Painted walls in a home built before 1978
We treat old paint as possibly lead-based in older homes and contain the work area before we sand or demolish anything.
Serving Park Ridge & nearby Des Plaines, Glenview
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Park Ridge, IL
Cracked plaster, bulky soffits and patched ceilings in Park Ridge kitchens, finished smooth and ready for paint.
- Kitchen remodels across Park Ridge ZIP 60068
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Wall and ceiling problems we fix in Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge kitchen blend in, and we add crown molding or trim where it finishes the room.
1950s soffits and dropped ceilings
Kitchens from the 1950s often have soffits or a dropped ceiling with a light box. Removing them gives a taller, brighter room.
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.
Water-stained or sagging ceiling
Stains bleed through regular paint. We remove damaged material, patch with new board, seal the area and refinish the ceiling.
Wall damage behind the sink or range
We cut out water-damaged wall behind the sink, let the cavity dry and close it up with new board.
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.
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's included
- Protection and dust controlWe tape off the kitchen and use dust control during sanding and demolition.
- Soffit and damaged board removalWe remove what has to go and save what can be kept.
- 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 textureWe match existing texture or skim the surface flat, whichever you choose.
- Primer and paint-ready finishWe seal patches with primer, and we can paint the room if you want.
- CleanupWe remove debris and leave the kitchen clean.
Finishes and options
Joint compoundsSetting compound for strength and fast fills, lightweight compound for finish coats.
Texture finishesOrange peel, knockdown and smooth skim finishes, matched to the room.
Stain-blocking primerWe seal stained areas with stain-blocking primer before paint.
Crown and trim profilesPaint-grade crown, casing and baseboard in simple or traditional profiles.
Plaster repair materialsMaterials that grip lath and plaster so repairs stay solid.
Before and after: kitchens near Park Ridge
Before
AfterPark Ridge kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen drywall & finish work
The site: a postwar bi-level in Park Ridge. The kitchen as it was: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls and a fluorescent box light. The main complaint was a dropped ceiling and an old light box. After: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. On site this meant protection and dust control, soffit and damaged board removal, plus taping and finishing.
Before
AfterKitchen Drywall & Finish Work in a 1960s ranch, Skokie
The site: a 1960s ranch in Skokie. Before: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls and a round fluorescent ceiling ring. The main complaint was a cracked ceiling and dated lighting box. After: soffits removed, ceiling and walls refinished smooth and painted, new crown molding. Work included soffit and damaged board removal, taping and finishing, plus primer and paint-ready finish.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work in Skokie →
Before
AfterA Park Ridge postwar Cape Cod: before and after
A new layout with an island, cabinets in two-tone, white quartz counters and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterA Park Ridge 1950s ranch: before and after
What changed: a lowered black honed granite counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in deep burgundy with polished nickel pulls, pull-down shelves in the uppers, drawers instead of base doors, a side-opening wall oven, a lever faucet and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterPark Ridge kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen additions
The kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in deep olive with polished nickel pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, light oak hardwood flooring through the old and new space and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Additions in Park Ridge →The project, step by step
- Look and measureWe inspect the walls and ceiling, check for moisture and confirm the scope.
- Written estimateWe send a written price with every repair spelled out.
- Repair and finishWe remove, patch, tape and finish, allowing dry time between coats.
- Prime, paint and cleanWe seal the finish, clean up and walk through the work with you.
Kitchen Drywall & Finish Work questions from Park Ridge 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?
A drywall and finish carpenter. That is our work, including the trim and texture that go with it.
Can you add crown molding to my kitchen?
Yes, in a profile that suits your home.
Do I need moisture-resistant drywall in a kitchen?
We often use it near water and steam; the rest of the kitchen can be standard board.
What is considered minor drywall repair?
Small holes, nail pops, hairline cracks and dents. Larger areas or water-damaged sections are more involved.
Do I need a Park Ridge-registered contractor for kitchen drywall and finish work?
Building contractors must register with the City each calendar year ($50 per firm). We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen drywall and finish work in Park Ridge?
It depends on the scope. Park Ridge's rule in short: Park Ridge publishes permit guidelines by project type; contact the Permit Technicians to confirm whether a kitchen project needs a permit. We handle the permit when one is needed.
Do you work in my part of Park Ridge?
Yes. Our crews work across Park Ridge — ZIP 60068 — and nearby Des Plaines, Glenview, Skokie.
Working in Park Ridge
- A lot of Park Ridge kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Park Ridge homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Park Ridge building department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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