Brick Painting in Mundelein, IL
Old brick made new. Chalky, faded and peeling masonry cleaned, primed and painted to last through Midwest weather. Licensed and insured, with a written price before we start.
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Quick Answer
Brick painting in Mundelein starts at $349 for a single wall, and a full house runs about $2,450 on average. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company serving Lake County from Melrose Park. Every job covers pressure washing, scraping loose paint, repairing cracked mortar, sealing the brick, and spraying two coats of high-quality masonry paint. We paint brick houses, chimneys, retaining walls, and commercial storefronts across Mundelein and all of Lake County.
What You Get When We Paint Your Brick
Book brick work in Mundelein and this is the package. None of it is an add-on we spring on you halfway through.
Dirt, chalk and loose particles blasted off before any paint touches the brick.
Old flaking paint removed from all surfaces so the new coat has a solid base.
Repointed where necessary so the wall is sound before we seal it.
Porous brick blocked so the paint doesn't disappear into the surface.
Sprayed and back-rolled into the texture for complete coverage.
Chimneys, walls, retaining walls and planters get the same standard.
Taped and papered so nothing gets overspray on glass or frames.
Grounds cleared, then we walk it with you and fix anything you point at.
Brick Painting Prices in Mundelein
Here's where our pricing starts on the brick jobs Mundelein homeowners ask about most. Brick condition, height and how much prep is needed move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Mundelein brick jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Mundelein Brick Homes Have Their Own Needs
Mundelein has everything from mid-century ranches to newer custom homes, with brick types that vary by decade. That changes how the paint should be applied.
Chicago common brick
Older Mundelein houses use rough, porous brick that soaks up paint like a sponge. We seal it first so the topcoat actually covers instead of disappearing.
Freeze-thaw cycles
Lake County winters mean brick expands and contracts. Regular paint cracks, so we use elastic masonry paint that moves with the surface.
Efflorescence issues
Mineral salts leach through brick in older homes. We treat the chalky spots before painting brick in Mundelein so the finish stays clean.
Brick that's never been painted takes a different approach than repainting old masonry. We treat each wall based on what's already on it.
How We Paint Brick in Mundelein
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a garage wall off Hawley Street or a full two-story house.
Walk and inspect
We check every wall, look at brick condition, and write the price down before we leave.
Pressure wash
Chalk, dirt and loose material blasted off. The brick must dry before we start.
Scrape old paint
Peeling and failing sections removed so new paint has a solid base.
Repair mortar
Cracks and gaps filled, tuckpointed where the joints have washed out.
Seal and prime
Masonry sealer applied to porous areas so the paint doesn't soak in unevenly.
First coat sprayed
High-quality masonry paint sprayed and back-rolled into the texture.
Second coat
Full second coat once the first has dried. This is where even coverage shows up.
Clean and check
Grounds cleared, mask removed, then we walk it with you.
The Brick Work Mundelein Calls Us For
Most calls fall into one of three buckets. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them, different scope.
House exteriors
Full house brick painting including walls, chimneys and foundation. This is the core of our exterior painting service.
Commercial storefronts
Retail buildings, offices and professional spaces. Work scheduled after hours so your business stays open. See commercial painting for details.
Walls and patios
Garden walls, retaining walls, steps and planters. Priced separately or combined with deck and fence staining.
A Crew That Knows Brick, Not Just Paint
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. We cover Lake County daily and we know the brick types in Mundelein from the rough Chicago common to the smoother modern masonry. The person who prices your job is the person you'll see on the scaffold.
We work all over Lake County and we see the freeze-thaw damage that's unique to this area. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're on Courtland Street or out by Diamond Lake. If a spot needs a touch-up later, we're nearby.
Brick work often pairs with other exterior jobs. Many Mundelein customers add siding painting or exterior painting once we're already booked in.
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What People Complain About, and What You End Up With
Almost every brick call opens with one of these. Here's the cause on the left, and here's what the wall looks like when we pack up.
The problem
Cheap paint on brick doesn't handle freeze-thaw. It lifts and cracks within months.
Efflorescence bleeds through paint when the brick wasn't sealed properly before painting.
Porous brick soaks up paint inconsistently. Looks blotchy once it dries.
What you get
Elastic masonry paint moves with the brick, so it doesn't crack when the temperature drops.
Sealer blocks salts and evens absorption, so one color reads solid on every surface.
Sprayed and back-rolled into the texture, so no spot is missed.
True on every Mundelein brick job we take:
What the Brick Looks Like When We Leave
No paint on the windows. No overspray on the lawn. Even color on every wall.
What Mundelein Customers Say After the Last Coat
Most of our Mundelein brick work comes from somebody who saw a neighbor's house painted. Read what they said about the prep, the finish and how the property looked when we cleared out.
Other Exterior Work We Do Around Mundelein
Brick painting is a big part of our schedule, but the same crew covers most of what a home exterior needs.
Siding painting
Vinyl, wood and hardboard siding prepped and painted. See siding painting in Mundelein.
Deck and fence staining
Wood fences and decks sealed and stained. See deck and fence staining.
Garage painting
Garage exteriors, brick and siding combined. See garage painting.
Exterior painting
Full house exteriors, all surfaces. See exterior painting in Mundelein.
Painting more than one surface in the county? We cover the whole Lake County service area, and everything we do in town sits on the Mundelein painting page.
Brick Painting in Mundelein, IL: Common Questions
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