Brick Painting in Antioch, IL
Brick walls, fireplaces, exterior facades and interior accent walls painted clean. Efflorescence sealed, mortar gaps filled, and the surface primed so the color holds for years. Licensed and insured, with a written price before we start.
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Quick Answer
Brick painting in Antioch, IL starts at $249 for a fireplace or small accent wall, with full exterior brick facades running about $1,200 to $2,800 depending on the house size. Vanguard Painting handles the full process: pressure wash, seal any efflorescence, fill mortar gaps, apply masonry primer, then two coats of breathable brick paint. We work on 1920s bungalows, 1970s ranches, and newer builds across Lake County, including the Antioch area.
What You Get When We Paint Your Brick
Book brick work in Antioch and here's what's included. Nothing gets added on later or left off the estimate.
Dirt and old paint dust removed so the primer actually grabs the brick.
White mineral bloom neutralized and sealed so it doesn't push through the new paint.
Open mortar joints and cracks packed and smoothed before any paint goes on.
Alkali-resistant primer that blocks tannins and gives the top coats something to hold.
Breathable exterior paint for exteriors, acrylic paint for interior brick surfaces.
Windows, doors and adjacent surfaces masked and protected during application.
Joints between brick and wood trim sealed to keep moisture out.
Area cleaned, and we walk it with you to catch any thin spots.
Brick Painting Prices in Antioch
Here's where our pricing starts on the brick jobs Antioch homeowners call about. Condition of the brick and how many stories the house has move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Antioch brick jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Antioch Brick Homes Have Their Own Personality
Antioch sits along the Chain O'Lakes, with homes ranging from early 1900s lakefront cottages to mid-century brick ranches and newer builds. Brick here takes a beating from winter lake winds.
Lakefront exposure
Brick on the water side takes salt spray, winter ice, and constant moisture. That's why we seal the surface first and use breathable paint that won't trap moisture behind the brick.
Old mortar, new paint
Older Antioch homes have lime mortar that's softer than modern brick. We don't power wash it aggressively. We hand clean and spot-repair the mortar instead of blasting it out.
Interior brick on display
Many Antioch living rooms have exposed brick fireplaces and accent walls. We prep the soot stains and seal the surface so the paint sticks without bubbling up.
Brick that's never been painted needs a different approach than brick that's already coated. We test a small patch first to see how the surface absorbs primer, so you don't get surprises halfway through.
How We Paint Brick in Antioch
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a fireplace or a two-story house.
Inspect and quote
We check the brick condition, look for efflorescence, and write the price down on site.
Pick your color
Bring samples or we bring a fan deck. We'll show what works on your brick.
Power wash
Loose paint, dirt and spider webs removed so the primer can grab.
Repair mortar
Open joints and cracks filled, then smoothed to match the surrounding brick.
Seal and prime
Efflorescence neutralized, then masonry primer applied across the full surface.
Apply first coat
Breathable exterior paint or interior acrylic, rolled and brushed into the brick.
Second coat
Full second coat after the first dries. This is where color covers evenly.
Cleanup and check
Drop cloths picked up, surfaces cleaned, and we walk it with you.
The Brick Work Antioch Calls Us For
Most calls fall into one of three buckets. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them, different scope.
Full exterior brick homes
Complete brick facade painting, including power wash, mortar repair, primer and two coats. Common on exterior painting projects across Antioch.
Fireplaces and accent walls
Interior brick, soot stains sealed, and a finish that won't flake from heat. Many homeowners pair this with whole home interior work.
Brick plus siding combos
Homes with brick lower levels and siding upper stories. We paint both so the house reads as one cohesive color. See siding painting for more.
A Crew That Knows Brick, Not Just Paint
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park, but we work Lake County homes regularly. Antioch is about 55 minutes north, and we know how the brick up here behaves through the lake-effect winters and summer humidity.
We've painted brick in Antioch for years - from the older homes near the lake to the newer subdivisions west of Route 83. The same crew does the estimate and the work, so there's no surprise when we show up with a different crew than you talked to.
Plenty of Antioch customers add deck and fence staining or drywall repair once we're already scheduled for brick work.
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What People Complain About, and What You End Up With
Almost every brick painting call opens with one of these. Here's the cause on the left, and here's what the surface looks like when we pack up.
The problem
Someone used the wrong paint and sealed moisture behind it. Now it blisters and flakes every spring.
Efflorescence comes from moisture in the brick. It pushes through paint unless you neutralize it first.
Brick absorbs paint differently than drywall. The finish dries darker or more gray than expected.
What you get
Masonry primer, breathable paint, and proper dry time. No peeling, no blistering.
Efflorescence sealed at the primer stage so it never pushes through the finish coat.
We test a small patch first so you see the real color before we commit to the whole surface.
True on every Antioch brick job we take:
What the Brick Looks Like When We Leave
No bare spots. No chalky residue. No paint on the windows.
What Antioch Customers Say After the Final Coat
Most of our Antioch work comes from somebody a few blocks over. Read what they said about the brick prep, the finish, and how the house looked when we cleared out.
Other Painting Work We Do Around Antioch
Brick painting is a big part of our schedule, but the same crew handles most of what a home needs.
Exterior painting
Full house exteriors, siding and brick. See exterior painting in Antioch.
Interior painting
Walls, ceilings, trim and doors. See house painting in Antioch.
Deck and fence staining
Pressure wash, seal and stain. See deck and fence staining in Antioch.
Cabinet painting
Kitchen and bath cabinets sprayed in place. See cabinet painting in Antioch.
Painting more than one thing in town? We cover the whole Lake County service area, and everything we do in town sits on the Antioch painting page.
Brick Painting in Antioch, IL: Common Questions
How much does brick painting cost in Antioch, IL?
Can you paint old brick that's never been painted before?
How long does exterior brick painting take in Antioch?
Will the paint peel off my brick like it did before?
Do you paint brick fireplaces too?
Can you paint brick that has efflorescence on it?
Will you help us pick the right brick paint color?
Is Vanguard Painting licensed and insured for brick work?
Get Your Antioch Brick Painted Right
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew that knows brick. Book online and take $50 off.