Old paint in a home built before 1978
In older Mount Prospect homes we treat existing paint as possibly lead-based and prep it with lead-safe methods.
Serving Mount Prospect & nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Mount Prospect, IL
Kitchen walls and ceilings in Mount Prospect degreased, patched and painted in a washable finish, or papered with a scrubbable wallcovering.
- Serving Mount Prospect ZIP 60056, 60005
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Kitchen wall problems we fix in Mount Prospect
Kitchen walls get grease, steam and fingerprints that bedroom walls never see, so the prep and the paint have to be different. In Mount Prospect we degrease, patch and prime, then finish walls and ceilings in a washable satin or semi-gloss, or hang a scrubbable wallcovering.
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.
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.
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
If every splash leaves a stain, the wall probably has a low-sheen paint. A kitchen-rated enamel cleans up with a damp cloth.
Cracks around windows and doors
We repair cracks above doors and windows properly so they don't show again a month after painting.
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.
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's included
- ProtectionCabinets, counters, appliances and floors are covered and taped.
- Wallpaper removalWallcoverings and borders removed with the drywall face kept intact.
- DegreasingCooking film cleaned off so primer and paint can bond.
- PrimingBonding or stain-blocking primer where the wall needs it.
- Ceiling paintingA fresh ceiling coat brightens the room and covers cooking residue.
- Wallpaper hangingScrubbable paper installed level, pattern matched and smoothed out.
- Trim and cleanupMasking removed, touch-ups done and the kitchen left ready to use.
Materials and finishes
Semi-gloss paintMore shine and moisture resistance, so imperfections show a little more.
Kitchen-and-bath paintFormulated for humid rooms with mildew resistance built in.
Paint or wallpaperPaint is easiest to touch up; wallpaper adds pattern and works best away from the range.
Stain-blocking primerSeals water marks, smoke and grease shadows so they don't bleed through.
Vinyl and scrubbable wallpaperWallcoverings that tolerate wiping and splashes in a kitchen.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper before and after — Mount Prospect homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Mount Prospect
The site: a postwar Cape Cod in Mount Prospect. Before: yellow 4-inch tile. The reason for the call: faded paint and old patches. After: the walls skim-coated and painted a warm white, crisp lines at the trim. On site this meant degreasing, ceiling painting, plus wallpaper hanging.
Before
AfterAn Elk Grove Village postwar Cape Cod: before and after
This one is a postwar Cape Cod in Elk Grove Village. Before: mint-green 4-inch ceramic tile. 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 priming, wallpaper hanging, plus trim and cleanup.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Mount Prospect
What changed: 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 Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1950s ranch, Mount Prospect
What changed: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Mount Prospect
New five-piece shaker doors in soft white on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Mount Prospect →How the job goes
- 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.
- PrepProtection, paper removal, degreasing, patching and primer.
- Paint or paperCeiling, walls and trim painted, or wallpaper hung, often within a few days.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper questions from Mount Prospect homeowners
Is wallpaper a good idea in a kitchen?
It can be. Choose a washable wallcovering and keep it off the wall right behind the cooktop.
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.
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.
What does it cost to paint a kitchen?
We price after a walkthrough, since wallpaper removal and patching vary. The estimate is itemized.
Do you paint ceilings too?
Yes. A fresh ceiling makes new wall color look its best.
Do I need a Mount Prospect-registered contractor for kitchen painting job?
A Contractor's License is required for general contractors (and listed trades); $200, valid one year, applied for through the online portal. We take care of that before work starts.
Can you do kitchen painting job in a Mount Prospect condo?
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 Mount Prospect?
It depends on the scope. Mount Prospect's rule in short: Kitchen remodels need a permit and a code review (about 10 business days). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services.
Do you work in my part of Mount Prospect?
Yes. Our crews work across Mount Prospect — ZIP 60056, 60005 — and nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Mount Prospect
- A lot of Mount Prospect 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 Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60056ZIP 60005
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper nearby
Other kitchen services in Mount Prospect
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.