Ceiling Painting in Chicago, IL Without the Mess
Water stains, popcorn texture, old paint that won't hold — we seal, prime and spray or roll your ceilings so the room looks taller and cleaner. Licensed and insured in Illinois. Free estimates plus $50 off online bookings.
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How much does ceiling painting cost in Chicago, IL?
Ceiling painting in Chicago, IL starts at $99 per room with Broadview True Coat Painting, a licensed and insured company that covers all of Cook County. Every ceiling job includes stain-blocking primer, two coats of flat or eggshell paint, and a full cleanup. We handle popcorn ceilings, drywall, plaster and wood across Chicago, Forest Park, Maywood, River Forest and beyond.
Ceiling Painting Prices in Chicago, IL
Ceiling work is priced per room, but the final number moves based on height, texture and whether the old paint is peeling. We give you a written price before any ladders go up.
| Ceiling job | What it usually covers | Starts at |
|---|---|---|
| Standard ceiling repaint | Flat white or tinted, two coats on drywall or plaster | $99 per room |
| Popcorn ceiling painting | Spray application, texture left intact unless specified | $149 per room |
| Room with ceiling | Walls and ceiling painted together | $129 per room |
| Basement ceiling painting | Exposed joists or drywall, moisture-resistant finish | $199 |
| Kitchen ceiling | Scrubbable finish, grease-stain blocked | $149 |
| Bathroom ceiling | Mould-resistant, moisture-sealed | $99 |
| Full interior with ceilings | All walls and ceilings, one booking | $199 |
| Ceiling touch-up | Spot repair, feather and repaint | $89 |
| Commercial ceiling painting | Warehouse, office or retail ceilings | $499 |
| Ceiling crown moulding | Trim and ceiling line combined | $99 |
Call (708) 797-7649 with your room count. Chicago estimates take about five minutes.
Why Ceiling Painting in Chicago, IL Is Tougher Than It Looks
Chicago has old plaster that sags, new drywall with taped seams that flash through paint, and ceilings that have been rolled a dozen times with flat paint that won't take a second coat. We fix all of it. Same approach on every wall painting job too.
Water stains bleed through white
Old roof or plumbing leaks leave yellow rings. Shellac primer kills them so they never come back through.
Popcorn texture is fragile
Paint it wet and it peels. We spray popcorn ceilings so the texture stays intact and even.
Plaster cracks reopen
Old ceilings crack as buildings move. Mesh tape and flexible compound stop cracks reappearing. Used on ceiling painting across the city.
Drywall seams flash
Poor taping shows through paint. We skim and seal so the ceiling reads as one flat plane.
Glossy old paint won't hold
Oil-based ceilings need sanding and primer or the new paint fails. We prep every surface properly.
Cut lines against the wall are unforgiving
The line where ceiling meets wall has to be straight. We cut by hand and make it crisp on every trim painting and ceiling job.
What's Included With Ceiling Painting From Broadview True Coat Painting
This is the standard package for every ceiling we paint in Chicago. No extras added after you book.
- +Floor and furniture protectionEverything below the ceiling gets covered. No dust or drips on your floors or sofas.
- +Stain-blocking primerWater, nicotine and rust rings get sealed before any finish coat goes on.
- +Primer for bare patchesOld patches and repairs are primed and blended before the final coats.
- +Two finish coatsFlat white or eggshell, tinted to your colour, rolled or sprayed evenly.
- +Crown mouldingTrim gets brushed by hand where it meets the ceiling for a clean line.
- +Popcorn textureSprayed, not rolled, so the texture stays in place and doesn't peel.
- +Daily cleanupLadders packed, floors swept, nothing left in your rooms overnight.
- +Walkthrough and touch-upsYou check every room and we fix any missed spots before we leave.
A Chicago Ceiling Crew That Actually Lives Here
We're based in Broadview, just west of the city, and we've been painting Chicago ceilings for years. The bungalows around Portage Park with their low ceilings and old plaster. The greystones in Logan Square with two-storey vaults. The high-rises along Lake Michigan where you need low-odour paint and careful drop cloths. We know what each building needs.
We cover the whole area too: Oak Park, Evanston, Skokie, River Forest and Forest Park all get the same crew and the same price list.
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Ceiling Painting for Chicago Houses, Businesses and Rentals
One crew, every kind of ceiling. The job is the same regardless of the building type: proper prep, smooth finish, no mess left behind.
