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Avatar for Preemo Painting & Repairs Inc.
Preemo Painting & Repairs Inc.
5.0(
20
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+3 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The entire team was professional, easy to communicate with & my satisfaction was uppermost in their approach. Their craftsmanship & meticulous attention to detail was demonstrated throughout the painting of the 1st & 2nd floors of our home. Quality work at a competitive price, it doesn't get much better than that. Anthony C, the owner has created & lleads a fine team."
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+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for TRINITY QUALITY PAINTING
TRINITY QUALITY PAINTING
5.0(
39
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend this company. This has probably been my best experience with a painting contractor. Angel (owner) and Cesar were great to work with. Very professional with a high level of expertise that was demonstrated all throughout the job. High quality work and extremely neat (a very high bar when it comes to painting!). Regular updates throughout the project were excellent. Many interior rooms done as well as the garage. The two photos do not begin to highlight the high quality of the work."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Rey's Painting & Drywall LLC
Rey's Painting & Drywall LLC
5.0(
33
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I called Taulant on a Tuesday late afternoon and within an hour he came by to look at what I needed done and was back as we agreed on Thursday to repair some drywall in my basement and paint. He did an excellent job with the drywall repair and painting. He’s very professional and lays down tarps and cleaned up each day. I’m looking forward to hiring him for my next project! Dave"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
Avatar for Sadot De la Paz Painting
Sadot De la Paz Painting
4.8(
111
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Sadot and his team did an OUTSTANDING job painting the interior of my home ... He also installed vinyl flooring in several rooms in my home. His prices are more than fair... You can tell his team take pride in there work.. I will be hiring him again in a few weeks to do other work.. Forgot to mentioned that his team also painted and stained my stairs and replaced interior door. All quality work.."
Preparing Area
garage
bathroom
living room molding replacement
deck before spray paint

+241

Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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New-Age Renovations LLC
4.8(
28
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

We are an ethical, honest and professional company. We are easy to communicate with. Always working with you until the job is done right and to your specifications. When working with our company you can expect integrity, prompt service and superior customer service. We take pride in our services and enjoy making clients repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We will meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting. Call us today for your free estimate. You will be pleased you did. Thank you

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Tile and flooring work

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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Interior Painting FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, you can paint over old exterior paint, but success depends on the condition of the existing paint and proper surface preparation. If the previous coating is in good shape (not cracked, peeling, or flaky), you can paint over it with less prep work. However, for the most durable and professional-looking results, follow these key preparation steps:

  • Clean the Surface: Thoroughly clean the exterior to remove all dirt, grime, and mildew. A pressure washer can be very effective for this.

  • Scrape and Sand: If the old paint is peeling, cracked, or flaky, you must scrape off all loose paint. After scraping, sand the surface to create a smooth, even base for the new paint. Sanding is especially important for wood siding.

  • Apply Primer: Using a quality exterior primer is highly recommended. It ensures the new paint adheres properly, improves durability, and provides a uniform finish. If you are painting a lighter color over a dark one, a tinted primer will help cover the old color more effectively.

Some brands offer paint-and-primer-in-one products for convenience. Taking the time to prepare the surface properly will not only increase your home's curb appeal but also help protect your siding and extend its life.

The biggest issue with painting your interior walls with exterior paint isn’t the way the paint looks or performs—it’s the lack of ventilation. The higher quantities of VOCs in exterior paint will have a harder time dispersing in an enclosed space, so do everything you can to direct them out—like turning on a fan and opening your windows and doors. Afterward, you can simply prime and redo your walls with interior paint, and no one will know the difference.

When determining the correct size of replacement windows you need for your home, you must take the horizontal and vertical measurements from inside, not outside. To measure the window horizontally, place the tape measure across the two inside window jambs. To take a vertical measurement, place the tape measure between the sill and head jamb.

Yes, you can technically use a pressure washer to remove paint from brick, but it comes with a significant risk of damaging the brick surface. A high-power pressure washer can be fast but may leave the brick looking unsightly. The recommended method is to first apply a chemical paint stripper, following the product's instructions, and then use a stiff metal bristle brush or a pressure washer on a low-pressure setting to remove the loosened paint. Due to the risk of damage, it is often best to hire a professional who can use low-stress methods.

Linoleum adhesive is quite stubborn, so you may have to try several different methods for removal. You can start with a wallpaper steamer and steam it off or add laundry detergent to water and let it soak into the adhesive. You can try paint thinner directly on the adhesive for about 10 minutes and then wipe away.

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