Brick Painting in Zion, IL
Old brick cleaned, primed and painted so it breathes right and holds color for years. We seal hairline cracks, stain block the efflorescence and spray the whole face. Licensed and insured, with a fixed price before we lift a sprayer.
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Quick Answer
Brick painting in Zion, IL starts at $349 for a single wall or full front face, and a typical ranch house runs about $1,850 for the whole exterior. Vanguard Painting cleans, repairs cracked mortar, primes the brick and sprays two coats of breathable masonry paint. Every job covers pressure washing, efflorescence treatment, mortar repair, two coats and full site cleanup. We work all across Lake County and Zion homes of every brick type.
What You Get When We Paint Your Brick
Book brick work in Zion and this is what's covered. None of it is an add-on we spring on you mid-project.
Dirt, algae and chalky residue removed so primer bites the brick.
Hairline cracks and open mortar joints filled so moisture stays out.
White salt deposits neutralized so paint doesn't bubble up.
Seals the pores and stops the brick from sucking the color off.
Sprayed evenly, backrolled for penetration, proper dry time between.
Windows, doors and corners brushed clean, not oversprayed.
Breathable so trapped moisture can escape without peeling the finish.
Ground covered, paths cleaned, then we walk it and fix anything you point at.
Brick Painting Prices in Zion
Here's where our pricing starts on the brick jobs Zion homeowners ask about most. How many stories, how much detail and how much prep the brick needs moves the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure what your Zion brick needs? Call (708) 815-7720. Most brick jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Zion Brick Homes Have Their Own Character
Zion sits close to the lake, which means freeze-thaw cycles and salt air. Brick here takes more abuse than inland homes. Here's what we account for before we paint.
Lake effect moisture
Zion's closer to the lake means more moisture in the brick year-round. We use breathable masonry paint so trapped moisture escapes and doesn't blister the finish.
Old mortar joints
Many Zion homes were built with softer mortar that crumbles. We tuckpoint loose spots first, then paint so the new finish has a solid base.
Efflorescence on older brick
Salt deposits are common on Lake County brick. We treat the efflorescence chemically before we prime so it stays gone. Learn more about exterior prep in Zion.
Zion's older brick homes need a painter who knows how to handle the material. We've been doing it in this area for over thirty-five years.
How We Paint Brick in Zion
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a front face or a full home.
Inspect and measure
We check the brick, mortar and every damaged spot, then write the price down.
Pick the color
Bring your own or choose from our masonry color deck.
Pressure wash
Full clean to remove dirt, chalk and loose material.
Repair mortar
Cracks filled and open joints tuckpointed where needed.
Treat efflorescence
Salt deposits neutralized before any primer touches brick.
Prime the brick
Masonry primer seals pores so finish coat adheres evenly.
Two finish coats
Sprayed and backrolled, proper dry time between coats.
Reset and check
Ground cleared, paths swept, then we walk it with you.
The Brick Work Zion Calls Us For
Most brick calls fall into one of three buckets. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them.
Full brick exteriors
Ranches, split-levels and two-story brick homes. Full exterior prep and paint on all exterior painting projects.
Fireplaces and accent walls
Interior brick hearths and walls sealed and painted. See interior painting services for more.
Commercial and retail
Storefronts, offices and industrial buildings. We schedule after hours to avoid disruption. View commercial painting in Zion.
A Crew That Knows Zion Brick
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park, and we cover all of Lake County including Zion. We've been painting brick homes in this area since the late eighties. The person who prices your job is the person you'll see on the scaffolding.
We work in Zion every week and we know these houses. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're on Shiloh Boulevard or by the lake. If a spot needs a touch-up later, we're close enough to swing back.
Brick work often pairs with other exterior jobs. Many Zion 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 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
Moisture trapped behind non-breathable paint pushes it right off. Common on older brick.
Efflorescence wasn't treated before painting. It comes back through the new paint.
One coat over porous brick leaves a blotchy finish that doesn't look professional.
What you get
Breathable masonry paint, proper primer and two coats so moisture passes through instead of peeling.
Efflorescence treated, brick primed, then two full coats sprayed and backrolled for uniform coverage.
Even color, sharp lines, sealed mortar. The house reads like it was just built.
True on every Zion brick job we take:
What Zion Brick Looks Like When We Leave
Clean lines, even color, no overspray on the windows. The house looks like it was just built.
What Zion Customers Say After the Last Coat
Most of our Zion work comes from someone a few blocks over. Read what they said about the prep, the finish and how the house looked when we cleared out.
Other Painting Work We Do Around Zion
Brick is a big part of our schedule, but the same crew covers most of what a Lake County house needs.
Exterior painting
Wood, fiber cement and vinyl siding. See exterior painting in Zion.
Deck and fence staining
Wood decks, railings and fences sealed. View deck staining in Zion.
Interior painting
Walls, ceilings and trim inside. See house painting in Zion.
Commercial painting
Zion businesses and offices. Visit commercial painting in Zion.
Painting more than one place in Lake County? We cover the whole Lake County service area, and everything we do in town sits on the Zion painting page.
Brick Painting in Zion, IL: Common Questions
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Can you paint brick in the winter in Zion?
Will you help us choose a brick color?
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Get Your Zion Brick Painted Properly
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew that knows Lake County brick. Book online and take $50 off.