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"Jorge was great. He went above and beyond. I needed an aluminum garage repainted. Other companies wanted to just pressure wash it and paint. Jorge sanded to bare metal, primed it then repainted. Highly recommended. Out of 10 stars, he’s a 12."

Robert S on September 2025

Here to serve your needs on home services, such as interior and exterior painting, deck/patio care, Stucco, and Carpentry/Handyman. I am owner operated with 20 years of experience. Guarantee quality and professional painting and services.

"Jorge was great. He went above and beyond. I needed an aluminum garage repainted. Other companies wanted to just pressure wash it and paint. Jorge sanded to bare metal, primed it then repainted. Highly recommended. Out of 10 stars, he’s a 12."

Robert S on September 2025



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Horton Family Group

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Horton Family Group

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Horton Family Group is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 20 years of experience serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Mr. Horton and his worker Alex were extremely professional, prompt, reasonably priced. Iâ m looking forward to completing more projects with this company."

Arma A on February 2021

Horton Family Group is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 20 years of experience serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Mr. Horton and his worker Alex were extremely professional, prompt, reasonably priced. Iâ m looking forward to completing more projects with this company."

Arma A on February 2021


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Lilian Touch Restoration Inc

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Lilian Touch Restoration Inc

4.93(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
34 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

With over 20 years of professional painting experience, we are here to address all your painting needs and or dreams. We do interior and exterior painting small jobs and the entire house. And we offer 20% off for every exterior work for the spring season save your slot for spring season and free estimation Also accepting commercial and residential paintings.

"I was in help to get my bathroom repaired and painted. So I hired Lilian touch and restoration inc. The work that they did was fantastic. The work that this company did left my family and me so happy that I will be calling them for more work. Thank you so much for the great work."

Evangelina D on November 2025

With over 20 years of professional painting experience, we are here to address all your painting needs and or dreams. We do interior and exterior painting small jobs and the entire house. And we offer 20% off for every exterior work for the spring season save your slot for spring season and free estimation Also accepting commercial and residential paintings.

"I was in help to get my bathroom repaired and painted. So I hired Lilian touch and restoration inc. The work that they did was fantastic. The work that this company did left my family and me so happy that I will be calling them for more work. Thank you so much for the great work."

Evangelina D on November 2025


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Mars Painting

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Mars Painting

4.91(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
79 local quotes requested
33 years of experience

Mars Painting is a painting contractor / painter serving the Waukegan, IL area since 1992. We specialize in interior and exterior painting services, staining, cabinet painting, and more! We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"Mario was GREAT to work with. He was personable and honest and the quality of work excellent. His crew painted the exterior of an over 125 year old wooden house that was in bad shape and it looks wonderful. His crew also painted the interior ceilings of my house that had water damage in two different areas. His crew were quiet clean and respectful taking great care and making sure everything was completely to my satisfaction. Will only be using Mars Painting in the future."

Paula D on November 2025

Mars Painting is a painting contractor / painter serving the Waukegan, IL area since 1992. We specialize in interior and exterior painting services, staining, cabinet painting, and more! We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"Mario was GREAT to work with. He was personable and honest and the quality of work excellent. His crew painted the exterior of an over 125 year old wooden house that was in bad shape and it looks wonderful. His crew also painted the interior ceilings of my house that had water damage in two different areas. His crew were quiet clean and respectful taking great care and making sure everything was completely to my satisfaction. Will only be using Mars Painting in the future."

Paula D on November 2025


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Fortune Restoration

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Fortune Restoration

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
208 local quotes requested

Fortune Restoration is a full service painting, tuckpointing, and restoration company that serves residential homeowners from Hyde Park to Lincoln Park to Oak Park and River Forest, and the entire North Shore and Western Suburbs. Commercial, industrial and institutional projects are also taken on throughout the Chicagoland area. Additional email - [email protected] Additional contact name - Mr. Bob Fortune, Mr. Tom Fortune.

"Fortune Restoration in Lincolnwood, Illinois has provided painting and restoration on the historic Noble-Seymour-Crippen House (Chicago's oldest--1833) for more than the past two decades. They strongly believe in preserving historical properties, while providing exceptional service and attentive care to architectural details so necessary in restoring and maintaining our structure. Their crews are very accommodating and professional, qualities that lead to a positive result. We are very pleased with their work and commitment to preserving Chicago's oldest house for our community and others in the city and elsewhere to appreciate and enjoy. Harris Miller President Norwood Park Historical Society"

Harris M on October 2025

Fortune Restoration is a full service painting, tuckpointing, and restoration company that serves residential homeowners from Hyde Park to Lincoln Park to Oak Park and River Forest, and the entire North Shore and Western Suburbs. Commercial, industrial and institutional projects are also taken on throughout the Chicagoland area. Additional email - [email protected] Additional contact name - Mr. Bob Fortune, Mr. Tom Fortune.

"Fortune Restoration in Lincolnwood, Illinois has provided painting and restoration on the historic Noble-Seymour-Crippen House (Chicago's oldest--1833) for more than the past two decades. They strongly believe in preserving historical properties, while providing exceptional service and attentive care to architectural details so necessary in restoring and maintaining our structure. Their crews are very accommodating and professional, qualities that lead to a positive result. We are very pleased with their work and commitment to preserving Chicago's oldest house for our community and others in the city and elsewhere to appreciate and enjoy. Harris Miller President Norwood Park Historical Society"

Harris M on October 2025


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R&D Painting LLC

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R&D Painting LLC

4.95(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
71 local quotes requested

My company specializes in interior and exterior painting in all kinds of finishing. My goal is doing the job as well as possible, so that the customer is 100% satisfied that is my commitment. I have over 6 years of personal experience in the Painting industry. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. R&D Painting LLC always offers free estimates and we would love to look at how we can bring life back to your home. Please call us or click for an estimate today! We look forward to speaking to you

"They have worked at our home for over five years. They are the best- they do a great job, always show up, are good communicators, and always clean up. Would highly suggest."