Homes and condos
Bungalows, two-flats and high-rise condos. One room or the whole floor, including bedroom ceilings and living room ceilings. Also Berwyn and Cicero.
Offices and retail
Storefronts, clinics and offices in Chicago neighborhoods. We work after hours so you don't close. See our commercial painting for larger jobs. Same setup in Oak Lawn and Tinley Park.
Landlords and turnovers
Unit turns are our fastest work. Patch, prime, two coats, keys back to you. Add touch-up painting or a full house painting package. Property managers in Maywood and Stone Park use us.
We also run ceiling work across the rest of Cook County:
How We Paint a Ceiling in Chicago, From Ladder to Walkthrough
Ceilings are harder than walls because you're working overhead and every drip shows. Here's the order we follow to get it right.
Check the surface
We look for water stains, cracks, peeling edges and textured areas. We decide what primer and prep each room needs.
Cover the floors
Dropsheets laid, furniture pushed to the middle or moved out, switch plates taped off.
Scrape and sand
Old peeling sections scraped, high spots sanded, popcorn left alone unless you want it removed.
Seal stains and patches
Stain-blocking primer on every discoloured spot. Oil-based or shellac depending on the mark.
Prime bare surfaces
New drywall, repaired plaster or bare wood gets a full primer coat before any finish paint.
Cut the edges
Brush the line where ceiling meets wall by hand, so the roller doesn't mash paint onto the wall.
Roll or spray two coats
Back-rolled for even texture, sprayed for popcorn. Second coat after dry time.
Clean and inspect
Floors swept, covers pulled, lights on, then you walk every room and we fix anything.
The Ceiling Problems Chicago Homeowners Call Us About Most
Here's what's really happening with your ceiling and what it looks like once we're done.
Yellow water stains that keep bleeding through
Flat white over a water stain doesn't hide it. Shellac primer does. We block the stain so it never returns. See ceiling painting.
Peeling paint in the bathroom
Moisture gets behind latex paint. We use a moisture-resistant primer and finish that stands up to steam.
A smooth, even ceiling without roller marks
Flat finish that reads as a single colour, no lines, no streaks, and a straight line against the wall.
Your rooms back the same day
Ceilings dry fast. We leave the place clean, floors clear, and the furniture back in place.
Why Chicago Homeowners Choose Broadview True Coat Painting for Ceilings
We're not the cheapest ceiling painting quote you'll get, and we admit that on the phone. What you get instead is a crew that primes properly, covers your furniture, and finishes when we said we would.
Ceilings and walls are most of our work. We do them weekly, not occasionally.
Licensed and insured in Illinois, so your home is covered from the minute we walk in.
Based in Broadview, minutes from Chicago. We're local and we stay local.
Every Chicago ceiling job includes:
What a Painted Ceiling Looks Like When We're Done
Even colour, straight edges, no drips, no roller marks. Ceilings you stop noticing because nothing is wrong with them.
The People on the Ladder in Your House
We're a small painting outfit out of Broadview, working Chicago and the Cook County suburbs around it. The same crew comes back each day until your job is done. You get a free estimate, a written price, and a phone number that reaches a person, not a menu.
Call (708) 797-7649 and we'll have your ceiling painting price in about five minutes. Book online and take $50 off.
Book online and save $50What Chicago Neighbours Say About Our Ceiling Work
Most of our Chicago work comes from someone down the street. Read what homeowners said about the prep, the cut lines and how their house looked when we finished.
Other Painting Work We Do Around Chicago and Cook County
Ceilings are a big part of our week, but the same crew covers most of what a house needs.
Interior painting
Walls, trim and ceilings all in one booking. See interior house painting.
Cabinet painting
Doors sprayed off-site for a factory finish. See cabinet painting.
Exterior painting
Siding, soffits and porches prepped for Illinois weather. See exterior painting.
Commercial painting
Offices, retail and multi-unit buildings. See commercial painting.
Also asked for a lot: door painting, crown moulding, garages, texture matching and decks.
Ceiling Painting in Chicago, IL: Common Questions
How much does ceiling painting cost in Chicago, IL?
How long does it take to paint a ceiling in Chicago?
Can you paint popcorn ceilings in Chicago?
How do you stop water stains from bleeding through paint?
Do I need to move my furniture before you paint ceilings?
Can you paint just the ceiling without touching the walls?
What paint do you use for ceilings in Chicago homes?
Is Broadview True Coat Painting licensed and insured?
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