Brick Painting in Plainfield, IL
Old brick face or block foundation, we prep, prime and paint it so it stays. Sealed against moisture, no peeling in six months, and a written price before we start.
Get your free estimate
Quick Answer
Brick painting in Plainfield, IL starts at $499 for a single wall or foundation section, and an average full exterior brick house runs around $2,800. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company that does this work across Will County. The job includes pressure washing to remove dirt and loose mortar, masonry primer to lock the brick down, two coats of breathable paint, and all the soffit and trim cut in clean. No spray-and-run work. We brush and roll every face so it gets sealed right.
What You Get When We Paint Your Brick
Book brick painting in Plainfield and this is the package. We don't skip the prep that makes it last.
Dirt, mildew and loose mortar blasted off so paint bonds right.
Mortar joints and hairline brick cracks patched with masonry filler.
Alkali-resistant primer seals the brick so paint doesn't bubble.
Breathable acrylic masonry paint that lets moisture escape.
No spray-only shortcuts. We work it into every pore.
Windows, doors and roof edges get clean lines.
Windows, doors and landscaping sheeted and protected.
We walk the whole exterior with you and fix any missed spots.
Brick Painting Prices in Plainfield
Here's where our pricing starts on the brick jobs Plainfield homeowners ask about. Brick condition, height and how much trim is involved move the final number.
Not sure which job you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Plainfield brick jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Plainfield Brick Has Its Own Challenges
Plainfield sits on clay soil that shifts with every freeze-thaw cycle. That means brick homes here move more than they do in other towns.
Expansive clay soil
Plainfield's soil swells when wet and shrinks when dry, which makes brick cracks appear faster. We use flexible masonry paint that moves with the wall.
Historic brick in downtown
Older brick around Lockport Street was kiln-fired softer than modern brick. It needs a breathable primer so moisture doesn't get trapped behind the paint.
New construction brick
Newer subdivisions on the west side have harder brick but mortar that can be too soft. We adjust the primer depending on the brick's porosity.
Brick that was painted before can trap moisture if the wrong paint was used. We test a spot before we commit to the whole wall.
How We Paint a Plainfield Brick Home
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a foundation wall or a full two-story house.
Walk and assess
We check the brick condition, look for loose mortar, and write the price.
Pick the finish
Flat or satin. We explain which holds up better on Plainfield brick.
Pressure wash
Full wash with a surface cleaner. Loose paint and dirt come off first.
Repair and fill
Mortar joints and cracks patched with masonry filler and allowed to dry.
Mask and cover
Windows, doors, lights and landscaping sheeted and taped.
Prime the brick
Masonry primer rolled onto every surface to seal and bond.
Two coats
First coat, dry time, then second coat. Brushed and rolled, not sprayed thin.
Unmask and inspect
Everything uncovered, property cleaned, then we walk with you.
The Brick Work Plainfield Calls Us For
Most calls fall into one of three categories. Same prep and same paint standard on all of them.
Full brick exteriors
Whole brick homes. We do the brick, the trim, the soffits and the deck and fence work if needed.
Foundations and block
Exposed basement block or crawl space walls above grade. See basement painting for interior block too.
Commercial brick
Retail strip centers and office buildings. Scheduled after hours to keep traffic clear.
A Crew That Knows Brick From Melrose Park to Plainfield
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Plainfield is about a half hour down I-55, and we've been out here enough to know how these brick homes age. The person who prices your job is the person who paints it.
Brick isn't siding. You can't just roll a coat over it and hope. We've painted brick in Plainfield that had been covered in sealer, brick that was freshly tuckpointed, and brick that had never seen paint. Each one takes a different approach, and we lay it out before we start.
If we're already out in Plainfield for brick, we can handle siding painting or exterior painting at the same time.
Get my free estimate
What Goes Wrong With Brick Paint, and What You Get Instead
Almost every brick call starts with one of these. Here's the cause on the left, and here's what the job looks like when we pack up.
The problem
Wall paint used on brick traps moisture. Freeze-thaw pops it right off.
Moisture behind the paint pushes through. Shows up as big blisters.
Unsealed brick dusts off onto your hand. Paint won't stick to that.
What you get
Masonry primer and breathable acrylic paint that moves with the brick.
Blisters gone because the moisture can escape through the paint.
Brick that holds its color and can be hosed clean.
True on every Plainfield brick job we take:
What Plainfield Brick Looks Like When We Leave
Clean lines, even color, and brick that looks painted instead of coated.
What Plainfield Customers Say After Brick Painting
Most of our Plainfield brick work comes from somebody who saw a neighbor's house painted. Read what they said about the prep, the finish and how the property looked when we cleared out.
Other Exterior Work We Do Around Plainfield
Brick painting is a big part of our Plainfield schedule, but we cover most of what a house needs.
Exterior houses
Full outside work on brick, siding, trim and gutters. See Plainfield exterior painting.
Decks and fences
Staining and sealing for wood that stands up to Illinois weather. See deck and fence staining.
Siding
Vinyl and wood siding painted to match your brick. See siding painting.
Commercial
Storefronts, offices and strip centers. See commercial painting.
We cover the whole Will County service area, and everything we do in Plainfield sits on the Plainfield painting page.
Brick Painting in Plainfield, IL: Common Questions
How much does brick painting cost in Plainfield, IL?
How long does it take to paint a brick house in Plainfield?
Do I need to seal my brick before painting?
How soon can you start painting brick in Plainfield?
Can you match the brick color to my siding?
Do you paint commercial brick buildings in Plainfield?
Will the paint peel off my brick in the winter?
Is Vanguard Painting licensed and insured for brick work?
Get Your Plainfield Brick Painted Right
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew that knows brick. Book online and take $50 off.