Professional Paint Stripping Services
1,000+ Projects
Completed across Chicagoland
Two Proven Methods
Chemical & heat stripping
Historic Specialists
Preserving original detail
Complete Paint Stripping & Removal Service
When surfaces have too many layers of old paint, or when existing coatings are peeling, cracking, or alligatoring, stripping down to bare substrate is the only way to get lasting results. Z&Z Painting provides professional paint stripping for trim, doors, siding, millwork, and other wood surfaces using the right method for each situation.
We assess each surface to determine the best removal approach—chemical strippers for delicate millwork and detailed trim, and heat methods for thick buildup on flat surfaces. Once stripped, surfaces are cleaned, sanded smooth, and primed for a fresh finish.
What's Included
- Surface and coating assessment
- Method selection (chemical or heat)
- Full work-area containment and protection
- Complete paint removal to bare substrate
- Surface sanding and smoothing
- Primer application for repainting
- Debris cleanup and proper disposal
Ideal For
- Historic homes with layered paint buildup
- Wood doors and millwork headed for stain-grade refinishing
- Surfaces with severe peeling or alligatoring
What Our Customers Say
Reviews from our customers on Google
"They also stripped the old sealant from our cedar porch columns, railings, and planter box before staining everything with a perfect finish. … The quality of the work and attention to detail really stood out."
Pair This Service With
After stripping, these services complete the restoration with a lasting, beautiful finish.
Exterior Painting
Once old paint is stripped away, protect and beautify your home's exterior with expert painting on a clean, properly prepared surface.
Learn MoreFront Door Refinishing
Stripped front doors deserve a stunning new finish. We restore and refinish wood doors with weather-sealed, lasting results.
Learn MoreProfessional Paint Stripping in Chicago's Suburbs
Layers of old paint can obscure beautiful woodwork and trim — professional paint stripping reveals the original detail underneath and prepares surfaces for a fresh finish. We carefully strip paint from mantels, banisters, and millwork in historic North Shore homes in Kenilworth and Glencoe , and restore original character in vintage and traditional homes across the Southwest Suburbs in La Grange and Burr Ridge . Our goal is preserving craftsmanship that deserves to be seen.
Let's Restore Your Surfaces
Schedule your free assessment today. We'll evaluate your surfaces and recommend the best stripping method.
Paint Stripping FAQs
Common questions about our services
If paint is peeling in small spots, scraping and spot-priming may be enough. But if you see widespread cracking, alligatoring, or multiple layers lifting, full stripping gives the best long-term result. We'll assess your surfaces and recommend the most cost-effective approach.
No — Z&Z Painting is not an EPA RRP-certified firm, and we don't test for or strip lead-based paint. If your home was built before 1978 and you suspect lead on the surfaces you want stripped, that testing and removal belongs with a certified lead professional. We're glad to handle priming and finishing once the surface is cleared.
We match the method to the surface. Chemical strippers work best for detailed trim and millwork where preserving profiles matters. Heat methods are effective for thick buildup on flat surfaces like doors and siding. We work on wood surfaces only — we don't offer media blasting or masonry paint removal.
Not when done correctly. Chemical stripping and careful heat application preserve original wood profiles and details. We avoid aggressive methods on delicate surfaces. For historic millwork, we use the gentlest effective approach to protect original craftsmanship.
It depends on the surface area, number of paint layers, and method used. A single door might take a day, while a full exterior with heavy buildup could take a week or more. We'll provide a timeline estimate after assessing your project.
We contain all work areas with drop cloths, plastic sheeting, and tape. Chemical residue and stripped material are collected and disposed of properly. We leave your property clean when the job is done.
No — we don't strip paint from brick, concrete, or masonry, and we don't offer media blasting. If you have painted brick that needs a new finish, stripping usually isn't the right answer anyway: a breathable mineral coating like Romabio Masonry Flat goes directly over sound existing paint with MicroGrip Primer, covers fully, and carries a 20-year warranty.
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