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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
207 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


"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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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
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 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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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
27 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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Carlos Professional Painter

4911 W Roosevelt Rd
4.48(
94
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Approved Pro

Carlos Professional Painter

4911 W Roosevelt Rd
4.48(
94
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
102 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

Carlos Professional Painter is a painting company that proudly serves the Chicago metro area with over 15 years of experience in painting. We focus on providing excellent quality work at reasonable prices. We like to make sure we work and leave the area clean at all times. Please give us a call for a free estimate today!

"Carlos and his team did an amazing job. My garage looks incredible. As promised, he completed the work in one day. They were very efficient and once they were done, you couldn’t tell they’d scraped and painted my entire garage. I highly recommend their services."

LYNETTE O on May 2025

Carlos Professional Painter is a painting company that proudly serves the Chicago metro area with over 15 years of experience in painting. We focus on providing excellent quality work at reasonable prices. We like to make sure we work and leave the area clean at all times. Please give us a call for a free estimate today!

"Carlos and his team did an amazing job. My garage looks incredible. As promised, he completed the work in one day. They were very efficient and once they were done, you couldn’t tell they’d scraped and painted my entire garage. I highly recommend their services."

LYNETTE O on May 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
102 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


"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
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
247 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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MNM Painting and Decorating

7029 W 63rd St
4.78(
18
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Approved Pro

MNM Painting and Decorating

7029 W 63rd St
4.78(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
312 local quotes requested

A FAMILY COMPANY The name of this company is created from the first letters of my daughters’ names. Just as I am proud of my children, we are proud to present a group of hard working employers, excellent service and reasonable prices. After you see our work, we hope you feel part of our family. We look forward to serving you and your family now and in the future. With over 19 years of experience in painting and decorating including textures, wallpapers and more. You’ll be involved in the process from beginning to end to ensure a quality finished product that exceeds your expectations.

"Got the job done!"

Marc R on July 2025

A FAMILY COMPANY The name of this company is created from the first letters of my daughters’ names. Just as I am proud of my children, we are proud to present a group of hard working employers, excellent service and reasonable prices. After you see our work, we hope you feel part of our family. We look forward to serving you and your family now and in the future. With over 19 years of experience in painting and decorating including textures, wallpapers and more. You’ll be involved in the process from beginning to end to ensure a quality finished product that exceeds your expectations.

"Got the job done!"

Marc R on July 2025


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Precise Painting and Restoration

328 E 171st Pl
5.00(
95
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Approved Pro

Precise Painting and Restoration

328 E 171st Pl
5.00(
95
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
209 local quotes requested

we are a business that has been dedicated to serving our customer with excellent quality and attention to detail, We are a company that has been in business for over 16 years, we are a full-service painting expert company that specializes in residential & commercials projects, apartments, condos, etc. and through all these years we have achieved an excellent reputation among a number of satisfied customers with our work. PRECISE PAINTING AND RESTORATION is licensed and insured. WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS

"They did a great job. Each day they cleaned up. Even when I keep adding more to my project. It was no problem. Juan and his were easy to work with."

Sandra P on June 2022

we are a business that has been dedicated to serving our customer with excellent quality and attention to detail, We are a company that has been in business for over 16 years, we are a full-service painting expert company that specializes in residential & commercials projects, apartments, condos, etc. and through all these years we have achieved an excellent reputation among a number of satisfied customers with our work. PRECISE PAINTING AND RESTORATION is licensed and insured. WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS

"They did a great job. Each day they cleaned up. Even when I keep adding more to my project. It was no problem. Juan and his were easy to work with."

Sandra P on June 2022

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Painting questions, answered by experts

You should let your initial paint job dry at least 12 hours before opening the door. Check your work after 12 hours have passed to confirm there are no uneven patches, or signs of the old paint showing though—if you see any, we recommend applying a second coat of paint and waiting an additional 12 hours for it to dry. 

Since the average weight for a gallon of paint is between 7 and 12 pounds per gallon, the average weight of a 5-gallon bucket of paint will be around 35 to 60 pounds. The weight of your paint will depend on the quality and type of paint, with richer colors derived from heavy metals or natural earth pigments weighing the most and synthetically-derived paints weighing the least.

You can’t paint a foundation like you would the walls in your home; there are a few extra important steps to take. Instead of just busting out the paint, you should clean the surface and fix any impurities before grabbing the brush. Using a paint sprayer to apply sealant and primer will ensure you have the perfect canvas to apply your chosen paint color.

For painting your cinder block walls, you should use a 1/2-inch nap roller. Depending on the square footage you need to paint, you might need a 3/4-inch nap roller. Besides rollers, you can also use a paint sprayer if you have one on hand or want to rent one.

To make sure the paint won’t bubble as you apply it, make sure to paint on a day that’s cooler than 85 degrees Fahrenheit. When the temperature is too high, the paint won’t dry evenly, which can result in bubbles forming on the surface. Another way to prevent paint from bubbling is to clean the walls, apply primer, and let everything dry completely before you begin.

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