Brick Painting Service in Cicero, IL
Old brick faded? Red brick looking dated? We clean, prime and paint exterior brick with breathable masonry paint that stays put. Licensed and insured, with a written price before we start.
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Quick Answer
Brick painting in Cicero, IL starts at $349 for a small front facade, and a full house runs between $2,800 and $4,200 depending on the size. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company based in Melrose Park. Every brick job includes power washing, mortar check and repair, breathable masonry primer, two coats of paint, and a full cleanup. We paint brick on bungalows, two-flats and commercial buildings across Cicero and the rest of Cook County.
What You Get When We Paint Your Brick
Book brick work in Cicero and this is the package. None of it is an add-on we spring on you halfway through the week.
Dirt, dust and loose mortar blown clean so paint has something to grip.
Every crack in the joints gets patched before we touch a brush.
Salt deposits that bleed through brick are neutralized and sealed.
Breathable primer that lets moisture escape instead of peeling paint.
With proper dry time between them. That's where even color comes from.
All adjacent surfaces taped and covered so nothing gets overspray.
We walk the whole building with you and fix anything you point at.
All drop cloths and tape removed, grounds cleaned before we leave.
Brick Painting Prices in Cicero
Here's where our pricing starts on the brick jobs Cicero homeowners ask about most. Square footage, wall height and mortar condition move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Cicero brick jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Cicero Brick Houses Have Their Own Demands
Cicero is full of solid brick bungalows and two-flats built between 1910 and 1950. That brick is old, dense and holds onto moisture differently than modern veneer.
Old Chicago brick
Cicero brick is hard and dense. Regular paint peels right off it. We use masonry-specific primer that bonds without trapping moisture.
Deteriorating mortar
Mortar in these older homes has been rained on for a century. We fill every joint that's missing or cracked so paint doesn't just cover empty gaps.
Efflorescence issues
Salt deposits are common on Cicero brick. We treat them before we prime so the white bloom doesn't come back through your new paint on brick surfaces.
We also handle exterior painting on siding and trim if your home mixes brick with other materials.
How We Paint Brick on a Cicero Home
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a front facade or a full three-flat.
Walk and measure
We check every wall, look at the mortar, and write the price down before we leave.
Power wash
Full pressure wash to remove dirt, dust and loose paint.
Mortar repair
Every crack and missing joint gets filled and smoothed.
Mask and cover
Windows, doors, trim and roof edges taped off.
Apply masonry primer
Breathable primer applied to seal the surface.
First coat
Full coat of masonry topcoat, brushed and rolled.
Second coat
Full second coat once the first has dried completely.
Walkaround
We walk the whole building with you and fix anything you see.
The Brick Work Cicero Calls Us For
Most calls fall into one of three buckets. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them, different scope.
Full house brick painting
Old red brick or faded painted brick made uniform. We do the whole house, including the exterior painting of any siding too.
Garage brick painting
Detached garages with brick foundations or walls. Matched to the house or a new color. Pair it with fence staining.
Commercial and apartment brick
Storefronts, offices and apartment buildings. Larger scope, same prep. Also see commercial painting.
A Crew From Melrose Park That Knows Cicero Brick
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Cicero is a straight shot down 50th Avenue, 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 scaffold.
We work the near west suburbs every day and we know these houses. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're on 58th or over by Hawthorne. If a spot needs a touch-up two weeks later, we're close enough to swing back.
Brick work often picks up a bit of inside work too. Plenty of Cicero customers add interior painting or cabinet refinishing while we're already booked in.
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What Brick Owners 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 brick looks like when we pack up.
The problem
Sun and rain bleach brick unevenly. One coat over that only makes it worse.
Someone used the wrong paint and now it's chipping in big flakes.
Efflorescence keeps coming back through the paint months later.
What you get
Two coats, correct primer, and a consistent finish that hides the old fade.
Masonry paint breathes, so moisture doesn't push it off the wall.
Salts neutralized and blocked so they don't come back through your new finish.
True on every Cicero brick job we take:
What the Brick Looks Like When We Leave
No faded patches. No peeling spots. No mortar gaps showing through.
What Cicero Customers Say After the Last Coat
Most of our Cicero brick work comes from somebody a few blocks over. Read what they said about the prep, the finish and how the building looked when we cleared out.
Other Painting Work We Do Around Cicero
Brick work is a big part of our schedule, but the same crew covers most of what a house needs.
Exterior siding
Wood, vinyl and HardiePlank painted. See siding painting.
Decks and fences
Staining and sealing outdoor wood. See deck and fence staining.
Popcorn ceilings
Texture painting and removal. See popcorn ceiling painting.
Wallpaper removal
Old paper stripped, walls prepped. See wallpaper removal.
Painting more than one spot in the county? We cover the whole Cook County service area, and everything we do in town sits on the Cicero painting page.
Brick Painting in Cicero, IL: Common Questions
How much does brick painting cost in Cicero, IL?
How long does it take to paint a brick house in Cicero?
Can you paint old Cicero brick that's already been painted?
How soon can you start brick painting in Cicero?
Do you repair cracked mortar before painting?
What kind of paint do you use on brick?
Will you help us pick the brick color?
Is Vanguard Painting licensed and insured?
Get Your Cicero Brick Painted Properly
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew fifteen minutes away. Book online and take $50 off.