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Avatar for Lookswell Painting and Handyman Services
Lookswell Painting and Handyman Services
1951 W Cortland
4.81(
361
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Lookswell Painting and Handyman Services
1951 W Cortland
4.81(
361
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
75 local quotes requested

Lookswell Painting has been serving clients as a family owned business since 1963. We are a full service painting contractor specializing in residential painting and decorating, commercial and industrial painting, and cabinet refinishing and restoration. Request a quote, or email us at [email protected] for immediate service. We are a licensed contractor with over 50 years of experience. We understand that quality goes a long way in making your surroundings look fresh and up to date. We use the finest materials when we work on any project resulting in high quality and lasting results.

"The Lookswell team, especially Jim, Omar & Cindy, were exceptionally professional & dedicated to the task. The final work looks great, appreciated the level of experience that allowed them to deal with our old house."

Charles F on January 2021

Lookswell Painting has been serving clients as a family owned business since 1963. We are a full service painting contractor specializing in residential painting and decorating, commercial and industrial painting, and cabinet refinishing and restoration. Request a quote, or email us at [email protected] for immediate service. We are a licensed contractor with over 50 years of experience. We understand that quality goes a long way in making your surroundings look fresh and up to date. We use the finest materials when we work on any project resulting in high quality and lasting results.

"The Lookswell team, especially Jim, Omar & Cindy, were exceptionally professional & dedicated to the task. The final work looks great, appreciated the level of experience that allowed them to deal with our old house."

Charles F on January 2021


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CHICAGO PAINTERS INC
6263 N McCormick Blvd #169
4.87(
86
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CHICAGO PAINTERS INC
6263 N McCormick Blvd #169
4.87(
86
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
180 local quotes requested

Chicago Painters is an ANGI Super Service Award winner. If you'd like to contact us for an estimate please go to www.chicago-painters.com or call 773-789-8179. Chicago Painters Inc, your Chicago Painting Contractor, is an award-winning painting company that has been serving the Chicago area since 2001. As a small company owned and operated by a former United States Marine, our clients can expect excellent work ethic and values from us. We provide services in interior painting, exterior painting, drywall repairs, wallpaper removal, paint stripping, deck sealing, power washing and concrete floor epoxy.

"Very professional, painted my entire Chicago Bungalow interior and some exterior fences, garage door etc. Moved furniture, worked quickly and cleaned up afterward. I also hired them to remove my old carpeting and refinish my hard wood floors in the living and dining room. What a fantastic job. I couldn't be more pleased. Our project manager/coordinator Maureen was extremely helpful and attentive. She answered all our questions and coordinated everything. Also the estimator Rafal was very helpful with getting the estimate and breaking down my pricing. Chicago Painters will be my go to painters in the future."

Michael S on August 2023

Chicago Painters is an ANGI Super Service Award winner. If you'd like to contact us for an estimate please go to www.chicago-painters.com or call 773-789-8179. Chicago Painters Inc, your Chicago Painting Contractor, is an award-winning painting company that has been serving the Chicago area since 2001. As a small company owned and operated by a former United States Marine, our clients can expect excellent work ethic and values from us. We provide services in interior painting, exterior painting, drywall repairs, wallpaper removal, paint stripping, deck sealing, power washing and concrete floor epoxy.

"Very professional, painted my entire Chicago Bungalow interior and some exterior fences, garage door etc. Moved furniture, worked quickly and cleaned up afterward. I also hired them to remove my old carpeting and refinish my hard wood floors in the living and dining room. What a fantastic job. I couldn't be more pleased. Our project manager/coordinator Maureen was extremely helpful and attentive. She answered all our questions and coordinated everything. Also the estimator Rafal was very helpful with getting the estimate and breaking down my pricing. Chicago Painters will be my go to painters in the future."

Michael S on August 2023


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Z & Z Painting and Restoration Inc
48 Lambert Dr
4.75(
221
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Z & Z Painting and Restoration Inc
48 Lambert Dr
4.75(
221
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
68 local quotes requested

We are a full service family owned and operated painting company serving North Shore, Chicago and Suburbs for over 10 years. We meet all your Residential, Commercial painting needs. Please visit us at https://www.zandzpainting.com for any inquiries. A good paint job is a smart investment in your property. Not only improving the aesthetics, but also protecting the structural integrity of your home. We have the resources, qualifications and experience necessary to finish each project in a professional and timely manner. Our company strives for excellence every time we paint. We believe it is important that you know we are properly bonded and insured to protect you and your property. We are a highly motivated group looking forward to working with you on your upcoming projects. Please visit us at https://www.zandzpainting.com for more information.

