Brick Painting in Wood Dale, IL
Brick painted right so it breathes and holds color for years. We seal and coat exterior and interior brick, with prep that stops peeling before it starts.
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Quick Answer
Brick painting in Wood Dale, IL starts at $349, and a full exterior brick ranch runs about $2,700 depending on the square footage. We use breathable masonry paint so moisture escapes, which stops bubbling and peeling. Vanguard Painting cleans the brick first, fills any cracked mortar, primes the surface, then sprays two coats for an even factory-like finish. We work across Wood Dale and all of DuPage County.
What You Get When We Paint Brick
Brick needs different prep than siding or wood. This is what comes standard on every brick job in Wood Dale.
Mold, mildew and dirt removed so paint actually grabs the surface.
Spalled mortar and cracks filled before any primer goes on.
Alkaline-resistant primer seals the brick so moisture doesn't push paint off.
Spray application gets into every pore and textured surface evenly.
Brick has to breathe. We use elastomeric or masonry paint that allows vapor out.
Glass, wood trim and doors covered so no overspray sticks where it shouldn't.
Drop cloths picked up, overspray wiped, grounds cleaned when we're done.
We walk it with you and handle any thin spots on the spot.
Brick Painting Prices in Wood Dale
Wood Dale brick homes range from ranches to two-stories. Here's where our pricing starts. Total depends on square footage and how much mortar repair is needed.
Not sure what your brick needs? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Wood Dale brick jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Wood Dale Brick Homes Need the Right Approach
Wood Dale has a mix of mid-century ranches and newer brick homes. The common problem? Previous paint jobs that used the wrong paint and trapped moisture.
Wrong paint traps moisture
Brick is porous. Use regular wall paint and moisture builds up behind it. That's why we use breathable masonry paint that lets vapor pass through.
Peeling in just a few years
If the brick wasn't cleaned or primed right, the paint peels in sheets. We power wash and prime with alkaline-resistant primer so paint sticks for good.
Efflorescence and salt stains
White salt deposits show up on Wood Dale brick. We strip it off before painting so it doesn't push through the new coating. See exterior painting prep for more.
How We Paint Brick in Wood Dale
Brick is a different animal than drywall. Here's the order we follow on every brick job.
Inspect the brick
We check for spalling, loose mortar, and previous paint layers before we quote.
Power wash
High-pressure wash removes dirt, mildew and loose paint flakes.
Repair mortar
We fill cracks and missing mortar so the surface is solid.
Mask and tape
Windows, doors, trim and roof edges covered before spraying.
Prime the brick
Alkaline-resistant primer seals the surface and stops stains from bleeding through.
First coat spray
Even spray application gets into every pore and textured area.
Second coat spray
Full second coat once the first has flashed off for even color.
Unmask and inspect
Everything pulled off, then we walk the perimeter with you.
The Brick Work Wood Dale Calls Us For
Brick shows up in different places. We handle all of them with the same prep standard.
Exterior brick houses
Full brick homes, ranches, and split-levels. We power wash, prime and spray two coats. This is the bulk of our exterior painting work.
Fireplaces and accent walls
Interior brick that's dated or doesn't match the room. We clean and paint with heat-safe paint on interior surfaces.
Commercial brick facades
Storefronts, offices and industrial buildings on Irving Park and beyond. We work around business hours and clean up daily. See commercial painting.
A Crew That Knows Brick, Not Just Paint
We're based out of Melrose Park at 541 Winston Dr. Wood Dale is a straight shot up 83, which means we can usually get an estimate out within a couple days. The person who measures is the person who sprays.
Brick is one of those materials where the wrong paint or the wrong primer costs you thousands a few years later. We use masonry-specific coatings and we don't rush the prep. If your Wood Dale brick already has paint that's peeling, we'll strip what needs stripping instead of just rolling over it.
We do a lot of exterior painting in Wood Dale, and brick is usually part of that package. Same crew, same attention to detail.
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What Wood Dale Brick Owners Complain About, and What They Get
Almost every brick call starts with one of these problems. Here's what causes them and how they end up fixed.
The problem
Moisture trapped behind the wrong paint. Peeling starts around mortar lines and spreads fast.
Efflorescence pushes through paint that isn't breathable. Salt stains return within months.
One thin coat over old brick. Some spots suck up paint, others look light.
What you get
Breathable coatings and proper prep mean no peeling, no bubbling, no moisture damage.
Alkaline-resistant primer seals the salts so they stay trapped behind the paint.
Two sprayed coats, good coverage on every brick and every mortar line.
True on every Wood Dale brick job we take:
What Painted Brick Looks Like When We Leave
No overspray on the windows. No thin spots on the mortar. A clean, even finish from the foundation to the roofline.
What Wood Dale Customers Say After the Last Coat
Most of our Wood Dale brick work comes from a neighbor who saw our crew working nearby. Read what they said about the prep, the spray, and the finished result.
Other Painting Work We Do Around Wood Dale
Brick is just one part of what a house needs. We handle the rest too.
Exterior painting
Siding, trim and brick all done together. See exterior painting in Wood Dale.
Wood siding and trim
Wood surfaces primed and painted to match the brick. Siding painting.
Deck and fence staining
Outdoor wood protected. See deck and fence staining.
Garage painting
Garage walls and brick painted together. Garage painting.
Need more than one thing done? We cover the whole DuPage County service area, and everything we do in Wood Dale sits on the Wood Dale painting page.
Brick Painting in Wood Dale, IL: Common Questions
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