Brick Painting in Vernon Hills, IL
Old brick brought back to life. We clean, prime and paint exterior or interior brick so it looks fresh and holds up through Lake County winters. Licensed and insured with a written price before we start.
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Quick Answer
Brick painting in Vernon Hills starts at $149 for a single wall, with full house exteriors averaging around $2,200. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company serving the Lake County area. Every job covers pressure washing, surface prep, masonry primer and two coats of breathable exterior paint. We paint brick on homes, fireplaces and commercial buildings across Vernon Hills and the surrounding Lake County communities.
What You Get When We Paint Your Brick
Book brick work in Vernon Hills and this is what's included. Nothing hidden, no surprise add-ons.
All dirt, mildew and loose mortar washed off before we prep.
Old flaking paint removed so the new coat has something to grip.
Seals the pores so paint doesn't soak in unevenly.
Breathable exterior paint that moves with the brick.
Every joint painted by hand, not rolled over and lost.
Cracks around windows and doors sealed before painting.
Drop cloths picked up, surfaces wiped, you see the finished wall.
We check it together and touch up anything you spot.
Brick Painting Prices in Vernon Hills
Here's where our brick painting starts for Vernon Hills homeowners and businesses. Height, brick condition and whether it's interior or exterior move the final number.
Not sure what your brick needs? Call (708) 815-7720. We price most Vernon Hills brick jobs over the phone in about five minutes.
Brick Paint in Vernon Hills Has Different Rules
Vernon Hills has a mix of 1970s brick ranches, 1990s two-story homes and newer commercial centers. Every type needs a different approach.
1970s brick ranches
These have softer, more porous brick. Regular exterior paint traps moisture and peels. We use a breathable masonry paint that moves with the surface.
Efflorescence problems
White mineral deposits show up on Vernon Hills brick after wet seasons. We wash it off and seal the surface before paint touches it.
Modern commercial brick
Newer brick on buildings near Hawthorn Mall needs a different primer. We match the product to the specific brick type so it stays on.
Lake County weather goes from humid summers to freezing winters. Brick expands and contracts. The wrong paint cracks and peels. We use products that flex.
How We Paint Brick in Vernon Hills
Eight steps, same order every time. Brick isn't drywall. The prep matters as much as the final coat.
Inspect the brick
We check for spalling, cracks and loose mortar before we start.
Pressure wash
Dirt, mildew and chalky residue washed off the whole surface.
Scrape flaking paint
Old layers that are lifting get scraped back to the brick.
Repair mortar gaps
Open joints filled so the paint surface is smooth and sealed.
Apply masonry primer
Seals the pores and creates a surface that paint sticks to.
First coat
Rolled and brushed, not sprayed, so mortar lines are fully covered.
Second coat
Full coverage coat once the first has fully cured.
Cleanup and inspect
We remove all coverings and walk the wall with you.
Brick Work Vernon Hills Homeowners Call Us For
Every brick surface needs a different approach. Here's the three most common calls.
Exterior brick homes
Entire houses, ranch exteriors and two-story brick homes. This is the bulk of our exterior painting work in Vernon Hills.
Fireplaces and interior brick
Living room brick, basement walls and hearths. Interior brick needs different primer than exterior. We match it to the room's use.
Commercial and retail
Storefronts near Route 45 and office buildings. We work after hours so commercial brick painting doesn't interrupt business.
Brick Painters Who Know Vernon Hills
Our shop is in Melrose Park, but we work Lake County every week. Vernon Hills is a regular stop for us, which means we know which brick on which street takes paint differently. The crew that prices your wall is the crew that paints it.
Brick is one of those surfaces where homeowners try to save money, then end up paying twice. Cheap paint holds moisture behind it. Peeling starts within months. We see it all the time. Our prep and our products keep that from happening.
Need brick work plus other exterior jobs? We pair it with siding painting or deck staining to save you a second booking.
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What Vernon Hills Homeowners Deal With, and What They Get
Almost every brick paint call opens with one of these complaints. Here's the problem and here's the result.
The problem
Water got behind the paint because the brick wasn't sealed first. It blistered and flaked off in sheets.
Someone rolled over the whole surface without cutting in the joints. The brick looks like one solid block.
Efflorescence kept pushing through the paint because the primer wasn't masonry-rated.
What you get
Washed, primed, sealed and topcoated. Moisture breathes out so the paint stays on the surface.
Every joint brushed in separately. The brick pattern stands out instead of blending in.
Efflorescence washed off, then sealed under a proper primer so it never comes back through.
Every Vernon Hills brick job includes:
Brick Before and After
Clean lines, even coverage and brick that looks like new construction.
What Vernon Hills Customers Say About Their Brick
Most of our Vernon Hills brick work comes from someone a few streets over. Read what they said about the prep, the finish and how the wall looked when we packed up.
Other Brick and Exterior Work We Do Around Vernon Hills
Brick is one part of what a Vernon Hills house needs. Here's what else we cover on the same job.
Siding painting
Vinyl, wood and cement siding. See siding painting in Vernon Hills.
Deck and fence staining
Wood surfaces that need protection. Check deck staining.
Exterior house painting
Full exterior repaints. Learn about exterior painting.
Commercial exteriors
Brick and siding for businesses. See commercial painting.
Need more than brick? We cover all of Lake County, and everything we do in town is on the Vernon Hills painting page.
Brick Painting in Vernon Hills, IL: Common Questions
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Can you paint the 1970s brick ranches in Vernon Hills?
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Do I need to wash my brick before you paint?
Can you match the color of my siding or trim?
Do you paint commercial brick buildings in Vernon Hills?
Is Vanguard Painting licensed and insured?
Get Your Vernon Hills Brick Painted Right
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew that knows Lake County brick. Book online and take $50 off.