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Pena Painters

1524 N Campbell Ave
5.00(
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Pena Painters

1524 N Campbell Ave
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
559 local quotes requested

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!

"We are very happy with their work. Guillermo was our contact, excellent customer service and punctual. Flexibility to accommodate our schedule. We highly recommend Guillermo and his crew to tackle any painting job! We had our entire apartment painted and when they left all was perfect. Excellent price as well."

Gloria P on May 2025

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!

"We are very happy with their work. Guillermo was our contact, excellent customer service and punctual. Flexibility to accommodate our schedule. We highly recommend Guillermo and his crew to tackle any painting job! We had our entire apartment painted and when they left all was perfect. Excellent price as well."

Gloria P on May 2025


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Lilian Touch Restoration Inc

6712 W Albion Ave
4.92(
52
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Lilian Touch Restoration Inc

6712 W Albion Ave
4.92(
52
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 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


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Green Brush Painting

825 Circle Ave
5.00(
6
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Green Brush Painting

825 Circle Ave
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 local quotes requested

Green Brush Painting - expert painting, drywall repair, wallpaper installation or removal and tiling services. Call now for a free quote! Freshen up your living space or get your home market ready.

"We bought an old house that had walls cracking, green brush did a great job fixing those issues for us to paint, then we looked up and saw the atrocious popcorn ceiling and called Green Brish again. They smoothed, sanded, knocked out an ugly archway, and painted. It was a huge improvement for us, small improvements made a big difference."

JPD D on August 2024

Green Brush Painting - expert painting, drywall repair, wallpaper installation or removal and tiling services. Call now for a free quote! Freshen up your living space or get your home market ready.

"We bought an old house that had walls cracking, green brush did a great job fixing those issues for us to paint, then we looked up and saw the atrocious popcorn ceiling and called Green Brish again. They smoothed, sanded, knocked out an ugly archway, and painted. It was a huge improvement for us, small improvements made a big difference."

JPD D on August 2024


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Fortune Restoration

6619 N Lincoln Ave
4.56(
393
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Fortune Restoration

6619 N Lincoln Ave
4.56(
393
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
197 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.

"For example, Our Douglas Fir door lost it's beauty over the years because it faces west and the sun and weather had ruined its finish and faded the color. We had several contractors out to fix it over the last 25 years but it never was properly restored to it's original beauty.  Bob Fortune from Fortume restoration explained the process of removing the old stain and varnish down to the original wood. Bob helped us with our decisions regarding colors for the restore. Their team came out and slowly stripped and sanded down the previous layers and recoated it so that now it truly is the centerpiece of our brick colonial home."

Robert R on September 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.

"For example, Our Douglas Fir door lost it's beauty over the years because it faces west and the sun and weather had ruined its finish and faded the color. We had several contractors out to fix it over the last 25 years but it never was properly restored to it's original beauty.  Bob Fortune from Fortume restoration explained the process of removing the old stain and varnish down to the original wood. Bob helped us with our decisions regarding colors for the restore. Their team came out and slowly stripped and sanded down the previous layers and recoated it so that now it truly is the centerpiece of our brick colonial home."

Robert R on September 2025


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Bubbles Window Washing & Gutter Cleaning

2037 W Belle Plaine Ave
4.59(
1,056
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Bubbles Window Washing & Gutter Cleaning

2037 W Belle Plaine Ave
4.59(
1,056
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
152 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Bubbles Window Washing & Gutter Cleaning specializes in window washing, gutter cleaning, and pressure washing services, and has been serving the Chicagoland area for 20 years! Our up-front, accountable service guarantees that you will be blown away not only by our professionalism, but by our expert service. Our window washers, gutter cleaners, and power washers have all been trained directly to company specifications and have years of experience in the field. Their training gives them an unmatched attention to detail and the quality of each service reflects this. We are licensed, bonded, and insured to make sure that your home and your interests are protected above all else. Because of our dedication to superior service, we have been the recipients of the Angie's List Super Service Award since 2008! When you choose Bubbles Window Washing & Gutter Cleaning, you choose the company trusted by your friends, family, and neighbors. Contact us today to receive your free quote!

"I highly recommend Bubbles Window Washing and Gutter Cleaning. I called them to schedule service to clean all my windows (inside and out), screens and tracks. They were able to schedule me for the next morning. Domingo arrived at my home promptly and was extremely courteous and very thorough. My windows have never been cleaner and I will be using them again in the Spring and Fall of next year."

Amy N on September 2025

Bubbles Window Washing & Gutter Cleaning specializes in window washing, gutter cleaning, and pressure washing services, and has been serving the Chicagoland area for 20 years! Our up-front, accountable service guarantees that you will be blown away not only by our professionalism, but by our expert service. Our window washers, gutter cleaners, and power washers have all been trained directly to company specifications and have years of experience in the field. Their training gives them an unmatched attention to detail and the quality of each service reflects this. We are licensed, bonded, and insured to make sure that your home and your interests are protected above all else. Because of our dedication to superior service, we have been the recipients of the Angie's List Super Service Award since 2008! When you choose Bubbles Window Washing & Gutter Cleaning, you choose the company trusted by your friends, family, and neighbors. Contact us today to receive your free quote!

"I highly recommend Bubbles Window Washing and Gutter Cleaning. I called them to schedule service to clean all my windows (inside and out), screens and tracks. They were able to schedule me for the next morning. Domingo arrived at my home promptly and was extremely courteous and very thorough. My windows have never been cleaner and I will be using them again in the Spring and Fall of next year."

