Dated or peeling wallpaper
Loose seams and faded borders come off. Removal is slow, careful work so the wall underneath survives.
Serving 49 Chicago-area suburbs
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Chicago & the Suburbs
Kitchen walls and ceilings in Chicagoland degreased, patched and painted in a washable finish, or papered with a scrubbable wallcovering.
- Crews working in the Chicago suburbs, from Naperville to Evanston
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Kitchen wall problems we fix in Chicagoland
We paint and paper kitchens in Chicagoland: 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.
Grease film on the walls
Walls near the stove collect cooking oil you can feel with a fingertip. It has to come off completely before any coat goes on.
Steam and moisture over the stove and sink
Peeling paint above the range or kettle is often moisture. We prime properly and use a finish rated for humid rooms.
Peel-and-stick wallpaper that is lifting
Self-adhesive paper often lifts in steamy kitchens. We remove it, clean the residue and repaint or hang a pasted wallcovering.
Holes from moved shelves and hardware
We patch holes from hooks, rails and fixtures so they don't show through the new paint.
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.
Cracks around windows and doors
Hairline cracks at corners of openings are opened up, taped or filled and sanded smooth before paint.
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.
What we do on the job
- Color and finish selectionWe help pick colors and the right sheen for each surface: walls, ceiling and trim.
- Wallpaper removalOld paper scored, steamed or soaked, peeled off and the paste washed away.
- Patching and skim coatingHoles, cracks and dents filled; rough areas skimmed and sanded smooth.
- PrimingBonding or stain-blocking primer where the wall needs it.
- Wall paintingTwo finish coats of washable kitchen paint, cut in neatly at cabinets and backsplash.
- Wallpaper hangingScrubbable paper installed level, pattern matched and smoothed out.
- Trim and cleanupTrim and doors painted as needed, then the room is cleaned and put back.
Options to choose from
Vinyl and scrubbable wallpaperWallcoverings that tolerate wiping and splashes in a kitchen.
Stain-blocking primerUsed over stains and patches before the finish coats.
Paint or wallpaperChoose paint for durability near cooking, paper for an accent wall or dining area.
Satin paintA soft sheen that cleans well and hides wall flaws better than gloss.
Kitchen-and-bath paintFormulated for humid rooms with mildew resistance built in.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper across Chicagoland
The same job looks different in a 1920s bungalow, a 1970s split-level and a new subdivision. Here is what we plan for in different parts of the region.
What kitchen painting job changes: before and after
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Buffalo Grove
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near Didier Farms, a typical kitchen for Buffalo Grove. 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 patching and skim coating, wallpaper hanging, plus trim and cleanup.
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Before
AfterKitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in a raised ranch, Oak Brook
A raised ranch in Oak Brook, a typical kitchen for Oak Brook. Before: brown mosaic tile. The main complaint was 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 color and finish selection, priming, plus wallpaper hanging.
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Before
AfterWinfield kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen wall painting & wallpaper
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Winfield, a typical kitchen for Winfield. The reason for the call: faded paint and old patches. Finished kitchen: the walls skim-coated and painted a warm white, crisp lines at the trim. Work included color and finish selection, patching and skim coating, plus trim and cleanup.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Winfield →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 paperCeiling, walls and trim painted, or wallpaper hung, often within a few days.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper: common questions
Can I use my kitchen while you paint?
Usually. Some areas will be masked off, but you can typically cook in the evenings.
What paint finish is best for kitchen walls?
We usually recommend satin on walls and semi-gloss on trim. Both wipe clean.
How long does it take to paint a kitchen?
It depends on prep. Clean, sound walls go quickly; stripping paper and patching take longer.
Is wallpaper a good idea in a kitchen?
Yes, with the right paper and placement. Vinyl or scrubbable papers work well away from direct heat and water.
Is lead paint a concern when repainting an older kitchen?
Yes, in pre-1978 homes. We prep old paint with lead-safe methods and clean up thoroughly.
Which towns do you serve?
Chicago and 49 suburbs, from Naperville and Aurora to Evanston, Schaumburg and Orland Park. Pick your town below for local details and ZIP codes.
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