Old paint in a home built before 1978
Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint under newer coats. We follow EPA lead-safe practices: containment, no dry sanding and HEPA cleanup.
Serving Highland Park & nearby Northbrook, Glenview
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Highland Park, IL
Kitchen walls and ceilings in Highland Park degreased, patched and painted in a washable finish, or papered with a scrubbable wallcovering.
- Crews working in Highland Park ZIP 60035
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Kitchen wall problems we fix in Highland Park
We paint and paper kitchens in Highland Park: 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.
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.
Peel-and-stick wallpaper that is lifting
Curling stick-on paper comes off, the wall is cleaned of adhesive and prepped for a finish that holds.
Holes from moved shelves and hardware
Small repairs make the biggest difference in a repaint. Every hole and dent is filled and sanded flat.
Uneven texture or old patches
Visible patches, roller marks and uneven texture are sanded and skim-coated so the new finish looks consistent.
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.
Colors that clash after new cabinets or counters
We paint the walls last in a kitchen update, so the color is chosen against the finished cabinets and tops.
Wanting wallpaper that holds up in a kitchen
Not every wallpaper belongs in a kitchen. We recommend washable or scrubbable papers and avoid delicate ones near the range.
What we do on the job
- Color and finish selectionWe help pick colors and the right sheen for each surface: walls, ceiling and trim.
- ProtectionWe mask the kitchen carefully and move small items out of the way.
- Wallpaper removalWallcoverings and borders removed with the drywall face kept intact.
- Ceiling paintingCeilings painted first, with stain-blocking primer over any water marks.
- Wall paintingTwo finish coats of washable kitchen paint, cut in neatly at cabinets and backsplash.
- Wallpaper hangingScrubbable paper installed level, pattern matched and smoothed out.
- Trim and cleanupTrim and doors painted as needed, then the room is cleaned and put back.
Finishes we offer
Paint or wallpaperPaint is easiest to touch up; wallpaper adds pattern and works best away from the range.
Stain-blocking primerUsed over stains and patches before the finish coats.
Satin paintThe usual choice for kitchen walls: washable without being shiny.
Semi-gloss paintTougher and easier to scrub; good for trim and areas near the stove and sink.
Vinyl and scrubbable wallpaperWallcoverings that tolerate wiping and splashes in a kitchen.
What the work looks like in Highland Park homes
Before
AfterKitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in a postwar Cape Cod, Highland Park
This one is a postwar Cape Cod near St. John's. The reason for the call: faded paint and old patches. The result: the walls skim-coated and painted a warm white, crisp lines at the trim. The job covered protection, wallpaper removal, plus trim and cleanup.
Before
AfterA Northbrook postwar Cape Cod: before and after
A postwar Cape Cod near Downtown Northbrook, a typical kitchen for Northbrook. The kitchen as it was: mint-green 4-inch ceramic tile. What bothered the owners most: faded paint and old patches. Finished kitchen: the walls skim-coated and painted a warm white, crisp lines at the trim. The job covered protection, wallpaper hanging, plus trim and cleanup.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Northbrook →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Glenview
This one is a postwar Cape Cod near The Grove. The kitchen as it was: yellow 4-inch tile. The main complaint was faded paint and old patches. After: the walls skim-coated and painted a warm white, crisp lines at the trim. On site this meant color and finish selection, protection, plus ceiling painting.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Glenview →
Before
AfterA Highland Park 1950s ranch: before and after
Finished: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with matte black pulls, bright white quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Highland Park →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Highland Park
Finished: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Highland Park →Day by day
- Tell us what you wantSend photos and let us know about colors, wallpaper and any damage.
- Walkthrough and estimateWe check the walls, any old paper and paint age, then give you a written estimate.
- PrepWe get the walls clean, smooth and primed before any color goes on.
- Paint or paperFinish coats or wallcovering applied, then a cleanup and walkthrough.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper questions from Highland Park homeowners
What does it cost to paint a kitchen?
We price after a walkthrough, since wallpaper removal and patching vary. The estimate is itemized.
Which colors work well in a kitchen?
Colors that work with your cabinets, counters and floors. We bring samples and test them on your wall in your light.
Can I use my kitchen while you paint?
Yes, with some limits. We'll tell you which days the range or sink area will be off-limits.
Do you paint ceilings too?
Yes. Kitchen ceilings collect grease and water marks, so we often paint them along with the walls.
What paint finish is best for kitchen walls?
Satin for most walls; semi-gloss for trim and spots that get scrubbed often. Flat paint is hard to clean in a kitchen.
Highland Park contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
The City publishes contractor requirements on its Building Division page (new building codes effective March 1, 2026). We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Highland Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Highland Park, including Ravinia District, Downtown Highland Park, Port Clinton, St. John's — ZIP 60035 — and nearby Northbrook, Glenview, Buffalo Grove.
Working in Highland Park
- A lot of Highland Park kitchens date from the pre-1940. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Highland Park 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.
Ravinia DistrictDowntown Highland ParkPort ClintonSt. John's
ZIP 60035
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper nearby
Other kitchen services in Highland Park
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.