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Mars Painting

3416 Keith Ave, IL 60031
4.90(
21
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Approved Pro

Mars Painting

3416 Keith Ave, IL 60031
4.90(
21
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
91 local quotes requested

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 and his team did an excellent job. The crew was prompt, professional, flexible and friendly. They helped making color choices and changes. The painting /staining and cedar wood siding repair was professional. Mario always returned my calls and came on site."

Kim H on July 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 and his team did an excellent job. The crew was prompt, professional, flexible and friendly. They helped making color choices and changes. The painting /staining and cedar wood siding repair was professional. Mario always returned my calls and came on site."

Kim H on July 2025


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Castino Painting, Stucco, Restoration

2820 Old Willow Rd
4.58(
358
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Castino Painting, Stucco, Restoration

2820 Old Willow Rd
4.58(
358
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
336 local quotes requested
51 years of experience

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!

"Contacted them to by phone on 7/16/21 at about 9:30 am was told the estimators were busy but was asked to send an email of photo's I had of the problem as well as my contact info and estimator would be in touch. I sent email and received a reply from Billing Mgr at 10:02 am. That is the last I heard from them. Ended up getting work done by another company that actually replied back to me (that same day). With all of the other glowing reviews of this company on Angles list, I'm surprised."

Andrea A on July 2021

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!

"Contacted them to by phone on 7/16/21 at about 9:30 am was told the estimators were busy but was asked to send an email of photo's I had of the problem as well as my contact info and estimator would be in touch. I sent email and received a reply from Billing Mgr at 10:02 am. That is the last I heard from them. Ended up getting work done by another company that actually replied back to me (that same day). With all of the other glowing reviews of this company on Angles list, I'm surprised."

Andrea A on July 2021


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Fortune Restoration

6619 N Lincoln Ave
4.56(
394
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Fortune Restoration

6619 N Lincoln Ave
4.56(
394
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
202 local quotes requested
46 years of experience

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


"Bici Brothers did an amazing job. They painted the interior of my entire house(3500 sq ft). Job was completed on time and on budget. Very professional, even did work without instruction to make the project really stand out. I will use them again for my next project."

Derrick B on September 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!

"Bici Brothers did an amazing job. They painted the interior of my entire house(3500 sq ft). Job was completed on time and on budget. Very professional, even did work without instruction to make the project really stand out. I will use them again for my next project."

Derrick B on September 2025


Since 2017, our locally owned & operated painting company has been serving our customers with exceptional service. Call us today for a free estimate!


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Geovanny C Professional Painting

4.88(
75
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Geovanny C Professional Painting

4.88(
75
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 local quotes requested

We are professionally ready to assist you during these difficult times. We are taking the pandemic issue seriously because we want to maintain a healthy relationship with the client and the workers. Please make sure you are staying 6 feet away from people at all time. Geovanny C Professional Painting has over 20 years in experience in interior & exterior painting proudly serving Cook County. We focus on quality work at reasonable rates. We are honest, punctual and make the job right the first time. Please, call us for a free estimate today!

"Geovanny did an amazing job painting our very large basement. This was a complex project, involving washing wallpaper adhesive off the walls prior to painting and painting lots of wooden surfaces (wooden paneling and baseboards, door trims, and windows trims). His team knocked it out of the park! They were very neat and detail oriented. I would definitely recommend him!"

Rachel G on June 2025

We are professionally ready to assist you during these difficult times. We are taking the pandemic issue seriously because we want to maintain a healthy relationship with the client and the workers. Please make sure you are staying 6 feet away from people at all time. Geovanny C Professional Painting has over 20 years in experience in interior & exterior painting proudly serving Cook County. We focus on quality work at reasonable rates. We are honest, punctual and make the job right the first time. Please, call us for a free estimate today!

"Geovanny did an amazing job painting our very large basement. This was a complex project, involving washing wallpaper adhesive off the walls prior to painting and painting lots of wooden surfaces (wooden paneling and baseboards, door trims, and windows trims). His team knocked it out of the park! They were very neat and detail oriented. I would definitely recommend him!"

Rachel G on June 2025


Rey's Painting & Drywall LLC

2700 Southampton Dr Rolling Meadows Il
5.00(
18
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Approved Pro

Rey's Painting & Drywall LLC

2700 Southampton Dr Rolling Meadows Il
5.00(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
79 local quotes requested

I have been in the business for 23 years for a reason: I am trustworthy, I know having a stranger coming into your home can be scary so I tell you exactly when I am coming and what I will do , leave you a written note after , and I always give you references and contact info. I will take the time make sure you are 100% happy 

"Taulant did a great job installing drywall in my utility closet. He was punctual, efficient, and the price was very reasonable. The work looks clean and solid. I would definitely hire him again for painting or future projects."

