Brick Painting Service in Des Plaines, IL
Exterior and interior brick painted clean with breathable masonry paint. Power washed, cracked mortar sealed, and a written price locked before we start. Licensed and insured in Illinois.
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Quick Answer
Brick painting in Des Plaines, IL starts at $349 for a standard wall or fireplace, and a full exterior brick house typically runs $2,800 to $4,200 depending on size and condition. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company based in Melrose Park. Every job covers power washing the brick, scraping loose paint, sealing cracks, applying a breathable masonry primer, and two top coats of elastomeric paint. We paint exterior brick facades, interior brick walls, fireplaces, and brick accents across Des Plaines and the rest of Cook County.
What You Get When We Paint Your Brick
Book brick work in Des Plaines and this is the package. None of it is an add-on we spring on you halfway through the week.
Dirt, mold and loose mortar washed off so paint actually grips.
Flaking paint from previous jobs removed so new coat bonds properly.
We fill hairline cracks before painting so moisture stays out.
Breathable primer that stops stains from bleeding through.
Paint that flexes with the brick so it doesn't peel in Chicago winters.
Glass and frames taped so you don't find paint where it shouldn't be.
Mortar lines and corners brushed so they look like brick, not a wall.
Grounds and paths cleaned, then we walk it with you and fix anything.
Brick Painting Prices in Des Plaines
Here's where our pricing starts on the brick jobs Des Plaines homeowners ask about most. Brick type, age of the mortar, and how many stories 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 brick jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Des Plaines Brick Has Its Own Challenges
Des Plaines has brick homes dating back to the 1920s through the 1960s. Many have original brick that's never been painted, and some have been painted before with the wrong paint. Here's what we see most often.
Old porous brick
Des Plaines homes built before 1960 used soft, porous brick that soaks up paint unevenly. We use a masonry primer first so the top coat lays down even.
Paint that's peeling
Brick painted with non-breathable paint traps moisture and peels. We scrape off what's loose and use elastomeric paint that lets brick breathe.
Efflorescence stains
White salt stains on Des Plaines brick are common. We use a masonry cleaner to remove it before painting so the stain doesn't come back through.
Brick painting is permanent. Once you paint brick, you can't easily go back. That's why we take the prep and the product choice seriously on every Des Plaines job.
How We Paint Brick in Des Plaines
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a fireplace in a ranch home or a full brick two-story on River Road.
Walk and inspect
We check every brick surface and write the price down before we leave.
Power wash
Dirt, mold and loose mortar washed off with pressure and a masonry cleaner.
Scrape and repair
Loose paint scraped, cracked mortar filled and sanded smooth.
Mask and protect
Windows, doors, siding and roofs taped and covered.
Apply masonry primer
Breathable primer that seals the brick and stops bleed-through.
Brush in mortar lines
Mortar lines brushed by hand so the brick texture shows.
Second elastomeric coat
Full second coat once the first has dried thoroughly.
Clean and inspect
Grounds cleaned, paths clear, then we walk it with you.
The Brick Jobs Des Plaines Calls Us For
Most brick calls fall into one of three buckets. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them, different scope.
Full exterior brick
The whole house. Power washed, repaired and painted with elastomeric paint that lasts. This is the core of our exterior painting service.
Interior brick and fireplaces
Living room brick walls, fireplaces and basement brick. Painted or whitewashed. See interior house painting for more.
Commercial brick storefronts
Strip malls, office buildings and retail storefronts on Golf Road and elsewhere. Worked after hours so customers aren't disrupted.
A Brick Crew That Knows Des Plaines
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Des Plaines is a quick run up Mannheim Road, which is why we can usually get out for an estimate the same week you call. The person who prices your brick job is the person you'll see on the scaffolding.
We work the near west and northwest suburbs every day and we know these houses. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're on Center Street or South Des Plaines Avenue. If a section needs a touch-up two weeks later, we're close enough to swing back.
Brick painting often pairs with other exterior work. Plenty of Des Plaines customers add exterior painting or siding painting once we're already on site.
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What Brick Owners 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 brick looks like when we pack up.
The problem
Poor prep or the wrong paint. Brick needs breathable paint, or moisture gets trapped and the paint pops right off.
Paint can't bridge open joints. The crack shows through no matter how many coats you roll on.
Efflorescence or old smoke stains show up right through cheap paint. Looks like a mess within six months.
What you get
Elastomeric paint flexes with the brick and mortar so it doesn't crack or peel in Chicago winters.
Cracked mortar cut out and filled before painting so the surface is one continuous wall.
Masonry primer seals the brick before painting, so white salts and old stains can't ghost back through.
True on every Des Plaines brick job we take:
What the Brick Looks Like When We Leave
No peeling edges. No paint on the windows. Full color coverage with the brick texture still showing.
What Des Plaines Customers Say After Brick Work
Most of our Des Plaines brick work comes from somebody a few blocks over. Read what they said about the finish and how the property looked when we cleared out.
Other Painting Work We Do Around Des Plaines
Brick is a big part of our schedule, but the same crew covers most of what a house needs.
House painting
Interior and exterior. See house painting.
Drywall repair
Before painting, we fix the walls. See drywall repair in Des Plaines.
Basement painting
Below grade walls. See basement painting.
Commercial painting
Storefronts and offices. See commercial 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.
Brick Painting in Des Plaines, IL: Common Questions
How much does brick painting cost in Des Plaines, IL?
What kind of paint do you use on brick?
Can you paint old brick on Des Plaines homes?
How long does brick painting last?
Can you paint a brick fireplace?
Do you paint commercial brick storefronts in Des Plaines?
Will you help us pick the brick color?
Is Vanguard Painting licensed and insured?
Get Your Des Plaines Brick Painted Properly
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