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Avatar for Mars Painting
Mars Painting
4.9(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Such amazing work done by this team! Got our house painted and we couldn’t be happier with the results. They were so efficient and timely and the end product is beautiful and clean. Highly recommend!"
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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MQ Painting
4.9(
87
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"MQ Painting was very professional in every aspect of the work they completed for us. They power washed every surface prior to painting. All surfaces were sanded or scraped as needed. Two coats of stain we applied to all surfaces. The garage doors were stripped, stained and varnished. The deck railings were completely replaced and painted on a very large deck. Originally, Jose thought only a portion of the railing spindles needed to be replaced. As the job proceeded it was apparent that all spindles and railing wood needed to be replaced. The only additional charge was for the materials, not for labor even though every spindle needed to be individually cut from larger pieces of lumber. MQ was the only painting contractor who bid on our paint job who was willing to do all the woodwork repairs needed on the deck. Other contractors said we'd need to have someone repair the deck and then they would paint it. We appreciated working with just one contractor. Their painting and carpentry work was top notch. All workers were neat, punctual and conscientious. All materials and tools were picked up and stored at the end of every work day. I discovered MQ Painting through Angie's List. I highly recommend MQ Painting and would absolutely hire them again."
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Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lilian Touch Restoration Inc
4.9(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rafael and his crew did an amazing job sanding and preparing the surface and because of this the finished product looks better than I imagined it could look, thank you to you and your team Rafael"
Painting - Exterior Project
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Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+437

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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MD Fine Touch Painters, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Marcus and team did a great job staining our fence and power washing our house. Competitive and fair pricing! Marcus was extremely knowledgable about paint/stain products and what application would be best to get our desired results! Very timely in getting us on his calendar and the team was very professional! Hire them! You won’t be disappounted."
exterior projects
exterior projects
exterior projects
exterior projects
exterior projects

+12

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
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Fortune Restoration
4.5(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I don’t do reviews typically but I am making an exception in this case. Our three story, 102-year house needed a significant facelift to the exterior. This included carpentry repairs to replace rotting window sills and deck stairs, stucco repair, painting and staining. Peter Fortune responded quickly to a request for a quote. He was punctual, straight forward and professional. He provided the quote rapidly and an estimated time for the completion of the project. Despite one of the rainiest springs on record, the job was done on time. The carpentry crew arrived first and did their part promptly. The quality of the work was top-notch. The crew chief was exceedingly polite and helpful. The finish crew impressed me like none other. Having worked as a painter in an earlier life, I appreciate good preparation of surfaces. There is a lot of detail on this old house and the crew took care to strip the paint off down to the work surface. This had clearly not been done for many years on the house. The subsequent paint job looks all the sharper as a result. The crews were neat, did not leave trash on the property and did not damage plants. And they were nice guys as well. This is how jobs should be done. My wife and I were so pleased, we have commissioned some interior work with Fortune."
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Response time1 day
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Big League Painting
4.7(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Big League Company for two big painting projects... garage interior painting and a very large outdoor deck with a full pergola above it. Patrick, the owner, contacted us quickly, gave us a detailed quote, and scheduled us within 3 days for the projects to begin. His crew, Ramiro and Asok, did excellent work...very hard-working and professional.The communication was excellent! We highly recommend this company!"
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New Railing
Deck
Crew Chief
2126 Harrison Street

+9

Response time11 hrs
Response rate92%
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Master Pro Painting, Inc
4.3(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Adelmo and his crew were fantastic. We hired them to build a pergola on our roof deck as well as re-stain the existing wood from a red paint to a more natural wood stain. The quality of their work is amazing. You can't even see the old red paint and the pergola turned out exactly as we imagined. Adelmo did a great job communicating the step by step process throughout the project. I would definitely hire them again for any future projects."
basement remodeling
painting
kitchen
painting
deck painting

+29

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
142 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Las Mela's Painting Co.
4.7(
55
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jasmine and Angel were very well informed on painting, wood, power washing, carpentry. They were fast and efficient. The house, deck and railings look fabulous! They are very nice, friendly and have a strong work ethic. Las Mela's Painting is a winner and I will certainly hire again and refer them. Rich and Jan S. in Wauconda"
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fence/wood replacement
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painted fence

+111

Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Unless you’re using a 2-in-1 formula or painting over an existing coat of paint, it pays to apply a coat of primer ahead of your new paint. Decks see a lot of footfall and exposure to extreme and sudden temperature changes and moisture levels. The primer promotes better paint adhesion, moisture repellency, and a smoother finish, which means you’ll often need fewer coats of paint. 

Avoid using cleaning products that are abrasive or contain bleach or acidic components on composite decking to avoid discoloration. Early-generation Trex decking isn’t designed to handle pressure washer cleaning—and if you use them on second-generation boards, always use a low setting to avoid the risk of damage that can risk voiding your warranty.

Many decking oils can help slow down algae growth, but they don't completely stop it. These oils work by sealing the wood, which reduces moisture and, therefore, algae growth. Some decking oils also help protect against UV damage, but they need to be reapplied according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure the decking stays protected.

It’s often best to spray on deck sealer. Sprayers can apply sealant more quickly and evenly than rolling while still enabling you to reach tight spaces. When using a sprayer, always use a low-pressure setting at a close distance to ensure an even application. Avoid using sprayers on windy days.

Yes, it's a good idea to sand the wall with fine-grit sandpaper after spackling, especially if you plan on painting. You can do this by hand or using a sander, but the idea is to ensure the spackle is flush with the wall. Sanding will give your wall a smooth, uniform finish and help your paint and wallpaper stay put.

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