Carolyn B on September 2025

I have been in the business for 23 years for a reason: I am trustworthy, I know having a stranger coming into your home can be scary so I tell you exactly when I am coming and what I will do , leave you a written note after , and I always give you references and contact info. I will take the time make sure you are 100% happy 

"Taulant did a great job installing drywall in my utility closet. He was punctual, efficient, and the price was very reasonable. The work looks clean and solid. I would definitely hire him again for painting or future projects."

Carolyn B on September 2025


"It went excellent and great. Jose and his crew were excellent and did a very good job."

Robert E on August 2024

Looking to transform your home's exterior? Look no further than MQ Painting. With free estimates, full insurance coverage, and references available upon request, we are the trusted choice for all your painting needs in Chicago. Contact us today!

"It went excellent and great. Jose and his crew were excellent and did a very good job."

Robert E on August 2024


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Lilian Touch Restoration Inc

6712 W Albion Ave
4.92(
52
)
Approved Pro

Lilian Touch Restoration Inc

6712 W Albion Ave
4.92(
52
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 local quotes requested

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.

"Excellent. Rafael saw concerns during the quoting walk-around that I had not, and he made sure they were fixed. His crew did a wonderful job, and their clean-up was good. On the final walk-around, he took seriously my small concerns, and he offered to paint a door that we both noticed now looked out-of-place next to the newly painted storm door. I was so impressed with his work that I gave Lilian Touch a bonus in the hundreds of dollars."

Robert G on September 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.

"Excellent. Rafael saw concerns during the quoting walk-around that I had not, and he made sure they were fixed. His crew did a wonderful job, and their clean-up was good. On the final walk-around, he took seriously my small concerns, and he offered to paint a door that we both noticed now looked out-of-place next to the newly painted storm door. I was so impressed with his work that I gave Lilian Touch a bonus in the hundreds of dollars."

Robert G on September 2025


"Radek was simply excellent. He was prompt with his estimate and he arrived to the minute each day(5)! Extremely clean and respectful, his work totally met our expectations. I highly recommend him for any projects you may have!!"

Harold H on September 2025

Owner operated. We are specialize for all kind of interior residential services like painting, finish carpentry and handyman work.. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Free estimates . May contact through email or phone 847-809-6895.

"Radek was simply excellent. He was prompt with his estimate and he arrived to the minute each day(5)! Extremely clean and respectful, his work totally met our expectations. I highly recommend him for any projects you may have!!"

Harold H on September 2025

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Painting questions, answered by experts

A painting quote should include a breakdown of material and labor costs, a detailed description of the scope of work, an estimated timeline for the project, a cost breakdown for any necessary prep work, payment terms, and information on warranties or quality guarantees. If your painter is supplying the materials, the quote should also include the quantity of paint needed, as well as the brand and color.

Lack of durability is the most significant downside of painting tile. However, a painted tile backsplash doesn't see the same kind of action as, say, painted flooring tiles. For backsplashes, the durability of the finish is crucial because they often require cleaning. However, you can minimize the durability problem by using mild cleaners and water on the painted surfaces.

Painting your stairway or foyer before selling can make your home more appealing to prospective buyers. “Painting a foyer is a great way to maximize your home’s value,” says Tschudi. “Prospective buyers see fresh paint and clean and empty rooms as a palate and are more compelled to buy.”

Chalk paint can be applied without sanding first. Keep in mind that while there are a lot of chalk paint color options available, there aren’t as many choices as latex or oil-based paint.

You can also learn how to paint furniture without sanding using a liquid deglosser, sometimes referred to as liquid sandpaper. This can remove any old paint, gloss, or varnish, without the need to manually sand. Apply the deglosser using a cloth, then wait for the chemical to penetrate through the surface. Once it soaks through, you should be able to wipe away the residue with a towel. 

Yes, painter’s tape is a great tool when painting trim and walls for a number of reasons. Firstly, it protects the areas you’re not painting. Both brushes and rollers can splatter. Nobody’s hands are perfect, so covering the areas you don’t want paint to get on keeps them clean. Painters tape can also help you get nice sharp lines between paint colors or surfaces, preventing paint from bleeding into other areas. It can also save you time in the long run by reducing the need for touchups. It’s much easier to get clean, even lines the first time when using painter’s tape.

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