Painted walls in a home built before 1978
Sanding or cutting painted walls in a pre-1978 home can release lead dust. We follow EPA lead-safe work practices: containment, careful prep and HEPA cleanup.
Serving Palatine & nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Palatine, IL
Cracked plaster, bulky soffits and patched ceilings in Palatine kitchens, finished smooth and ready for paint.
- Local crews working in Palatine ZIP 60067, 60074
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Wall and ceiling problems we fix in Palatine kitchens
We handle the surfaces around the cabinets: walls, ceilings, soffits and trim. In Palatine that can mean patching plaster in an older house, taking down a soffit before new cabinets go in, or matching a ceiling texture after a plumbing repair.
1970s soffits and dropped ceilings
Fluorescent light boxes and boxed soffits were common in that era. We remove them and finish a flat ceiling ready for new lights.
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.
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
When cabinets, a range hood or a light fixture move, they leave holes and torn paper behind. We cut out the damage, patch and finish it flat.
No crown or worn trim
Crown molding at the ceiling, new casing around doorways and a clean baseboard finish a kitchen. We install and caulk trim ready for paint.
Nail pops and bad seams
We drive new screws next to popped nails and retape seams that have cracked or bubbled.
Cracks in walls and ceilings
We repair cracked drywall and plaster with tape and compound, not just filler, so the fix lasts through seasons.
What the project covers
- New drywallPatches and full sheets go up flat and tight to the old surface.
- Plaster repairWe stabilize and patch plaster so it bonds with the existing wall.
- Taping and finishingSeams are taped and coated in several layers, sanded between coats.
- Skim coat and textureWalls and ceilings are skimmed smooth or textured to match the room.
- Crown, casing and trimCrown molding and other trim are installed, nailed, filled and caulked.
- Primer and paint-ready finishRepairs are primed so paint takes evenly; painting can be included.
- CleanupWe remove debris and leave the kitchen clean.
Choices you'll make
Texture finishesWe match common ceiling and wall textures or finish smooth.
Stain-blocking primerWe seal stained areas with stain-blocking primer before paint.
Plaster repair materialsBonding agents, plaster washers and setting compounds made to work with old plaster.
Joint compoundsSetting compound for strength and fast fills, lightweight compound for finish coats.
Paper and mesh tapeThe right tape for each joint keeps cracks from coming back.
Before and after: kitchens near Palatine
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine, a typical kitchen for Palatine. 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. What bothered the owners most: a cracked ceiling and dated lighting box. The result: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. The job covered taping and finishing, primer and paint-ready finish, plus cleanup.
Before
AfterKitchen Drywall & Finish Work in a 1950s ranch, Arlington Heights
The site: a 1950s ranch in Arlington Heights. The kitchen as it was: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls and a fluorescent box light. What bothered the owners most: a cracked ceiling and dated lighting box. Finished kitchen: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. On site this meant plaster repair, taping and finishing, plus crown, casing and trim.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterA Lake Zurich two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lake Zurich. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above and two hanging glass pendants. What bothered the owners most: soffits that limited how tall the cabinets could be. Finished kitchen: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. Work included taping and finishing, crown, casing and trim, plus primer and paint-ready finish.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Lake Zurich →
Before
AfterPalatine kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen design & layout planning
What changed: a new layout with an island, cabinets in terracotta, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Palatine →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Palatine
What changed: 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 Palatine →How your kitchen drywall and finish work goes
- Look and measureWe inspect the walls and ceiling, check for moisture and confirm the scope.
- Written estimateYou get an itemized estimate that lists each area and finish.
- Repair and finishWork runs over a few days because compound needs time to dry.
- Prime, paint and cleanRepairs are primed or painted and the kitchen is cleaned.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work questions from Palatine homeowners
What is considered minor drywall repair?
Small patches and crack repair; bigger jobs involve new board and more finishing time.
Do you fix ceilings after a leak?
Yes, after the source is repaired and the area is dry. We replace damaged board and match the ceiling.
Do soffit removals need a permit in Palatine?
Permit rules vary from town to town and by the work involved. We find out what applies to your project before we start.
Can you add crown molding to my kitchen?
Yes. Crown can go along the ceiling or on top of the cabinets, installed and caulked for paint.
Can you match my ceiling texture?
Usually. We match common textures like orange peel and knockdown and test on a scrap first.
Can you do kitchen drywall and finish work in a Palatine 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.
Palatine contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must be registered and bonded with the Village before a permit is issued. Registration is online and expires Dec 31 each year. We take care of that before work starts.
What is the Palatine building department phone number?
Permits go through Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections, phone (847) 359-9042. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen drywall and finish work in Palatine?
It depends on the scope. Palatine's rule in short: A permit is required to remodel a kitchen or to add/alter the electrical system. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections.
Do you work in my part of Palatine?
Yes. Our crews work across Palatine — ZIP 60067, 60074 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich.
Working in Palatine
- A lot of Palatine 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.
- We know how Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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