Basement Painting in Addison, IL
Finished and unfinished basements painted right. Block walls sealed, drywall primed, floors covered, and ceilings painted. Licensed, insured, and we give you a written price first.
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Quick Answer
Basement painting in Addison, IL starts at $199 for a single room, and a full basement runs about $650. That price covers block wall primer, drywall prep, ceiling paint, and a full cleanup. Vanguard Painting is licensed and insured, based in Melrose Park. We handle moisture problems with masonry primer and use paint that holds up below grade. We work on basements across Addison and all of Cook County.
What You Get When We Paint Your Basement
Book basement work in Addison and this is the package. No extra charges for prep or primer.
Block and concrete get primer that seals pores so paint doesn't bubble off.
Any holes or dents in the drywall are filled and sanded flat before paint goes on.
Open joists or finished ceilings, we paint them both. Flat white or your color.
Baseboards, doors, and window trim coated in enamel so they wipe clean.
Old water marks get shellac primer so they don't bleed through the new paint.
Drop cloths on concrete or carpet, whichever surface you have.
Anything stored in the basement gets covered and moved as needed.
We wipe everything down and walk the space with you before we leave.
Basement Painting Prices in Addison
Here's where our basement pricing starts in Addison. Ceiling height, square footage, and whether the walls are block or drywall move the final quote. We give you that quote in writing.
Not sure which of these fits your basement? Call (708) 815-7720. We'll price your Addison basement over the phone in about five minutes.
Addison Basements Have Their Own Challenges
Addison basements sit on the glacial till that covers most of DuPage County. Some have high water tables and others have been finished for decades. We've painted them all.
Moisture on block walls
Block walls in older Addison homes sometimes seep. Regular paint won't hold. We use masonry primer that locks out moisture and lets paint bond.
Open joist ceilings
Many Addison basements have unfinished ceilings with exposed pipes and wires. We paint the joists and work around the mechanicals.
Popcorn ceilings below grade
Some finished basements have popcorn texture on the ceiling. We seal and paint it without scraping, or we remove it if you prefer. Ask about popcorn ceiling removal in Addison.
Basements also tend to have older paint that's peeling or chalking. We scrape what's loose, sand the edges, and prime the whole surface before we put on the finish coat.
How We Paint a Basement in Addison
Eight steps, same order every time. We treat basements differently than upstairs rooms because basements have their own problems.
Walk and measure
We look at the block walls, drywall, ceiling, and check for moisture stains.
Pick paint and colors
We recommend basement-specific paint and bring color samples for you to see.
Move and cover
Furniture and storage boxes moved to one side. Floors sheeted.
Patch and sand
Holes in drywall filled. Peeling paint scraped and edges sanded.
Prime block and stains
Masonry primer on block walls. Shellac primer on old water stains.
Paint the ceiling
Ceiling first, whether it's open joists or drywall.
Walls and trim
Walls painted in two coats, then trim and doors.
Reset and check
Furniture moved back. We walk it with you and fix anything you point out.
The Addison Basements We Paint
Basements come in three flavors in Addison. We handle them all.
Finished basements
Drywall, trim, baseboards, and painted ceilings. This is house painting work below grade.
Unfinished basements
Block walls, open joists, and concrete floors. We paint the walls and ceiling to make it look clean.
Rental basements
Unit turnovers and tenant paint jobs. Landlords use us to paint basements in Addison between tenants.
A Basement Crew That Knows the Lower Level
We're based at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Addison is about 15 minutes from our shop, which means we can usually get out for a quote the same week you call.
Basement painting isn't the same as painting upstairs. The walls are different, the moisture is different, and the paint has to hold up against concrete. We know what primer to use on block, how to seal stains, and which paints work below grade.
Many Addison customers add exterior painting or deck staining when we're already booked for basement work.
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Basement Complaints vs. What You'll Get
Every basement call starts with one of these issues. We fix them all.
The problem
Latex paint on concrete block doesn't bond. It peels in sheets within a year.
Old leaks leave brown rings that come through two coats of paint.
Paint and moisture together create a mildew smell that hangs around.
What you get
Masonry primer bonds to block and holds the paint coat for years.
Shellac primer covers water rings so they never show through again.
Low odor paint and proper ventilation leave the basement smelling like paint, not mildew.
True on every Addison basement we paint:
What Addison Basements Look Like When We Leave
Clean walls, painted ceilings, and trim that looks right. No block showing through the paint.
What Addison Customers Say About Their Painted Basements
Basement work is a common ask in Addison. Read what people say about the prep, the paint, and how the basement looked when we cleared out.
Other Addison Work We Do Alongside Basements
Basement work often leads to other rooms or projects. Here's what we handle in the same visit.
Interior painting
Upstairs rooms painted after the basement. See interior painting in Addison.
Cabinet painting
Kitchen cabinets in Addison painted and sprayed. See cabinet painting in Addison.
Popcorn ceiling removal
Textured ceilings in basements and upstairs. See popcorn ceiling removal in Addison.
Wallpaper removal
Old paper stripped from walls. See wallpaper removal in Addison.
We work all over DuPage County. Find more on our Addison painting page and the Cook County service area.
Basement Painting in Addison, IL: Common Questions
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Get Your Addison Basement Painted Right
Free estimate, the right primer for your walls, and a crew that knows basements. Book online and take $50 off.