Old paint in a home built before 1978
In older Lombard homes we treat existing paint as possibly lead-based and prep it with lead-safe methods.
Serving Lombard & nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Lombard, IL
Kitchen walls and ceilings in Lombard degreased, patched and painted in a washable finish, or papered with a scrubbable wallcovering.
- Crews working in Lombard ZIP 60148
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Kitchen wall problems we fix in Lombard
Kitchen walls get grease, steam and fingerprints that bedroom walls never see, so the prep and the paint have to be different. In Lombard we degrease, patch and prime, then finish walls and ceilings in a washable satin or semi-gloss, or hang a scrubbable wallcovering.
Dated or peeling wallpaper
Old wallpaper with curling seams or a pattern from decades ago is scored, steamed and removed, then the wall is cleaned of paste.
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.
Paint that won't wipe clean
Scuffs and spatters that smear when you wipe them mean the wrong finish. We repaint in a sheen made for cleaning.
A wallpaper border along the ceiling
That strip of fruit or ivy at the ceiling line is easy to remove; the patching afterward is what makes it look right.
Colors that clash after new cabinets or counters
New cabinets or counters often make the old wall color look wrong. We help you pick a color that works with both.
Water stains on the ceiling
Ceiling stains above the sink or fridge need a stain-blocking primer, or they come back through the finish coat.
What's included
- Wallpaper removalOld paper scored, steamed or soaked, peeled off and the paste washed away.
- DegreasingWalls and ceilings washed with a degreaser and rinsed, especially near the range.
- Patching and skim coatingHoles, cracks and dents filled; rough areas skimmed and sanded smooth.
- PrimingBonding or stain-blocking primer where the wall needs it.
- Ceiling paintingA fresh ceiling coat brightens the room and covers cooking residue.
- 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.
Options to choose from
Paint or wallpaperPaint is easiest to touch up; wallpaper adds pattern and works best away from the range.
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.
Satin paintA soft sheen that cleans well and hides wall flaws better than gloss.
Vinyl and scrubbable wallpaperWallcoverings that tolerate wiping and splashes in a kitchen.
Kitchens like yours in Lombard: before and after
Before
AfterKitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in a 1950s ranch, Lombard
The site: a 1950s ranch in Lombard. The kitchen as it was: yellow 4-inch tile. The main complaint was faded paint and old patches. Finished kitchen: the walls skim-coated and painted a warm white, crisp lines at the trim. Work included degreasing, patching and skim coating, plus priming.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Villa Park
A postwar Cape Cod in Villa Park, a typical kitchen for Villa Park. Before: mint-green 4-inch ceramic tile. 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 wallpaper removal, ceiling painting, plus wall painting.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Villa Park →
Before
AfterA Lombard postwar bi-level: before and after
What changed: cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lombard →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1960s ranch, Lombard
The same doors sprayed in powder blue, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Lombard →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Lombard
Finished: new five-piece shaker doors in soft white on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Lombard →How your kitchen painting 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 paperFinish coats or wallcovering applied, then a cleanup and walkthrough.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper questions from Lombard homeowners
Is lead paint a concern when repainting an older kitchen?
Yes, in pre-1978 homes. We prep old paint with lead-safe methods and clean up thoroughly.
Do you paint ceilings too?
We do, and it usually brightens the whole room. Stains get a primer first.
Is wallpaper a good idea in a kitchen?
Many kitchens use paper on an accent wall or near the table. We help you pick a type that handles cleaning.
What does it cost to paint a kitchen?
It depends on wall area, ceiling height, prep and whether wallpaper comes off. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
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.
Lombard contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the Village: $100 fee, valid 1 year, online or via Building Division; insurance certificate with at least $300,000 liability coverage. We take care of that before work starts.
Do Lombard condo associations need to approve kitchen painting job?
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.
Do I need a permit for kitchen painting job in Lombard?
It depends on the scope. Lombard's rule in short: Village requires a building permit for new structures and updates to existing structures; replacing interior doors and fixtures at the same size with no structural change needs no permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division, Community Development and Building.
Do you work in my part of Lombard?
Yes. Our crews work across Lombard — ZIP 60148 — and nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Addison.
Working in Lombard
- A lot of Lombard kitchens date from the 1960s. 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.
- We know how Building Division, Community Development and Building handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60148
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper nearby
Other kitchen services in Lombard
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.