Brick Painting Service in Franklin Park, IL
Old brick cleaned, primed, and painted to last through Illinois weather. We use breathable masonry paint so moisture escapes and the finish stays put.
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Quick Answer
Brick painting in Franklin Park, IL starts at $449 for a single wall, and a full house exterior runs about $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 includes power washing, masonry primer, two coats of breathable paint, and cleanup. We paint brick on homes, garages, and commercial buildings across Franklin Park and the rest of Cook County.
What You Get When We Paint Your Brick
Book brick work in Franklin Park and this is the package. None of it is an add-on we spring on you halfway through.
Dirt, efflorescence and loose mortar removed so paint bonds properly.
Seals the pores so the top coat doesn't soak in unevenly.
Allows moisture vapor to escape so paint doesn't blister or peel.
Rolled and brushed with proper dry time between them.
Every joint brushed individually for complete coverage.
Window sills, door frames and any wood trim coated separately.
Drop cloths, overspray and debris removed at the end of each day.
We walk it with you and fix anything you point at before we pack up.
Brick Painting Prices in Franklin Park
Here's where our pricing starts on the brick jobs Franklin Park homeowners ask about most. Brick condition, height and how much trim work you need move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Franklin Park brick jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Franklin Park Brick Has Its Own Challenges
Franklin Park has a mix of mid-century brick ranches, post-war two-flats and commercial buildings along Grand Avenue. The common thread: older brick that needs the right approach to paint right.
Efflorescence buildup
White salt deposits from moisture push through brick in Franklin Park. You can't paint over it; we acid-wash and rinse it off first.
Soft mortar
Older homes use lime-based mortar. Power wash too hard and you wash out the joints. We adjust pressure to avoid damaging the masonry.
Near the Des Plaines River
Moisture sits in the soil around Franklin Park. Brick absorbs it. Breathable paint is the only kind that won't trap moisture and peel.
Homes built before 1978 can carry lead paint on the trim. We test and follow safe procedures on those jobs.
How We Paint Brick on a Franklin Park Home
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a single wall or a full house.
Inspect the brick
We check for spalling, loose mortar and moisture issues before we quote.
Power wash
Dirt, mildew and efflorescence removed with the right pressure settings.
Let it dry
Brick needs a full dry day before primer goes on. We schedule accordingly.
Apply masonry primer
Seals the pores and locks the surface so top coats go on evenly.
First coat
Breathable masonry paint rolled and brushed onto every surface.
Brush mortar lines
Every joint painted individually so nothing gets missed.
Second coat
Full coat once the first has dried for complete coverage and durability.
Clean and walk
Grounds cleared and a walkthrough with you to check every section.
What Franklin Park Owners Call Us For
Most brick painting calls fall into one of three buckets. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them.
House exteriors
Full brick homes and ranches. This is the core of our exterior painting service in Franklin Park.
Basement block walls
Interior brick and block gets the same masonry prep. Ask about basement painting for damp block walls.
Commercial buildings
Storefronts and office buildings on Grand and Mannheim. We work after hours to avoid disrupting business.
A Crew From Melrose Park, Not a Call Center
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Franklin Park is just up Mannheim, a fifteen-minute drive, so we can usually get out for an estimate the same week you call. The person who prices your brick job is the person who shows up with the scaffolding.
We work the near west suburbs every day and we know these houses. Brick from the 1950s and 60s needs different prep than newer homes. We've painted brick on dozens of Franklin Park blocks and know exactly how the local masonry behaves.
Brick work often pairs with exterior trim painting or siding. Many Franklin Park customers add siding painting or deck staining once we're already on the property.
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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
Standard house paint on brick traps moisture, blisters and flakes off every spring.
Old paint that's half-gone and new paint brushed on top never matches.
Efflorescence painted over pushes right through the top coat.
What you get
Breathable masonry paint with proper primer. Moisture doesn't get trapped.
All old paint stripped where needed, then two fresh coats over primer.
Efflorescence removed and sealed before primer goes on.
True on every Franklin Park brick job we take:
What the Brick Looks Like When We Leave
No peel, no blister, no uneven color. Just clean, solid coverage that lasts through Illinois winters.
What Franklin Park Customers Say After the Last Coat
Most of our Franklin Park work comes from somebody a few blocks over. Read what they said about the prep, the finish and how the property looked when we cleared out.
Other Painting Work We Do Around Franklin Park
Brick work is a big part of our schedule, but the same crew covers most of what a house or commercial building needs.
Exterior painting
Siding, trim and soffits painted with the same crew. See exterior painting.
Siding painting
Vinyl, wood and cement board siding. See siding painting.
Interior painting
Walls, ceilings and trim inside your Franklin Park home. See house painting.
Basement painting
Block walls, ceilings and floors in Franklin Park basements.
Painting more than one part of the house? We cover the whole Cook County service area.
Brick Painting in Franklin Park, IL: Common Questions
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Get Your Franklin Park Brick Painted Properly
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew fifteen minutes away. Book online and take $50 off.