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J & J Decorating

1649 Penny Lane
4.77(
145
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J & J Decorating

1649 Penny Lane
4.77(
145
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 local quotes requested

I started my business in 1977 and have always taken great pride in my work and given very fair prices. I specialize in residential and commercial interior painting & wallpapering. Over the years, I have dedicated myself to giving each and every one of my customers excellent workmanship, and honesty. I believe that is what has kept me in business for 45 years with the majority of my business being repeat customers or referrals. You have a vision of how you want your home to look and feel and I am committed to helping you achieve that. I personally will come out to do your FREE estimate, assist you with your color scheme and colors, as well as discussing the best materials and finish for your home. Again, I will personally be doing the work in your home! I want you to be more than pleased with the transformation, so that you call me back because you know that I have, and always will give you excellence and honesty! (815)-382-7297 is my direct line and feel free to call or text. If needed, you may also contact me via email at [email protected] Contact by phone will ensure a quicker response. More information about my business may also be found at my website: http://www.jandjdecorating.com

"I recently had a family room repainted by J&J Decorating. This included ceiling, walls & trim .. including a french door. One wall and a ceiling area had a problem from built up candle soot. The project also included removing an old can light & patching the hole. J&J Decoraring did an excellent job, in a timely fashion, for a reasonable price. You cannot go wrong selecting J&J Decorating for your next project!"

Robert A on July 2024

I started my business in 1977 and have always taken great pride in my work and given very fair prices. I specialize in residential and commercial interior painting & wallpapering. Over the years, I have dedicated myself to giving each and every one of my customers excellent workmanship, and honesty. I believe that is what has kept me in business for 45 years with the majority of my business being repeat customers or referrals. You have a vision of how you want your home to look and feel and I am committed to helping you achieve that. I personally will come out to do your FREE estimate, assist you with your color scheme and colors, as well as discussing the best materials and finish for your home. Again, I will personally be doing the work in your home! I want you to be more than pleased with the transformation, so that you call me back because you know that I have, and always will give you excellence and honesty! (815)-382-7297 is my direct line and feel free to call or text. If needed, you may also contact me via email at [email protected] Contact by phone will ensure a quicker response. More information about my business may also be found at my website: http://www.jandjdecorating.com

"I recently had a family room repainted by J&J Decorating. This included ceiling, walls & trim .. including a french door. One wall and a ceiling area had a problem from built up candle soot. The project also included removing an old can light & patching the hole. J&J Decoraring did an excellent job, in a timely fashion, for a reasonable price. You cannot go wrong selecting J&J Decorating for your next project!"

Robert A on July 2024


"Everything was wonderful.Very professional company and we highly recommend them to others looking for projects to be done.We will call on them for future projects."

Brad B on September 2025

With 15 years of experience, Ayala The Paintman Services works hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"Everything was wonderful.Very professional company and we highly recommend them to others looking for projects to be done.We will call on them for future projects."

Brad B on September 2025


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Alex M Painting Inc

248 West Whispering Oaks
5.00(
17
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Alex M Painting Inc

248 West Whispering Oaks
5.00(
17
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
69 local quotes requested

🎨 Alex M Painting 🎨 FREE ESTIMATES With 10+ years of expertise in Round Lake, Alex M Painting specializes in: ●Interior/Exterior Painting●Cabinet Installation●Pressure Washing. roofing. Ready to transform your space? Call (224) 419-1637 for a project quote today! 📞Se habla Español!

"Everything went great. Alex is very honest, very good at what he does and puts in a good days work. The wood repairs on the exterior of the house were done to perfection. When he left everything was cleaned up well. I would hire him again anytime."

Carol D on September 2025

🎨 Alex M Painting 🎨 FREE ESTIMATES With 10+ years of expertise in Round Lake, Alex M Painting specializes in: ●Interior/Exterior Painting●Cabinet Installation●Pressure Washing. roofing. Ready to transform your space? Call (224) 419-1637 for a project quote today! 📞Se habla Español!

"Everything went great. Alex is very honest, very good at what he does and puts in a good days work. The wood repairs on the exterior of the house were done to perfection. When he left everything was cleaned up well. I would hire him again anytime."

Carol D on September 2025


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MKD Drywall & painting services

5.00(
8
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MKD Drywall & painting services

5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
207 local quotes requested

MKD Drywall & Painting is a fully insured company that provides excellent quality work for your drywall and painting needs. Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today! ***for this month get 10% off on the total amount of your project***

"I had a drywall disaster one Saturday night. I thought the drywall on the affected wall would need to be replaced. As a matter of fact I was told that much by a very knowledgeable person. So I went to angie’s list with the intention to find a drywall installer. MKD was one of the providers i selected. I did that at about 8 pm on that Saturday night. I then turned on my TV to watch a movie not expecting anything till at least Monday morning. In about 3 minutes I got contacted by MKD and after discussing my options, I was happy to learn that all was not lost and that they could do a miracle saving me from installing new drywall - a 2k endeavor. And guess what, they could do it Sunday morning! Wow. Mario showed up exactly on time. He was very patient and friendly throughout the whole proce . He worked for about 7 hours and did an AMAZING job. I also asked him to touch an area in the kitchen that had bothered me and my wife for months. He took care of that too. We were a very happy family that night indeed. Thank you, Mario!! I’m going to use MKD for all my painting and deywall needs!"

