Cabinet and interior repainting in Bartlett, IL (60103)
Most Bartlett homes went up after 1980, so the calls we get there are less about stripping old paint and more about updating builder finishes: oak or maple cabinets, flat wall paint that marks easily, and trim that has yellowed over the years.
Short answer
In Bartlett we mostly repaint kitchens and interiors in 1980s to 2000s homes, with exteriors on the side. Kitchen cabinet painting typically runs $3,850 to $7,480, and interior rooms with two coats run $465 to $890 each. The number of cabinet doors and drawers, wall repairs, ceiling height and how dark the current color is set the final price.
What does a Bartlett kitchen cabinet repaint involve?
We start by taking the doors and drawer fronts off, labeling each one and its hinges. The boxes stay in place and get masked so counters and appliances are covered. Everything is degreased, because kitchen grease is the main reason cabinet paint fails, then sanded and primed with a bonding primer.
Doors are sprayed in a hard-curing enamel and left to cure before they go back up. Oak cabinets have open grain, so if you want a smooth look we fill the grain first. If you like the texture, we leave it.
Owners in the newer subdivisions and the townhomes often add the rest of the main floor while we are there: the kitchen walls, the family room and the trim.
1980s to 2000s two-story homes and their builder finishes
The village spans Cook, DuPage and Kane counties, and most of its homes were built after 1980. That means lead paint is rarely an issue in the newer subdivisions. The older homes near the Metra station downtown are the exception, and we test and work lead-safe there.
Builder-grade interiors usually have flat paint on every wall, glossy trim that has yellowed and drywall corners that have cracked as the house settled. We wash walls, patch cracks, fill nail pops and repaint in a washable finish. Trim gets cleaned, sanded and repainted so it stays white.
Outside, these homes often have vinyl or fiber cement siding with wood or composite trim, plus a front door and shutters that have faded. A trim and door refresh can make a big difference without repainting the whole house. Fiber cement holds paint well, but the factory coat on the oldest boards is often chalky by now, so we wash it, spot prime cut ends and edges, and finish in an exterior acrylic. Vinyl stays as it is unless you pick a vinyl-safe color, and the wood trim gets scraped, caulked and repainted.
Bartlett projects we take on most
These picks fit the newer housing that makes up most of the village.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting
Original oak and maple cabinets are degreased, primed and sprayed in a hard enamel instead of being replaced.
Interior House Painting
Builder-grade flat walls are cleaned, patched and repainted in a finish that can be wiped.
Trim & Molding Painting
Yellowed baseboards and casings are caulked, sanded and repainted to a clean white.
Drywall Repair
Settling cracks at corners and nail pops in newer homes are patched before the new coat goes on.
Interior Door Painting
Six-panel doors from the original build are painted on both faces and all edges to match fresh trim.
Exterior House Painting
Siding, trim, shutters and front doors on two-story homes are repainted in the warmer months.
Planning a Bartlett kitchen or interior job
Plan for the kitchen downtime
Cabinet doors are off for several days while they cure. Keep a few dishes and a coffee maker in another room, and expect the kitchen to be usable again once the boxes are dry, usually within a day or two.
Decide on the oak grain
Tell us whether you want the grain filled for a smooth finish or left visible. Filling adds time and changes the price.
Tell us the build year
If your home is near the station and was built before 1978, we plan lead-safe work from the start.
Pick a washable sheen
For hallways, kitchens and kids rooms, ask about eggshell or scrubbable matte instead of flat.
Questions from Bartlett
How long does kitchen cabinet painting take in a Bartlett home?
Most kitchens take about a week from the day the doors come off to the day they go back up. Larger kitchens, grain filling and extra repair can add a few days.
What does cabinet painting cost for a Bartlett kitchen?
A typical kitchen runs $3,850 to $7,480. The number of doors and drawers, grain filling on oak, repairs to boxes and whether you add an island or built-ins all move the number.
Is lead paint a concern in Bartlett houses?
Most Bartlett homes were built after 1980, so it is unlikely in the newer subdivisions. Older homes near the Metra station can predate 1978, and we follow EPA lead-safe work practices there.
Can you repaint builder-grade walls in a Bartlett two-story in one week?
Often, yes, for a main floor or a set of bedrooms. Whole-house interiors with tall foyers and lots of trim can take longer, and we plan rooms so the house stays usable while they dry.
Painting in Bartlett? Call us
Call any hour. Someone picks up, takes the details and books a time to walk the job with you.