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.
Serving Park Ridge & nearby Des Plaines, Glenview
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Park Ridge, IL
Kitchen walls and ceilings in Park Ridge degreased, patched and painted in a washable finish, or papered with a scrubbable wallcovering.
- Crews working in Park Ridge ZIP 60068
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Kitchen wall problems we fix in Park Ridge
We paint and paper kitchens in Park Ridge: old wallpaper stripped, cracks and holes repaired, grease film cleaned off and a kitchen-rated paint rolled on with clean lines at the cabinets, backsplash and trim.
Dated or peeling wallpaper
Loose seams and faded borders come off. Removal is slow, careful work so the wall underneath survives.
Holes from moved shelves and hardware
We patch holes from hooks, rails and fixtures so they don't show through the new paint.
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.
A wallpaper border along the ceiling
Removing an old border often leaves a paste line or paint edge. We clean, patch and paint so the wall reads as one color.
Peel-and-stick wallpaper that is lifting
Curling stick-on paper comes off, the wall is cleaned of adhesive and prepped for a finish that holds.
Uneven texture or old patches
Visible patches, roller marks and uneven texture are sanded and skim-coated so the new finish looks consistent.
Steam and moisture over the stove and sink
Moist areas need a paint that resists mildew and tolerates frequent cleaning. Semi-gloss or a kitchen-and-bath paint works well there.
What's included
- Color and finish selectionColor samples and a sheen recommendation for kitchen walls, ceilings and trim.
- Wallpaper removalOld paper scored, steamed or soaked, peeled off and the paste washed away.
- DegreasingCooking film cleaned off so primer and paint can bond.
- PrimingPrimer over patches, stains and glossy surfaces for even adhesion.
- Ceiling paintingCeilings painted first, with stain-blocking primer over any water marks.
- Wall paintingWalls rolled and brushed with straight lines at every edge.
- Wallpaper hangingScrubbable paper installed level, pattern matched and smoothed out.
Finishes we offer
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.
Satin paintThe usual choice for kitchen walls: washable without being shiny.
Vinyl and scrubbable wallpaperWashable papers that stand up to daily cleaning.
Kitchen-and-bath paintA good fit where steam and condensation are a daily thing.
Before and after: kitchens near Park Ridge
Before
AfterPark Ridge kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen wall painting & wallpaper
A postwar bi-level in Park Ridge, a typical kitchen for Park Ridge. Before: mint-green 4-inch ceramic tile. What bothered the owners most: faded paint and old patches. After: the walls skim-coated and painted a warm white, crisp lines at the trim. The job covered priming, wall painting, plus wallpaper hanging.
Before
AfterDes Plaines kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen wall painting & wallpaper
This one is a postwar bi-level in Des Plaines. What we started with: 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. On site this meant color and finish selection, wallpaper removal, plus wall painting.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterPark Ridge kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen remodeling
Finished: cabinets in forest green with matte black pulls, black honed granite counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
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Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a postwar bi-level, Park Ridge
The same doors sprayed in light warm taupe, new unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Park Ridge
Finished: new five-piece shaker doors in forest green on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Park Ridge →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.
- 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 Park Ridge homeowners
What does it cost to paint a kitchen?
We price after a walkthrough, since wallpaper removal and patching vary. The estimate is itemized.
What paint finish is best for kitchen walls?
Satin for most walls; semi-gloss for trim and spots that get scrubbed often. Flat paint is hard to clean in a kitchen.
Is lead paint a concern when repainting an older kitchen?
Older paint may contain lead, so we avoid dry sanding and contain dust when prepping it.
Can you paint my kitchen cabinets too?
Cabinet painting is a separate service with its own prep and spraying. We can schedule both together.
Can I use my kitchen while you paint?
Mostly, yes. We keep a path to the fridge and sink open and clean up each day.
Do I need a Park Ridge-registered contractor for kitchen painting job?
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 painting job 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.
ZIP 60068
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper nearby
Other kitchen services in Park Ridge
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.