"Alex and his team did an unbelievable job on our kitchen. Repainting and refacing worn black cabinets with frosted glass and outdated hardware, Alex’s team painted our cabinets white, replaced panels and switched out hardware. The result is stunning! It’s hard to believe we were even considering replacing the cabinets. Additionally Alex was a complete joy to work with. He is kind, fastidious and has a shrewd eye for detail. We are thrilled with our new kitchen!"

Deborah R on May 2025

We are a full service family owned and operated painting company serving North Shore, Chicago and Suburbs for over 10 years. We meet all your Residential, Commercial painting needs. Please visit us at https://www.zandzpainting.com for any inquiries. A good paint job is a smart investment in your property. Not only improving the aesthetics, but also protecting the structural integrity of your home. We have the resources, qualifications and experience necessary to finish each project in a professional and timely manner. Our company strives for excellence every time we paint. We believe it is important that you know we are properly bonded and insured to protect you and your property. We are a highly motivated group looking forward to working with you on your upcoming projects. Please visit us at https://www.zandzpainting.com for more information.

"Alex and his team did an unbelievable job on our kitchen. Repainting and refacing worn black cabinets with frosted glass and outdated hardware, Alex’s team painted our cabinets white, replaced panels and switched out hardware. The result is stunning! It’s hard to believe we were even considering replacing the cabinets. Additionally Alex was a complete joy to work with. He is kind, fastidious and has a shrewd eye for detail. We are thrilled with our new kitchen!"

Deborah R on May 2025


Avatar for Sefner Painting
Sefner Painting
3627 Haven Ave
4.97(
120
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Sefner Painting
3627 Haven Ave
4.97(
120
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 local quotes requested

We are an owner operated company. The owner, Greg, having over 20 years experience in the painting field, works on, and oversees all jobs with the help of a small, professional crew. All painters have at least 5 years experience, are detail oriented, well mannered and always professional. We do mostly interiors and some small exterior projects. Anything from a single room to a whole house interior, condo, or office suite. We focus on one project at a time from start to finish. No skipping from job to job. Cost is determined by the job. Prices include all labor and materials including paint. We generally use Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams paints but are also happy to use whichever paint out customers prefer. We get good prices on paint and pass our savings on to our customers. We have a long list of happy, satisfied customers. Please feel free to contact Greg via phone or email to schedule a free estimate. You will not be disappointed!

"We hired Greg through Angi and couldn’t be happier with the experience. He was on time every day, communicated clearly throughout the project, and kept everything clean and organized. Extremely professional yet easy to talk to, he struck the perfect balance between being personable and staying focused on the job. The quality of the work really shows—highly recommended!"

Silvio G on June 2025

We are an owner operated company. The owner, Greg, having over 20 years experience in the painting field, works on, and oversees all jobs with the help of a small, professional crew. All painters have at least 5 years experience, are detail oriented, well mannered and always professional. We do mostly interiors and some small exterior projects. Anything from a single room to a whole house interior, condo, or office suite. We focus on one project at a time from start to finish. No skipping from job to job. Cost is determined by the job. Prices include all labor and materials including paint. We generally use Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams paints but are also happy to use whichever paint out customers prefer. We get good prices on paint and pass our savings on to our customers. We have a long list of happy, satisfied customers. Please feel free to contact Greg via phone or email to schedule a free estimate. You will not be disappointed!

"We hired Greg through Angi and couldn’t be happier with the experience. He was on time every day, communicated clearly throughout the project, and kept everything clean and organized. Extremely professional yet easy to talk to, he struck the perfect balance between being personable and staying focused on the job. The quality of the work really shows—highly recommended!"

Silvio G on June 2025


Avatar for V & R Painting And Cleaning Service LLC
V & R Painting And Cleaning Service LLC
5.00(
3
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V & R Painting And Cleaning Service LLC
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
83 local quotes requested

We specialize in interior and exterior painting services, cabinet painting, staining, drywall installation and repair, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! Interior/ Exterior Painting General cleaning

"The project turned out great, and I am extremely happy how everything looks."

Marcus B on May 2024

We specialize in interior and exterior painting services, cabinet painting, staining, drywall installation and repair, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! Interior/ Exterior Painting General cleaning

"The project turned out great, and I am extremely happy how everything looks."

