Brick Painting in Forest Park, IL
Old brick or new, we paint exterior and interior brick walls. Pressure wash, prime with masonry sealer, two coats, no peeling next season. Licensed and insured, free written price up front.
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Quick Answer
Brick painting in Forest Park starts at $349 for a single wall, and a full exterior runs about $2,400 for a typical bungalow. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, licensed and insured and based ten minutes from Forest Park in Melrose Park. Every job includes pressure washing, masonry primer, two coats of breathable paint, and a full cleanup. We paint brick on homes, garages, and commercial buildings across Forest Park and the rest of Cook County.
What You Get When We Paint Your Brick
Book brick work in Forest Park and this is the package. None of it is an add-on we spring on you halfway through the week.
Dirt, efflorescence and loose mortar washed off so the primer grips.
Seals the pores so moisture doesn't push the paint off from behind.
Crumbling spots are filled and tooled flat before painting begins.
Lets the brick release moisture, unlike standard wall paint.
With proper dry time between them. That's where even color comes from.
Windows, doors and landscaping covered before we spray.
Fireplaces and accent walls, same prep, inside or out.
We walk it with you and fix anything you point at before we pack up.
Brick Painting Prices in Forest Park
Here's where our pricing starts on brick jobs Forest Park homeowners ask about most. The height of your wall and the condition of the mortar move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Forest Park brick jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Forest Park Brick Has Its Own Character
Forest Park is full of pre-war brick bungalows, many built with soft Chicago common brick that absorbs moisture differently than modern clay brick. That changes how we prep and paint.
Soft common brick
Older homes on Marengo and Thomas have soft brick. It absorbs water and can spall if painted wrong. We use breathable paint that lets moisture escape.
Efflorescence issues
White salt deposits show up on Forest Park brick. We wash it off and seal the surface so it doesn't come back through the paint.
Wet basements
Close to the river means brick and block walls in basements stay damp. Standard paint peels down there, so we use basement masonry primer on every job.
Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint on trim near the brick. Our crews test and follow safe work practices on those older houses.
How We Paint Brick in Forest Park
Six steps, same order every time, whether it's one wall or the whole house.
Walk and measure
We check the brick condition, look at mortar, and write the price down before we leave.
Pressure wash
Full exterior wash to remove dirt, mold and loose mortar dust.
Repair mortar
Crumbling spots filled and tooled flat, small cracks sealed.
Apply masonry primer
Seals the brick surface so paint doesn't soak in unevenly.
Two coats
Sprayed or rolled, full coverage, then back to touch up any missed spots.
Walkthrough
We walk it with you and fix anything you point at before we pack up.
The Brick Work Forest Park Calls Us For
Most calls fall into one of three buckets. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them, different scope.
Exterior brick homes
Full exterior brick painting, including exterior painting for the trim and siding.
Interior brick and fireplaces
Living room accent walls and hearth surrounds. See house painting for more interior work.
Commercial and retail
Storefronts and apartment buildings on Madison. Ask about commercial painting.
A Crew From Ten Minutes Away, Not a Call Center
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Forest Park is a short run down Harlem, 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 on the scaffolding.
We work the near west suburbs every day and we know these houses. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're on Elgin Avenue or over by the Blue Line terminal. If a spot needs a touch-up two weeks later, we're close enough to swing back.
Brick work often pairs with other exterior jobs. Plenty of Forest Park customers add deck and fence staining or siding 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 brick looks like when we pack up.
The problem
Standard house paint doesn't breathe. Moisture gets trapped behind it and pushes the paint off in sheets.
Efflorescence wasn't washed off before painting. It bleeds right through the topcoat.
One coat over bare brick never covers. Porous spots soak up more paint and look darker.
What you get
Masonry primer and breathable paint let the brick release moisture, so no peeling.
Washed and sealed properly, that white stuff doesn't come back through.
Two coats plus primer equals consistent color, no dark spots.
True on every Forest Park brick job we take:
What the Brick Looks Like When We Leave
No peeling next spring. No white stains showing through. Clean, even color that stays.
What Forest Park Customers Say After the Last Coat
Most of our Forest Park brick work comes from somebody a few blocks over. Read what they said about the prep, the finish and how the house looked when we cleared out.
Other Brick and Exterior Work We Do Around Forest Park
Brick painting is a specialty, but the same crew covers most of what a house needs.
Siding painting
Wood, vinyl and cement board siding coated. See siding painting.
Exterior painting
Trim, doors and soffits alongside the brick work. Visit exterior painting.
Commercial brick
Storefronts and apartment buildings. See commercial painting.
Fence and deck staining
Exterior wood work to match the new brick color. Check deck and fence staining.
Need more than brick done? We cover the whole Cook County service area, and everything we do in town sits on the Forest Park painting page.
Brick Painting in Forest Park, IL: Common Questions
How much does brick painting cost in Forest Park, IL?
Can you paint old Forest Park brick?
Does brick need special paint?
How soon can you start painting brick in Forest Park?
Do you paint interior brick too?
Can you paint a brick house that has lead paint?
Will you help us pick the brick color?
Is Vanguard Painting licensed and insured?
Get Your Forest Park Brick Painted Properly
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew ten minutes away. Book online and take $50 off.