Sergei G on January 2025

MKD Drywall & Painting is a fully insured company that provides excellent quality work for your drywall and painting needs. Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today! ***for this month get 10% off on the total amount of your project***

"I had a drywall disaster one Saturday night. I thought the drywall on the affected wall would need to be replaced. As a matter of fact I was told that much by a very knowledgeable person. So I went to angie’s list with the intention to find a drywall installer. MKD was one of the providers i selected. I did that at about 8 pm on that Saturday night. I then turned on my TV to watch a movie not expecting anything till at least Monday morning. In about 3 minutes I got contacted by MKD and after discussing my options, I was happy to learn that all was not lost and that they could do a miracle saving me from installing new drywall - a 2k endeavor. And guess what, they could do it Sunday morning! Wow. Mario showed up exactly on time. He was very patient and friendly throughout the whole proce . He worked for about 7 hours and did an AMAZING job. I also asked him to touch an area in the kitchen that had bothered me and my wife for months. He took care of that too. We were a very happy family that night indeed. Thank you, Mario!! I’m going to use MKD for all my painting and deywall needs!"

Sergei G on January 2025


"Outstanding work! Angel is very professional polite and prompt. The work he did was meticulous , attention to detail , high-quality . I would hire him again for any project that I had that he would be willing to accept. The work on my deck exceeded all expectations!!!! It looks brand new! I am beyond happy with the work of this company!!!"

Karen L on June 2022

Trinity Quality Painting's mission is to provide high quality service at a reasonable price. We provide free estimates to our customers and guarantee a quick turn around.

"Outstanding work! Angel is very professional polite and prompt. The work he did was meticulous , attention to detail , high-quality . I would hire him again for any project that I had that he would be willing to accept. The work on my deck exceeded all expectations!!!! It looks brand new! I am beyond happy with the work of this company!!!"

Karen L on June 2022


Compass Paitning & Services llc

3125 W LINCOLN AVE
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Compass Paitning & Services llc

3125 W LINCOLN AVE
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate
Warranties offered

I’m an experienced professional painter over 10 years of experience my services are in and around Milwaukee area all work is done with attention to detail so if you need any paint applied to your home or business I am the right painter for your needs

I’m an experienced professional painter over 10 years of experience my services are in and around Milwaukee area all work is done with attention to detail so if you need any paint applied to your home or business I am the right painter for your needs


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Busche Colorworks

2497 Lorraine Ln
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Busche Colorworks

2497 Lorraine Ln
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

We are a small family owned an operated painting company just putting our name out for local places we are fully insured with over 100 years combined experience an our quality an efficiency shows that an we look forward to hearing from you.

We are a small family owned an operated painting company just putting our name out for local places we are fully insured with over 100 years combined experience an our quality an efficiency shows that an we look forward to hearing from you.


"I’ve never seen a company that interacts with its clients like this one! the customer service is awesome. They did a very good and clean job. I will hire them again 100% recommend"

Micaela on November 2024

Painting business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"I’ve never seen a company that interacts with its clients like this one! the customer service is awesome. They did a very good and clean job. I will hire them again 100% recommend"

Micaela on November 2024



We specialize in custom wood carpentry, cabinets also do cabinet repaints and painting residential and commercial interior and exterior

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Exterior Painting questions, answered by experts

The best paint for an older deck depends on the material and whether or not your deck already has a coat of paint. Generally, if your deck already has paint on it, you should choose the same type of paint when repainting the deck. For example, if an old deck has oil-based paint on it, stick with oil; if your deck has water-based paint, choose water-based paint. 

Typically, professionals recommend two coats of paint for even coverage. However, you may be able to get away with one coat if you’re painting over a light color with a darker or similar-shade color. But if you’re going from a darker to a lighter color, like white to black, you may need up to three coats.

If you’re going from a darker to a lighter color, like white to black, you may need up to three coats. Buying high-quality paint and using primer on the walls beforehand can save you the extra labor and cost that comes with adding more coats of paint.

You can paint an old wooden fence, but make sure first to do a deep clean (ideally with a pressure washer) and inspect the fence for any existing damage. Painting over dirt and debris will cause your paint to peel. Once you’ve cleaned and repaired any minor issues, use a primer and high-quality satin paint.

Most primers should dry for 24 hours before painting over them, but some primers that are marketed as quick-drying may be paintable sooner. Check the manufacturer’s instructions on your primer to find out how long you should let it dry before painting.

To prep a floor for painting, start by sweeping and cleaning any loose debris that could puncture the protective material. Take out as much furniture as possible. Then lay plastic, canvas, rosin paper, or masonite sheets across the room, securing them at the edges with masking tape. Plan your painting so that you minimize the chances you’ll step in and track any splatters.

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