Old paint in a home built before 1978
Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint under newer coats. We follow EPA lead-safe practices: containment, no dry sanding and HEPA cleanup.
Serving West Chicago & nearby Winfield, Carol Stream
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in West Chicago, IL
Kitchen walls and ceilings in West Chicago degreased, patched and painted in a washable finish, or papered with a scrubbable wallcovering.
- Serving West Chicago ZIP 60185
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Kitchen wall problems we fix in West Chicago
Kitchen walls get grease, steam and fingerprints that bedroom walls never see, so the prep and the paint have to be different. In West Chicago we degrease, patch and prime, then finish walls and ceilings in a washable satin or semi-gloss, or hang a scrubbable wallcovering.
Dated or peeling wallpaper
We take down tired wallpaper, wash off the adhesive and repair any torn drywall face before painting or repapering.
Grease film on the walls
A sticky, yellowish film around the range keeps new paint from bonding. We wash it off with a degreaser and rinse before priming.
Cracks around windows and doors
Hairline cracks at corners of openings are opened up, taped or filled and sanded smooth before paint.
A wallpaper border along the ceiling
That strip of fruit or ivy at the ceiling line is easy to remove; the patching afterward is what makes it look right.
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.
Colors that clash after new cabinets or counters
New cabinets or counters often make the old wall color look wrong. We help you pick a color that works with both.
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 we do on the job
- DegreasingCooking film cleaned off so primer and paint can bond.
- Patching and skim coatingHoles, cracks and dents filled; rough areas skimmed and sanded smooth.
- PrimingPrimer over patches, stains and glossy surfaces for even adhesion.
- Ceiling paintingCeilings painted first, with stain-blocking primer over any water marks.
- 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.
Options to choose from
Stain-blocking primerSeals water marks, smoke and grease shadows so they don't bleed through.
Satin paintThe usual choice for kitchen walls: washable without being shiny.
Kitchen-and-bath paintA good fit where steam and condensation are a daily thing.
Semi-gloss paintMore shine and moisture resistance, so imperfections show a little more.
Vinyl and scrubbable wallpaperWallcoverings that tolerate wiping and splashes in a kitchen.
Kitchens like yours in West Chicago: before and after
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in West Chicago
The site: a 1980s two-story in West Chicago. 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. On site this meant ceiling painting, wallpaper hanging, plus trim and cleanup.
Before
AfterKitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in a 1990s two-story colonial, St. Charles
A 1990s two-story colonial in St. Charles, a typical kitchen for St. Charles. The kitchen as it was: blue-and-white decorative tile accent. What bothered the owners most: grease-stained walls that wouldn't wipe clean. Finished kitchen: the walls skim-coated and painted a warm white, crisp lines at the trim. On site this meant degreasing, priming, plus ceiling painting.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in St. Charles →
Before
AfterA Bartlett 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story in Bartlett, a typical kitchen for Bartlett. 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 ceiling painting, wallpaper hanging, plus trim and cleanup.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Bartlett →
Before
AfterWest Chicago kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen remodeling
Cabinets in soft white with brushed nickel bar pulls, black honed granite counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in West Chicago →
Before
AfterA West Chicago two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
What changed: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in West Chicago →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.
- PrepWe get the walls clean, smooth and primed before any color goes on.
- Paint or paperCeiling, walls and trim painted, or wallpaper hung, often within a few days.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper questions from West Chicago homeowners
Do you hang wallpaper I've already bought?
Sure. We'll confirm there's enough for pattern matching and that it suits the space.
What paint finish is best for kitchen walls?
We usually recommend satin on walls and semi-gloss on trim. Both wipe clean.
Do you need to remove old wallpaper before painting?
In most cases. We take it off, wash off the paste and repair the wall before painting.
Can I use my kitchen while you paint?
Usually. Some areas will be masked off, but you can typically cook in the evenings.
Which colors work well in a kitchen?
Warm whites and soft neutrals are popular, but the best color depends on your finishes and light.
West Chicago contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors and subcontractors working in West Chicago must be registered with the City (insurance, licensing and bonding are checked). We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen painting job in West Chicago?
It depends on the scope. West Chicago's rule in short: West Chicago requires a building permit for certain home improvement and remodeling projects; the city publishes an Additions & Remodeling permit guide with a submittal checklist. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of West Chicago?
Yes. Our crews work across West Chicago — ZIP 60185 — and nearby Winfield, Carol Stream, St. Charles.
Working in West Chicago
- A lot of West Chicago kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most West Chicago homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60185
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper nearby
Other kitchen services in West Chicago
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.