1970s soffits and dropped ceilings
Kitchens from the 1970s often have soffits or a dropped ceiling with a light box. Removing them gives a taller, brighter room.
Serving Itasca & nearby Wood Dale, Elk Grove Village
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Itasca, IL
Cracked plaster, bulky soffits and patched ceilings in Itasca kitchens, finished smooth and ready for paint.
- Kitchen remodels across Itasca ZIP 60143
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Wall and ceiling problems we fix in Itasca 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 Itasca kitchen blend in, and we add crown molding or trim where it finishes the room.
Ceiling repairs in a condo
Leaks from the unit above are common in condo buildings. We repair the ceiling after the association and the neighbor fix the source.
Texture that doesn't match
A smooth patch on a textured ceiling stands out. We match orange peel, knockdown or other textures so the repair blends.
Ducts or pipes inside the soffit
A duct inside the soffit does not always end the plan. We look at rerouting, shrinking the box or hiding it above the uppers.
Popcorn ceiling in the kitchen
We remove popcorn ceilings and skim them smooth, after testing when the age of the home calls for it.
Patchy walls after a remodel
Walls exposed behind old cabinets are rarely ready for paint. We level them and fill every gap before the finish goes on.
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.
No crown or worn trim
Gaps between cabinets and ceiling or worn door casing make a kitchen look unfinished. New trim fixes both.
Everything in a kitchen drywall and finish work
- Protection and dust controlWe tape off the kitchen and use dust control during sanding and demolition.
- Framing and backingWe add backing where trim or cabinets will attach later.
- Taping and finishingSeams are taped and coated in several layers, sanded between coats.
- Skim coat and textureWe match existing texture or skim the surface flat, whichever you choose.
- Crown, casing and trimNew trim goes up tight and ready for paint.
- Primer and paint-ready finishRepairs are primed so paint takes evenly; painting can be included.
- CleanupDust is vacuumed with HEPA equipment and the kitchen is wiped down.
Finishes and options
Ceiling boardSag-resistant half-inch or five-eighths board keeps ceilings flat between joists.
Joint compoundsSetting compound for strength and fast fills, lightweight compound for finish coats.
Plaster repair materialsBonding agents, plaster washers and setting compounds made to work with old plaster.
Stain-blocking primerWe seal stained areas with stain-blocking primer before paint.
Paper and mesh tapeThe right tape for each joint keeps cracks from coming back.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work before and after — Itasca homes
Before
AfterKitchen Drywall & Finish Work in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Itasca
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near The Ranchettes. The kitchen as it was: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. 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, framing and backing, plus taping and finishing.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Wood Dale
A postwar Cape Cod in Wood Dale, a typical kitchen for Wood Dale. What we started with: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets and a dome ceiling light. What bothered the owners most: a dropped ceiling and an old light box. The result: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. Work included taping and finishing, crown, casing and trim, plus cleanup.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Wood Dale →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Elk Grove Village
The site: a postwar bi-level in Elk Grove Village. The kitchen as it was: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls and a round fluorescent ceiling ring. The main complaint was a dropped ceiling and an old light box. The result: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. Work included crown, casing and trim, primer and paint-ready finish, plus cleanup.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Itasca
Finished: a new layout with an island, cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers, warm walnut butcher block counters and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Itasca →
Before
AfterItasca kitchen, 1980s two-story: accessible kitchen remodeling
A lowered warm walnut butcher block counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in pale mint green with brushed nickel bar 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 Itasca →From first visit to final walk-through
- 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 cleanRepairs are primed or painted and the kitchen is cleaned.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work questions from Itasca homeowners
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.
Who do you call to fix drywall in a kitchen?
Call us. We handle wall and ceiling repair, soffits and trim around kitchen cabinets.
Do I need moisture-resistant drywall in a kitchen?
It is not required everywhere, but it is a good choice near the sink and behind the range.
What is inside a kitchen soffit?
It varies. We check before quoting removal so there are no surprises.
Do you fix ceilings after a leak?
We do. Water-stained ceilings get new board where needed and stain-blocking primer.
Do Itasca condo associations need to approve kitchen drywall and finish work?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Does kitchen drywall and finish work need a Itasca building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Department (Building Division), phone (630) 773-5568. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Itasca contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the Village and be bonded before a permit is issued; Certificate of Insurance naming the Village required. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Itasca?
Yes. Our crews work across Itasca, including North Side, South Side, Nordic Park, The Ranchettes — ZIP 60143 — and nearby Wood Dale, Elk Grove Village, Addison.
Working in Itasca
- A lot of Itasca kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- Live in the Itasca Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
North SideSouth SideNordic ParkThe RanchettesItasca Historical DistrictWalnut Street downtown
ZIP 60143
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