Marcus B on May 2024


Avatar for Casey Black Painting
Casey Black Painting
1034 N Milwaukee Ave
5.00(
135
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Approved Pro
Casey Black Painting
1034 N Milwaukee Ave
5.00(
135
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 local quotes requested

Casey Black Painting specializes in interior painting, light carpentry, drywall work, and deck maintenance for the Chicagoland area and most of the surrounding suburbs. We have exacting standards and an attention to detail that comes with over 40 years of painting experience. We are clean, punctual, and very trustworthy. We are fully insured and offer free estimates. We have an extensive reference list that is available upon request.

"I hired Casey and his team to paint my entire condo, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Their professionalism, communication, and attention to detail were outstanding from start to finish. I had my colors picked, but Casey helped refine finishes and suggested ways to simplify color use across rooms. He came out for a free quote within a few days, provided insurance info, and came back later to paint samples on the walls so I could feel confident in my choices. I wasn’t living there yet and chose not to be there so I could be surprised, but Casey sent daily updates. They finished exactly on time, stayed within budget, and even swapped out outlet covers for me. The quality was amazing! Clean lines, smooth finishes, and not a drip anywhere. They actually left the place cleaner than they found it. Casey even matched caulk to different tile and fixed a ton of imperfections in the walls and crown molding. I’d absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for great painters."

Sage S on June 2025

Casey Black Painting specializes in interior painting, light carpentry, drywall work, and deck maintenance for the Chicagoland area and most of the surrounding suburbs. We have exacting standards and an attention to detail that comes with over 40 years of painting experience. We are clean, punctual, and very trustworthy. We are fully insured and offer free estimates. We have an extensive reference list that is available upon request.

"I hired Casey and his team to paint my entire condo, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Their professionalism, communication, and attention to detail were outstanding from start to finish. I had my colors picked, but Casey helped refine finishes and suggested ways to simplify color use across rooms. He came out for a free quote within a few days, provided insurance info, and came back later to paint samples on the walls so I could feel confident in my choices. I wasn’t living there yet and chose not to be there so I could be surprised, but Casey sent daily updates. They finished exactly on time, stayed within budget, and even swapped out outlet covers for me. The quality was amazing! Clean lines, smooth finishes, and not a drip anywhere. They actually left the place cleaner than they found it. Casey even matched caulk to different tile and fixed a ton of imperfections in the walls and crown molding. I’d absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for great painters."

Sage S on June 2025


Avatar for RED SKY PAINTING
RED SKY PAINTING
350 S Northwest Hwy
4.72(
46
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RED SKY PAINTING
350 S Northwest Hwy
4.72(
46
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
27 local quotes requested
33 years of experience

Red Sky Painting is a full service owner-operated Company specializing in residential and commercial interior and exterior painting. We also specialize in Power-Washing decks, porches, & fences, as well as waterproofing/sealing/staining. Also, Metal porches with staircase, metal fences, metal balconies, and more....

"perfect. old garage came back to life Owner and crew professional, neat and on time. Would highly recommend"

kim p on June 2025

Red Sky Painting is a full service owner-operated Company specializing in residential and commercial interior and exterior painting. We also specialize in Power-Washing decks, porches, & fences, as well as waterproofing/sealing/staining. Also, Metal porches with staircase, metal fences, metal balconies, and more....

"perfect. old garage came back to life Owner and crew professional, neat and on time. Would highly recommend"

kim p on June 2025


ML Home Interior Remodeling INC.
9420 W Schiller
5.00(
37
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Approved Pro
ML Home Interior Remodeling INC.
9420 W Schiller
5.00(
37
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 local quotes requested

Our company provides high quality work and has been in business for over 20 years. We are very punctual and professional. We specialize in Drywall / Plaster Wall Repairs, Painting - Interior & Exterior. We protect all belongings and floors 100%. We will move furniture if necessary. We are very accommodating and will work around our costumer's schedule(s). We are fully insured. No job is too small.

"Very professional, communicative, and on time. Absolutely would hire again."

Kurt S on October 2024

Our company provides high quality work and has been in business for over 20 years. We are very punctual and professional. We specialize in Drywall / Plaster Wall Repairs, Painting - Interior & Exterior. We protect all belongings and floors 100%. We will move furniture if necessary. We are very accommodating and will work around our costumer's schedule(s). We are fully insured. No job is too small.

"Very professional, communicative, and on time. Absolutely would hire again."

Kurt S on October 2024


Avatar for Touchstone Painting Co
Touchstone Painting Co
17691 W Windslow Dr
4.96(
288
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Approved Pro
Touchstone Painting Co
17691 W Windslow Dr
4.96(
288
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 local quotes requested

Super Service Award winning company 15 years in a row!! Touchstone is a painting and remodeling company for the home owner who really cares about his/her home and expects the job to be done right and done well the first time. We believe the difference between a mediocre job and a great job is found in the details, and therefore we are picky in our work, taking pride in what we do. All our hired help are highly skilled and very experienced only; no amateurs here. Our clients even say that we’re fun to have around! We are straight forward, honest, and easy to work with. Our motto: "We love our work. You will, too."

