Old paint in a home built before 1978
Scraping or sanding pre-1978 paint can release lead dust. We set up plastic containment and clean with HEPA vacuums and wet wiping.
Serving Glen Ellyn & nearby Wheaton, Lombard
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Glen Ellyn, IL
Kitchen walls and ceilings in Glen Ellyn degreased, patched and painted in a washable finish, or papered with a scrubbable wallcovering.
- Crews working in Glen Ellyn ZIP 60137
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Kitchen wall problems we fix in Glen Ellyn
We paint and paper kitchens in Glen Ellyn: old wallpaper stripped, cracks and holes repaired, grease film cleaned off and a kitchen-rated paint rolled on with clean lines at the cabinets, backsplash and trim.
Cracks around windows and doors
Hairline cracks at corners of openings are opened up, taped or filled and sanded smooth before paint.
Grease film on the walls
Paint rolled over kitchen grease peels and stays tacky. Degreasing is the first and most important step of our prep.
Steam and moisture over the stove and sink
Peeling paint above the range or kettle is often moisture. We prime properly and use a finish rated for humid rooms.
Water stains on the ceiling
Brown rings from a past leak bleed through ordinary paint. After the leak is fixed, we seal them with a stain-blocking primer.
Peel-and-stick wallpaper that is lifting
Self-adhesive paper often lifts in steamy kitchens. We remove it, clean the residue and repaint or hang a pasted wallcovering.
Holes from moved shelves and hardware
Small repairs make the biggest difference in a repaint. Every hole and dent is filled and sanded flat.
Wanting wallpaper that holds up in a kitchen
Vinyl and other scrubbable wallcoverings tolerate splashes and wiping. We hang them on a primed wall so they can be removed later.
What we do on the job
- ProtectionCabinets, counters, appliances and floors are covered and taped.
- Wallpaper removalOld paper scored, steamed or soaked, peeled off and the paste washed away.
- Patching and skim coatingWall repairs done before priming so they disappear under the finish.
- PrimingBonding or stain-blocking primer where the wall needs it.
- Ceiling paintingA fresh ceiling coat brightens the room and covers cooking residue.
- Wall paintingWalls rolled and brushed with straight lines at every edge.
- Wallpaper hangingScrubbable paper installed level, pattern matched and smoothed out.
Finishes we offer
Satin paintA soft sheen that cleans well and hides wall flaws better than gloss.
Kitchen-and-bath paintFormulated for humid rooms with mildew resistance built in.
Semi-gloss paintMore shine and moisture resistance, so imperfections show a little more.
Stain-blocking primerSeals water marks, smoke and grease shadows so they don't bleed through.
Vinyl and scrubbable wallpaperWashable papers that stand up to daily cleaning.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper before and after — Glen Ellyn homes
Before
AfterA Glen Ellyn 1960s ranch: before and after
The site: a 1960s ranch in Glen Ellyn. What we started with: yellow 4-inch tile. The reason for the call: grease-stained walls that wouldn't wipe clean. The result: the walls skim-coated and painted a warm white, crisp lines at the trim. On site this meant protection, wallpaper removal, plus wallpaper hanging.
Before
AfterWheaton kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen wall painting & wallpaper
A 1990s two-story colonial in Wheaton, a typical kitchen for Wheaton. The kitchen as it was: blue-and-white decorative tile accent. The main complaint was grease-stained walls that wouldn't wipe clean. Finished kitchen: the walls skim-coated and painted a warm white, crisp lines at the trim. Work included protection, priming, plus wall painting.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Wheaton →
Before
AfterKitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in a 1990s two-story colonial, Glendale Heights
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Glendale Heights. What bothered the owners most: faded paint and old patches. The result: the walls skim-coated and painted a warm white, crisp lines at the trim. On site this meant patching and skim coating, wall painting, plus wallpaper hanging.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a postwar Cape Cod, Glen Ellyn
Cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterA Glen Ellyn 1950s ranch: before and after
The same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Glen Ellyn →How the job goes
- Tell us what you wantDescribe the change you want and share pictures of the walls.
- Walkthrough and estimateA visit to assess prep needs and confirm the scope in writing.
- PrepWe get the walls clean, smooth and primed before any color goes on.
- Paint or paperCeiling, walls and trim painted, or wallpaper hung, often within a few days.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper questions from Glen Ellyn homeowners
Do you need to remove old wallpaper before painting?
We recommend removal. In rare cases, well-bonded paper can be sealed and painted, but it's rarely the best choice.
Can you paint my kitchen cabinets too?
Cabinet painting is a separate service with its own prep and spraying. We can schedule both together.
What paint finish is best for kitchen walls?
A washable satin suits most kitchen walls. Behind the stove and sink, semi-gloss holds up better.
Which colors work well in a kitchen?
We recommend testing large swatches near the cabinets and windows before choosing.
Do you hang wallpaper I've already bought?
We do. Let us know the brand or type so we can plan the right adhesive and prep.
Glen Ellyn contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the Village and meet license and insurance requirements (Village Code 4-1-11); work that does not need a building permit is exempt. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Glen Ellyn?
Yes. Our crews work across Glen Ellyn — ZIP 60137 — and nearby Wheaton, Lombard, Glendale Heights.
Working in Glen Ellyn
- A lot of Glen Ellyn kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Glen Ellyn homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
ZIP 60137
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Other kitchen services in Glen Ellyn
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.