Basement Painting Service in Des Plaines, IL
Concrete block, drywall, ceilings and floors painted to hold up in a basement. Moisture-resistant paint, masonry primer where needed, and a clean, finished look. Licensed and insured, with a written price before we start.
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Quick Answer
Basement painting in Des Plaines starts at $399 for a finished basement repaint, and a full basement with block walls, drywall and ceiling runs about $1,300. The price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company based in Melrose Park. Every job includes masonry primer on block walls, moisture-resistant paint on everything, furniture and floor protection, and a full cleanup. We paint basements across Des Plaines and the rest of Cook County.
What You Get When We Paint Your Basement
Book basement work in Des Plaines and this is the package. None of it is an add-on we spring on you halfway through.
Basement items shifted and sheeted. Floors protected too.
Concrete walls get a special primer so paint actually sticks.
Basements need paint that stands up to damp conditions.
Old water marks and efflorescence covered before painting.
With proper dry time between them for a durable finish.
Everything in the basement painted to match.
Concrete floors covered so paint drips don't become a problem.
Room reset, then we walk it with you and fix anything you point at.
Basement Painting Prices in Des Plaines
Here's where our pricing starts on the basement jobs Des Plaines homeowners ask about most. Basement size, wall condition and how many rooms need paint move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Des Plaines basements get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Des Plaines Basements Have Their Own Quirks
Des Plaines sits near the Des Plaines River, and a lot of basements here see moisture. The older homes have block walls and the newer ones have drywall. Both need different prep.
Moisture and efflorescence
White powder on block walls means moisture is moving through. We clean it off and use masonry primer so paint doesn't bubble.
Old block vs. new drywall
Split-levels and ranches often have one wall block and the rest drywall. We handle both with the right product on each.
Basement ceilings and utilities
Pipes, ducts and electrical boxes in the ceiling need to be worked around. We tape off and paint carefully. Check our popcorn ceiling painting page for more.
Basements with a history of water should be dry before we paint. If there's standing water or active moisture, we'll tell you what to fix first.
How We Paint a Basement in a Des Plaines Home
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a small rec room or a full finished basement.
Walk and measure
We check the walls, look for moisture issues, and write the price down before we leave.
Pick the colors
Light colors for basements usually. We bring samples if you're not sure.
Protect the space
Furniture to the center and covered. Floors sheeted. Utilities taped.
Clean and prep walls
Block walls brushed down, drywall patched, old stains sealed.
Prime the block
Masonry primer on concrete so paint actually bonds to it.
Paint ceilings first
Ceilings, then walls, then trim. Top down avoids drips.
Second coat
Full second coat on everything. This is where even color shows up.
Reset and check
Furniture back, floors clean, then we walk it with you.
The Basement Work Des Plaines Calls Us For
Most calls fall into one of three buckets. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them, different scope.
Finished rec rooms
Drywall walls, painted ceilings and trim. Most people start with house painting and include the basement.
Block walls and utility rooms
Unfinished areas need masonry primer and moisture-resistant paint. Ask about drywall repair while we're there.
Basement ceilings and floors
Popcorn ceilings, flat ceilings and even concrete floors. Landlords pair it with commercial painting for rental units.
A Crew From Twelve Minutes Away, Not a Call Center
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Des Plaines is a straight shot up Route 12, which is why we can usually get out for an estimate the same week you call. The person who prices your job is the person you'll see working in your basement.
We work the near west suburbs every day and we know these basements. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're on River Road or over near the Des Plaines River. If a spot needs a touch-up two weeks later, we're close enough to swing back.
Basement work often picks up a bit of wall work too. Plenty of Des Plaines customers add drywall repair or cabinet painting once we're already booked in.
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What People Complain About, and What You End Up With
Almost every call opens with one of these. Here's the cause on the left, and here's what the basement looks like when we pack up.
The problem
Latex paint on concrete always peels. Needs masonry primer first.
Mineral deposits and old moisture marks bleed through regular paint.
Paint can trap moisture if the basement wasn't dry before the job.
What you get
Masonry primer and moisture-resistant paint that bonds to concrete.
Oil-based primer on every mark so it never ghosts back through.
We make sure the space is dry before painting and use low-odor products.
True on every Des Plaines basement we take:
What the Basement Looks Like When We Leave
No peeling block. No water stains. No paint on your floors or furniture.
What Des Plaines Customers Say After the Last Coat
Most of our Des Plaines basement work comes from somebody a few blocks over. Read what they said about the prep, the finish and how the basement looked when we cleared out.
Other Painting Work We Do Around Des Plaines
Basement work is a big part of our schedule, but the same crew covers most of what a house needs.
Drywall repair
Patches and cracks fixed before painting. See drywall repair in Des Plaines.
Cabinet painting
Basement bars and storage cabinets painted. See cabinet painting in Des Plaines.
Popcorn ceilings
Textured basement ceilings sealed and painted. See popcorn ceiling painting.
Exterior work
Bulkhead doors and steps painted. See exterior painting in Des Plaines.
Painting more than one place in the county? We cover the whole Cook County service area, and everything we do in town sits on the Des Plaines painting page.
Basement Painting in Des Plaines, IL: Common Questions
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Get Your Des Plaines Basement Painted Properly
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew twelve minutes away. Book online and take $50 off.