Amy N on September 2025


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Geovanny C Professional Painting

4.88(
75
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Approved Pro

Geovanny C Professional Painting

4.88(
75
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 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


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MYA Painting and Plastering

6217 N Winthrop Ave
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro

MYA Painting and Plastering

6217 N Winthrop Ave
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
31 local quotes requested

Welcome to MYA Painting, your trusted source for all your interior, exterior, sealer application, and touch-up painting needs in Chicago, IL. Our team of experienced painters is dedicated to providing superior quality and exceptional customer service to bring your vision to life and transform your space into a work of art. With our wide range of services, we are the one-stop-shop for all your painting needs. Family Owned

"They did an excellent job! Very professional arriving on time, knowledgeable with recommendations and friendly! I will hire again…"

Lola B on September 2025

Welcome to MYA Painting, your trusted source for all your interior, exterior, sealer application, and touch-up painting needs in Chicago, IL. Our team of experienced painters is dedicated to providing superior quality and exceptional customer service to bring your vision to life and transform your space into a work of art. With our wide range of services, we are the one-stop-shop for all your painting needs. Family Owned

"They did an excellent job! Very professional arriving on time, knowledgeable with recommendations and friendly! I will hire again…"

Lola B on September 2025


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ACE 123

5.00(
9
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ACE 123

5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
93 local quotes requested

Specializing in Hardwood Floor Installation & Repairs. Interior & Exterior Painting. We also install new toilets, faucet replacements, kitchen drain, repair / unclogging and electrical installation such as light fixtures and fans/ outlets/ electrical trouble shooting.

"The communication leading up to the appointment was great, they texted and used the Angie's list messaging as necessary. They checked in and confirmed date/time before the appointment. Day of the tech was on time, very polite and professional and did a great job. No seams visible, looks fantastic."

Nicole D on November 2024

Specializing in Hardwood Floor Installation & Repairs. Interior & Exterior Painting. We also install new toilets, faucet replacements, kitchen drain, repair / unclogging and electrical installation such as light fixtures and fans/ outlets/ electrical trouble shooting.

"The communication leading up to the appointment was great, they texted and used the Angie's list messaging as necessary. They checked in and confirmed date/time before the appointment. Day of the tech was on time, very polite and professional and did a great job. No seams visible, looks fantastic."

Nicole D on November 2024


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Tavos Painting INC.

Unknown
4.83(
40
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Tavos Painting INC.

Unknown
4.83(
40
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
75 local quotes requested

We are a small painting business located at Chicago. Our main purpose is to deliver a well done work accompanied by our customers satisfaction. Our specialization is interior and exterior painting. Our company is insured and happy to be at your service.

"Very personable and easy to work with. Quality work ?"

Tammy T on May 2024

We are a small painting business located at Chicago. Our main purpose is to deliver a well done work accompanied by our customers satisfaction. Our specialization is interior and exterior painting. Our company is insured and happy to be at your service.

"Very personable and easy to work with. Quality work ?"

Tammy T on May 2024


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CertaPro Painters® of Chicago

805 Lake St
4.40(
63
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Approved Pro

CertaPro Painters® of Chicago

805 Lake St
4.40(
63
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
218 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

Certapro Painters of Chicago specializes in luxury single family homes and condominium painting projects. We further have expertise in multi unit dwellings in any state of the development process. We place a great deal of emphasis on home owner satisfaction through quality service because, as we like to say,"painting is personal." Furthermore, through a variety of unparalleled incentives, design resources and financing options, we cater a program designed to first target, then satisfy the consumer's needs and expectations with absolute precision. Thank you very much for your time and in indulging us in the opportunity to inform you of our product, our company and our standard of excellence. We look forward to satisfying all your painting needs. Additional email - [email protected]

"Very easy to work with, fast quality work"

Jay B on September 2024

Certapro Painters of Chicago specializes in luxury single family homes and condominium painting projects. We further have expertise in multi unit dwellings in any state of the development process. We place a great deal of emphasis on home owner satisfaction through quality service because, as we like to say,"painting is personal." Furthermore, through a variety of unparalleled incentives, design resources and financing options, we cater a program designed to first target, then satisfy the consumer's needs and expectations with absolute precision. Thank you very much for your time and in indulging us in the opportunity to inform you of our product, our company and our standard of excellence. We look forward to satisfying all your painting needs. Additional email - [email protected]

"Very easy to work with, fast quality work"

Jay B on September 2024

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

You can use latex or acrylic paint outdoors. Although acrylic paint tends to last longer outside, it also costs more, so if you’re painting the outside of your house, for instance, latex paint is often a go-to option. However, acrylic will be your best choice if you want to spend some extra money for added durability.

The average cost to stain a deck is $850, and most homeowners pay between $550 and $1,220, depending on the size of the deck. You can contact a professional to get a free quote before you decide if it’s worth the cost. Staining a deck yourself will cost less than $100, on average, but the process can take several hours.

If you want to achieve a deeper, darker stain color, wait 5 to 10 minutes before wiping it off. However, wipe it off faster for a lighter tone. When wiping off the stain during this part of the process, be sure to work in the direction of the wood’s grain for best results.

Wood stain is not flammable after it dries. The solvent in wood stain is what causes the liquid form to be highly flammable, but the stain drying process involves the solvents dissolving, which leaves behind a non-flammable product on your wood project. Wood stain is, however, flammable before you apply it, so you should always store partially full cans and used wood stain rags away from sources of heat and open flames.

Wood stains last anywhere from two to five years, depending on exposure to the elements, your local climate, the type of stain, and the surface it’s on. For instance, vertical surfaces last longer than horizontal surfaces. Some types of woods, like dense hardwoods, will require a recoat yearly, as they are too dense for the stain to absorb. In any event, apply a recoat every 2 to 4 years. As for storage, a can of unopened stain can last up to 5 years, though results may vary.

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