Lindsey B on June 2025

My company specializes in interior and exterior painting in all kinds of finishing. My goal is doing the job as well as possible, so that the customer is 100% satisfied that is my commitment. I have over 6 years of personal experience in the Painting industry. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. R&D Painting LLC always offers free estimates and we would love to look at how we can bring life back to your home. Please call us or click for an estimate today! We look forward to speaking to you

"They have worked at our home for over five years. They are the best- they do a great job, always show up, are good communicators, and always clean up. Would highly suggest."

Lindsey B on June 2025


"The Bici Brothers did a fantastic job on my drywall and paint project! They were timely on their communication, very professional with their work, and had great attention to detail. They went above and beyond and I would definitely hire them again for my next project. I couldn’t be happier with the results and at a fair price too!"

Dave J on October 2025

We specialize in drywall and painting work. We take pride in the work we do and we will treat your home as we would our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"The Bici Brothers did a fantastic job on my drywall and paint project! They were timely on their communication, very professional with their work, and had great attention to detail. They went above and beyond and I would definitely hire them again for my next project. I couldn’t be happier with the results and at a fair price too!"

Dave J on October 2025


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Castino Painting, Stucco, Restoration

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Castino Painting, Stucco, Restoration

4.74(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
372 local quotes requested

Founded in 1974, Castino Restoration is your local neighborhood business that provides water/flood damage clean up & restoration, mold remediation, carpet, rug & upholstery cleaning, interior / exterior painting, stucco, carpentry, handyman, floor installation & refinishing, gutter cleaning & roof snow removal. We pride ourselves in being skilled, ethical, friendly & fast. And we always clean up everyday before we leave. Give us a call, try us out!

"I have been very satisfied with the work performed and finished areas look great. Mike Fuche (co-owner/estimator) is responsive, easy to work with, and quotes fair prices for the work involved. It’s great to have a contractor that I can turn to with trust and rely upon to take care of the job timely and professionally."

Rachel J on September 2020

Founded in 1974, Castino Restoration is your local neighborhood business that provides water/flood damage clean up & restoration, mold remediation, carpet, rug & upholstery cleaning, interior / exterior painting, stucco, carpentry, handyman, floor installation & refinishing, gutter cleaning & roof snow removal. We pride ourselves in being skilled, ethical, friendly & fast. And we always clean up everyday before we leave. Give us a call, try us out!

"I have been very satisfied with the work performed and finished areas look great. Mike Fuche (co-owner/estimator) is responsive, easy to work with, and quotes fair prices for the work involved. It’s great to have a contractor that I can turn to with trust and rely upon to take care of the job timely and professionally."

Rachel J on September 2020


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Arreguin Professional Painting

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Arreguin Professional Painting

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

Welcome to Arreguin Professional Painting!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"I recommend Arreguin Professional Painting. We recently asked them to paint our kitchen cabinets and we couldn't be happier with the results. The quality of work is exceptional and their prices are very reasonable."

Graciela T on June 2024

Welcome to Arreguin Professional Painting!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"I recommend Arreguin Professional Painting. We recently asked them to paint our kitchen cabinets and we couldn't be happier with the results. The quality of work is exceptional and their prices are very reasonable."

Graciela T on June 2024

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Painting questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can paint most wall panels. In fact, many wall panels come unfinished, meaning you can stain or paint them in any color you choose. Unfinished wall panels are usually less expensive than finished panels, although you should consider the time it will take you to finish them yourself when deciding if the monetary savings are worth it. You can save some money on the labor of finishing your panels if you go the DIY route, though.

If your wall panel already has a stain or paint color on it, you can often paint over it as well. You'll just want to make sure you properly treat the area before painting.

Painted shingles will last between four and seven years; after that point, you’ll need to paint them again and restart the process of having your roof inspected, replacing any damaged shingles, and so on. These inspections and repairs play a crucial role in extending the overall durability of your roof.

First off, take a breath. The good news is that interior paint, especially when used outside, won’t harm your health. The bad news is that you’re going to have to reapply the proper exterior paint at some point in the not-so-distant future. Otherwise the current coat will chip, crack, and fade, or worse, develop mold or an insect infestation without remediation.

In many cases, you can sleep in a room painted with low-VOC paint on the same day you painted it. You’ll want to give it at least 10 hours to allow any lingering chemicals to dissipate. However, it can still have an odor for about a day after painting, so you may want to add extra ventilation or adjust your sleeping arrangements if you’re particularly sensitive. 

No-VOC paint is generally odorless and won’t emit toxic chemicals, so it’s even safer and more comfortable to sleep near after a fresh paint job.

You can technically use wall paint on a ceiling, but it’s not ideal. Wall paint is thinner and more prone to dripping, which makes it harder—and messier—to apply overhead. Any significant level of sheen can highlight ceiling imperfections and create glare from lighting. Flat ceiling paint is the better choice for a smooth, even finish that hides flaws.

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