Plaster walls in an older home
Plaster in a prewar house needs patient repair: cracks opened and filled, loose sections reattached, then a bonding primer.
Serving Oak Park & nearby Berwyn, Chicago
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Oak Park, IL
Kitchen walls and ceilings in Oak Park degreased, patched and painted in a washable finish, or papered with a scrubbable wallcovering.
- Crews working in Oak Park ZIP 60302, 60304, 60301
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Kitchen wall problems we fix in Oak Park
A fresh wall color is the quickest way to change how a kitchen feels. Our Oak Park painters protect the cabinets and counters, fix the wall surface, and apply paint or wallpaper chosen to stand up to cooking and cleaning.
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.
Holes from moved shelves and hardware
Anchor holes, nail pops and old TV or shelf mounts are filled, sanded and spot-primed before painting.
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.
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.
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.
Paint that won't wipe clean
Flat or matte paint in a kitchen marks easily and burnishes when scrubbed. We switch to a washable satin or semi-gloss.
Cracks around windows and doors
We repair cracks above doors and windows properly so they don't show again a month after painting.
What the work covers
- Color and finish selectionColor samples and a sheen recommendation for kitchen walls, ceilings 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.
- Patching and skim coatingWall repairs done before priming so they disappear under the finish.
- Wall paintingTwo finish coats of washable kitchen paint, cut in neatly at cabinets and backsplash.
- Wallpaper hangingNew wallcovering hung on a primed wall with matched seams and trimmed edges.
- Trim and cleanupMasking removed, touch-ups done and the kitchen left ready to use.
Finishes we offer
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.
Semi-gloss paintTougher and easier to scrub; good for trim and areas near the stove and sink.
Stain-blocking primerUsed over stains and patches before the finish coats.
Kitchen-and-bath paintA good fit where steam and condensation are a daily thing.
Before and after: kitchens near Oak Park
Before
AfterBefore and after: a prewar brick bungalow in Oak Park
This one is a prewar brick bungalow near Harrison Street arts district. The kitchen as it was: 1940s black-and-yellow ceramic tile. The main complaint was grease-stained walls that wouldn't wipe clean. The result: the walls skim-coated and painted a warm white, crisp lines at the trim. The job covered protection, wallpaper removal, plus wallpaper hanging.
Before
AfterKitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in a 1960s ranch, Elmhurst
This one is a 1960s ranch in Elmhurst. The kitchen as it was: mint-green 4-inch ceramic tile. The reason for the call: 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, patching and skim coating, plus wallpaper hanging.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Elmhurst →
Before
AfterOak Park kitchen, 1920s bungalow: kitchen remodeling
Finished: soft sage-green inset-style cabinets with unlacquered brass hardware, honed white marble-look quartz counters, a white handmade-look square tile backsplash, restored oak strip floor and schoolhouse pendant lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Oak Park →
Before
AfterAn Oak Park brick bungalow from the 1920s: before and after
What changed: the same doors sprayed in soft white, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Oak Park →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a brick bungalow from the 1920s in Oak Park
What changed: new five-piece shaker doors in charcoal gray on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and polished nickel pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Oak Park →How your kitchen painting 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.
- 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 Oak Park homeowners
Do you paint ceilings too?
Yes. Kitchen ceilings collect grease and water marks, so we often paint them along with the walls.
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.
What does it cost to paint a kitchen?
Prep, repairs and the number of colors drive the price. You get it in writing after we see the walls.
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 I need a Oak Park-registered contractor for kitchen painting job?
Contractors must be registered with the Village and keep a valid certificate of insurance uploaded in Village View. We take care of that before work starts.
Can you do kitchen painting job in an Oak Park 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 Oak Park?
It depends on the scope. Oak Park's rule in short: Permits needed for installing new cabinets and countertops and for any extension or alteration of electrical, plumbing or HVAC systems; separate electrical and plumbing permits. We handle the permit when one is needed with Permit & Development Division (Development Services Department).
Do you work in my part of Oak Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Oak Park, including Ridgeland-Oak Park Historic District, Gunderson Historic District, Harrison Street arts district — ZIP 60302, 60304, 60301 — and nearby Berwyn, Chicago, Elmhurst.
Working in Oak Park
- Most Oak Park homes are prewar. We work around plaster walls, radiators and out-of-square rooms every week.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- Live in the Ridgeland/Oak Park Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Ridgeland-Oak Park Historic DistrictGunderson Historic DistrictHarrison Street arts district
ZIP 60302ZIP 60304ZIP 60301
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper nearby
Other kitchen services in Oak 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.