
Popcorn ceiling in the kitchen
We remove popcorn ceilings and skim them smooth, after testing when the age of the home calls for it.
Wall prep for paint or tile
Good prep decides how the final wall looks. We finish to the level your paint or tile needs.
Water-stained or sagging ceiling
Stains bleed through regular paint. We remove damaged material, patch with new board, seal the area and refinish the ceiling.
Everything in a kitchen drywall and finish work
- Inspection and moisture checkWet areas are found and the source confirmed fixed before we close anything up.
- Protection and dust controlWe tape off the kitchen and use dust control during sanding and demolition.
- Soffit and damaged board removalWe remove what has to go and save what can be kept.
- Framing and backingWe add backing where trim or cabinets will attach later.
- Plaster repairWe stabilize and patch plaster so it bonds with the existing wall.
- Crown, casing and trimNew trim goes up tight and ready for paint.
- CleanupWe remove debris and leave the kitchen clean.
Materials and options
Crown and trim profilesPaint-grade crown, casing and baseboard in simple or traditional profiles.
Joint compoundsSetting compound for strength and fast fills, lightweight compound for finish coats.
Standard and moisture-resistant drywallHalf-inch board is standard on walls; moisture-resistant board is often used near the sink.
Stain-blocking primerA sealing primer stops water stains from bleeding through new paint.
Plaster repair materialsMaterials that grip lath and plaster so repairs stay solid.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work before and after — Elmhurst homes
Before
AfterElmhurst kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen drywall & finish work
The site: a 1950s ranch in Elmhurst. What we started with: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls and a round fluorescent ceiling ring. The reason for the call: a cracked ceiling and dated lighting box. After: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. Work included protection and dust control, plaster repair, plus cleanup.
Before
AfterVilla Park kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen drywall & finish work
This one is a 1960s ranch in Villa Park. 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 inspection and moisture check, plaster repair, plus cleanup.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Villa Park →
Before
AfterOak Brook kitchen, raised ranch: kitchen drywall & finish work
The site: a raised ranch in Oak Brook. Before: medium-brown stained oak cabinets with wide frames and a hanging swag lamp. The reason for the call: a kitchen ceiling patched too many times. After: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. The job covered protection and dust control, framing and backing, plus plaster repair.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterKitchen Design & Layout Planning in a 1950s ranch, Elmhurst
A new layout with an island, cabinets in two-tone, white quartz counters and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Elmhurst →
Before
AfterAn Elmhurst postwar Cape Cod: before and after
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 Elmhurst →The project, step by step
- Look and measureAt the visit we see the damage, ask about leaks and plan the repair.
- 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 Elmhurst homeowners
What affects the cost of drywall and finish work?
Repair size, material type, finish level and extras like crown. We put it all in a written estimate.
How long does kitchen drywall repair take?
It depends on size and drying time; most kitchen jobs finish within a few days.
Should I remove the soffits before new cabinets?
If you want taller cabinets or more storage, yes. Removing them first gives a clean ceiling to work from.
What is considered minor drywall repair?
Small patches and crack repair; bigger jobs involve new board and more finishing time.
Can you add crown molding to my kitchen?
We install crown and other trim to finish the room or the cabinet tops.
What is the Elmhurst building department phone number?
Permits go through Community Development Department (Building), phone 630-530-3030. 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 Elmhurst?
It depends on the scope. Elmhurst's rule in short: Elmhurst requires permits for building and construction projects; all permits are applied for through the City's Citizen Self-Service Portal. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building).
Do you work in my part of Elmhurst?
Yes. Our crews work across Elmhurst — ZIP 60126 — and nearby Villa Park, Lombard, Addison.
Working in Elmhurst
- A lot of Elmhurst kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elmhurst homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department (Building) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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