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Avatar for Dr. Paint, Inc.
Dr. Paint, Inc.
5.0(
20
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our project involved removing wallpaper, that was painted over, painting trims, patching and covering some small tracks. We interviewed 4 companies and at the end we chose Dr Paint. They were professionals. Every day they would clean up, remove the trash. They worked on Saturday's so they can finish the job on a deadline we requested. And they did. The house looks great as a result of their work. I would recommend them to my family and friends. Great price and great job, we are very happy."
Front of the house
Front of the house
Front of the house
Front of the house
Left side of the house

+118

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Lilian Touch Restoration Inc
Lilian Touch Restoration Inc
4.9(
62
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+1 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"very professional guy no problem he painted everything like requested over 2500 sq ft entire house . paint job was excellent A+ I would hire a Raphael the owner and use him again and his Lilian Touch Restoration inc company for any paint job i do recommended him from my end to all others to try and use him ."
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+437

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for MNM Painting and Decorating
MNM Painting and Decorating
4.6(
34
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+7 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"I wanted to get my house painted, wood stained and a couple leaks in the ceiling fixed. I reached out on Angi where they recommended MNM. I'm really happy that I decided to go with them. They have really good reviews and I saw some of their pictures on their website. Guillermo was super responsive and they started the project within days. I've lived in this house for 10 years and have done nothing with these walls so they had a lot of work to do. I'm so extremely happy with the outcome. They transformed this house. Guillermo and Sammy were both so kind and professional. If I had anything that I noticed that needed a touch-up Guillermo came back in about a week and fixed everything. Very trustworthy, Great price and extremely professional. They will be my go-to for any painting projects moving forward. Thank you both so much for all your hard work!"
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+38

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by62%of homeowners
Avatar for CertaPro Painters® of Chicago
CertaPro Painters® of Chicago
4.3(
65
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+3 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They started the work and did it really good for the first two days, but the third  and fourth day it seems to me that they were running out of time and were working in a rush, so the work in the third floor was not the same quality than the first and second floor the first two days: a clean, careful and nice painting. I can not say the same about the painting in the third floor: too many details, a lamp hanging in the bathroom, power and light switches painted (which means they did not take them out), my wood floor splattered with paint. Maybe they estimated wrongly the time they needed  to have all the house painting. Other than that, they did a good job.
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Afterwards, only perfect walls remain.
Before

+13

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Rodrigo's Painting 1 Inc.
Rodrigo's Painting 1 Inc.
4.6(
29
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Rodrigo was polite and nice. He gave me a good price . He was prompt and the work looks great. I had a small walkout deck that needed to be cleaned and painted stained. I had it painted. Rodriguez explained to me the process and time He explained to me the paint and that it would provide protection for deck. I like being informed on time lines and process. The deck looks so great my neighbor ask for his number as well. I m very happy. I have several jobs that I plan to hire him. Thanks so much Rodrigo and home advisor for sending me a reliable person. I m a new , first time home owner and I m a bit nervous about everything. Glad now I have my Painting and etc company"
Kitchen
Main from door
Parking garage
Tonw home
Kitchen

+163

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Las Mela's Painting Co.
Las Mela's Painting Co.
4.7(
56
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms+3 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
fence/wood replacement
painted fence
painted fence

+111

Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Certa Pro Painters of Chicago Central
Certa Pro Painters of Chicago Central
4.7(
47
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+1 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The sales rep was excellent. He was timely, informative and efficient. He followed up at the right times and place; and was never pushy. He even followed up after the work was done. Everything went smooth as silk. The painting team was also very good. They too were timely, efficient, polite and kept me informed. I also like the fact that they were very respectful with my property in moving furniture abut and protecting it from paint. Their work spanned 2 days, so they had to use the same equipment both days. They didn't just leave their equipment in a pile at the end of the first day but rather placed out of the way after requesting permission to leave it there overnight. I would definitely use their services again should the need arise."
Exterior Jobs
After- Glenbrook Lane, Indian Head Park
Before - Central Avenue, Western Springs
After - Central Avenue, Western Springs
Before- Park Avenue, LaGrange

+84

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Painting questions, answered by experts

Your tool of choice ultimately comes down to personal preference. Many DIYers prefer applying stain with a lint-free rag, but others stick with a paint brush or a roller. Wipe the stain and work it into the wood, working with and against the grain. If you’re applying multiple coats, allow the stain to dry for around four hours between coats.

Choosing the best color for your home exterior should factor in longevity as well as your personal taste. To keep your house looking newly painted as long as possible, stay away from red paint. Although red homes pop and are quintessential for country-style barns, red paint tends to fade fastest in the sun. Go with earth tones if you want paint that best resists fading.

Yes, many fence repair services include treatments like sanding, priming, rust prevention, and repainting to protect the fence and restore its appearance. These services help prevent further corrosion and improve aesthetics. However, since not all providers include this, it is best to confirm what is covered before scheduling the repair.

If you don’t treat a cedar fence, it will turn from reddish brown to gray over time. You can keep the cedar from graying and retain its attractive, deep red color by sealing your cedar fence with a stain that keeps the wood’s oils in and serves as a barrier against the sun’s UV rays.

You should repaint your fence every 1 to 3 years, depending on the appearance of wear and tear. Weather and usage will factor into how often you should paint another coat on your fence. If you need to replace a few fence boards or posts, you may want to consider repainting the fence to help protect the rest of the fence as well as the new pieces against damage and deterioration from being exposed to the elements.

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