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Brick Painting in Grayslake, IL

Full masonry prep, breathable paint, and a sealed finish that lasts. Licensed and insured, with a written price you get before we start.

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Brick painting in Grayslake, IL starts at $149 per exterior wall section, with a typical two-story house running about $2,100. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company serving Grayslake and the rest of Lake County. Every brick job covers pressure washing, scraping loose mortar, applying masonry primer, two coats of breathable paint, and full site cleanup. We paint brick exteriors, chimneys, retaining walls, and foundation brickwork.

One wall from$149
Average home$2,100
Timeline2–4 days
EstimateFree
25 minFrom our Melrose Park shop to your Grayslake home
2 coatsAlways. Breathable masonry paint that won't trap moisture
FreeWritten estimate with the price locked before we start
Same crewThe people who quote it are the people who paint it
On every job

What You Get When We Paint Your Brick

Book brick work in Grayslake and this is the package. None of it is an add-on we spring on you halfway through.

Pressure washing

Dirt, mildew and loose paint blasted off so the brick is clean and ready.

Mortar repair where needed

Loose joints and missing mortar pointed up before anything gets painted.

Masonry primer

Seals the porous surface so the top coat bonds and doesn't bubble.

Two full coats

Breathable paint that lets moisture escape, no trapped moisture behind the brick.

Window and door trim

Painted along with the brick so everything matches clean.

Chimneys and retaining walls

Same prep and paint on all masonry surfaces on your property.

Proper dry time between coats

We don't rush the second coat. That's where the finish holds up.

Cleanup and walkthrough

Site cleared, then we walk it with you and fix anything you point at.

Real numbers

Brick Painting Prices in Grayslake

Here's where our pricing starts on the brick jobs Grayslake homeowners ask about most. Wall height, brick condition and how many sides you need painted move the final number. You get that number in writing first.

Single exterior wallOne side of the house, pressure washed, primed, two coats$149
Full brick house exteriorTwo-story home, all sides, windows and trim included$2,100
Brick chimney paintingChimney stack above the roofline, scaffold setup included$399
Brick and siding comboBrick sections plus painted siding all matched in color$2,400
Basement brick wallsBlock and brick below grade painted with water-resistant masonry paint$450
Retaining wall and garden wallLandscape brick and block walls, sealed and painted$250
Commercial brick buildingsStorefronts and offices in Grayslake, painted after hoursQuoted
Complete exterior packageBrick plus all trim, gutters, doors and shutters$2,800

Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Grayslake brick jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.

Local knowledge

Grayslake Brick Homes Have Their Own Needs

Grayslake is a village of brick ranches, split-levels and newer developments, all with different masonry types. How we paint them depends on when they were built and what the brick is made of.

Chicago common brick

Older Grayslake homes use this dark, porous brick. It absorbs paint fast and needs a heavy primer coat before the finish goes on.

Newer pressed brick

Modern subdivisions use denser brick. It doesn't soak up primer the same way, so we adjust the mix and the application.

Efflorescence issues

Grayslake gets rain and snow, and the mineral deposits show up as white streaks. We wash them off before painting so they don't bleed through your exterior paint job.

Brick painted without proper prep will peel within two seasons. Our crew preps it right the first time so you don't pay for it twice.

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How We Paint Brick on a Grayslake Home

Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's one exterior wall or a whole brick house.

1

Inspect the brick

We check the condition, look for mortar cracks, and test how the brick absorbs moisture.

2

Pressure wash

Dirt, moss and loose paint blasted off. The brick has to dry for at least 48 hours.

3

Repair mortar

Loose joints and missing sections pointed up so the surface is flat.

4

Mask and protect

Windows, doors and landscaping taped and sheeted. No paint on your plants.

5

Apply masonry primer

Seals the pores so the finish coat bonds and doesn't fail in a year.

6

First coat of paint

Breathable masonry paint applied with a roller and brush.

7

Second coat

Full second coat once the first has dried. This is where the coverage becomes solid.

8

Unmask and check

Everything peeled back, site cleared, then we walk it with you.

Where we are541 Winston Dr Suite 1, Melrose Park, IL 60160
Grayslake drive timeAbout 25 minutes
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Brick Painting in Grayslake, IL: Common Questions

How much does brick painting cost in Grayslake, IL?
Brick painting in Grayslake starts at $149 per exterior wall, or around $2,100 for a two-story home. Estimates are free and written down first.
Can you paint brick that's already been painted before?
Yes. We pressure wash the existing paint, scrape loose areas, and prime before applying new paint.
How long does brick paint last in Grayslake weather?
Properly prepped brick paint lasts seven to ten years in Grayslake's climate. The key is breathable paint that lets moisture escape.
Do you paint chimneys and retaining walls?
Yes. Chimneys above the roofline and retaining walls get the same prep and paint treatment as the house.
How soon can you start painting brick in Grayslake?
Grayslake is about 25 minutes from our Melrose Park shop, so we can usually get out for an estimate within a few days.
Is Vanguard Painting licensed and insured?
Yes, licensed and insured in Illinois, based at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Call (708) 815-7720 for a free estimate and $50 off.
Do you paint brick on commercial buildings in Grayslake?
Yes. Commercial brick buildings and storefronts are regular work for us, usually scheduled after hours.
What type of paint do you use on brick?
We use 100% acrylic masonry paint that breathes. It lets moisture vapor out so the brick doesn't spall.
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