"I've used this company many times, not only for painting, but for handyman jobs. Jonathan and his crew have proven to be efficient, knowledgeable, and just good people! I have referred him to several neighbors, who have been very pleased with their work. Most recently, I decided to change a small room into my craft room and Jonathan was able to paint the room in a short time. I have never been disappointed with the work of Touchstone!"

Torbeck T on January 2025

Super Service Award winning company 15 years in a row!! Touchstone is a painting and remodeling company for the home owner who really cares about his/her home and expects the job to be done right and done well the first time. We believe the difference between a mediocre job and a great job is found in the details, and therefore we are picky in our work, taking pride in what we do. All our hired help are highly skilled and very experienced only; no amateurs here. Our clients even say that we’re fun to have around! We are straight forward, honest, and easy to work with. Our motto: "We love our work. You will, too."

"I've used this company many times, not only for painting, but for handyman jobs. Jonathan and his crew have proven to be efficient, knowledgeable, and just good people! I have referred him to several neighbors, who have been very pleased with their work. Most recently, I decided to change a small room into my craft room and Jonathan was able to paint the room in a short time. I have never been disappointed with the work of Touchstone!"

Torbeck T on January 2025


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Complete Painting & Restoration LLC
Michigan Ave.
4.95(
77
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Complete Painting & Restoration LLC
Michigan Ave.
4.95(
77
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
97 local quotes requested

Complete Painting and Restoration has been in business for over 10 years. We specialize in painting residential and commercial properties. We also handle fire and water restoration services. As well as some remodeling and electrical. We have the state of the art tools for 100 % dust free sanding and spray equipment for the finest finishes. Cash, checks and credit cards are taken as payment.

"They did very good work in a timely manner and wanted to make sure I was satisfied."

Mary K on February 2023

Complete Painting and Restoration has been in business for over 10 years. We specialize in painting residential and commercial properties. We also handle fire and water restoration services. As well as some remodeling and electrical. We have the state of the art tools for 100 % dust free sanding and spray equipment for the finest finishes. Cash, checks and credit cards are taken as payment.

"They did very good work in a timely manner and wanted to make sure I was satisfied."

Mary K on February 2023

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FAQs for wallpaper removal projects in Chicago, IL

Hiring a professional wallpaper remover is almost always worthwhile. Although the work is more expensive due to labor costs, doing it yourself is extremely time-consuming, complicated, and easy to make mistakes and wreak havoc on your walls, regardless of the tools you use. Professional wallpaper removers have the tools and experience to get old wallpaper down quickly and without damaging the walls behind it.

Removing wallpaper can be easy if you have a non-coated wallpaper, but most homeowners have vinyl-coated wallpaper, which is more durable but tears very easily during the removal process. This feature makes it challenging and time-consuming to remove most wallpaper. There are tools to speed up the process, like steamers, but, unfortunately, it’s easy to permanently damage your walls when using them. In most cases, it’s best to hire a professional wallpaper remover to get the job done quickly and without damaging your home.

In most cases, you cannot wallpaper over existing wallpaper. It’s possible to wallpaper over non-coated wallpaper, but vinyl-coated wallpaper is much more prevalent in homes, so you generally shouldn’t put new wallpaper over existing wallpaper. Adding a layer of wallpaper over vinyl-coated paper will lead to poor adhesion, leaving behind bubbles and imperfections in your wall. Plus, wallpapering over vinyl-coated wallpaper can lead to mold growth, which can be hazardous to your health. It’s usually best to hire a local wallpaper removal service to handle the task to avoid these issues.

The average cost to remove wallpaper is around $3 per square foot, but the total depends on the type of wallpaper, how easy it is to remove, and the size of the room. Most homeowners spend around $780 per room for wallpaper removal, and prices typically fall between $200 and $2,000. Wallpaper removal is expensive because it tends to be a very time-consuming job, and it can sometimes take a full day or more for the work to complete.

The easiest way to remove wallpaper is to use a steamer. The hot steam will loosen the wallpaper paste and make peeling the wallpaper off in large sheets much easier. Unfortunately, steamers can create irreparable damage on your walls, so it’s not a good idea for DIYers to use steamers to remove wallpaper. Instead, hire a professional wallpaper remover to do the work for you. This method will not only speed up the process, but it will also ensure your walls will remain intact post-wallpapering.

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