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Avatar for CertaPro Painters® of Chicago

CertaPro Painters® of Chicago

4.59(
56
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CertaPro Painters® of Chicago

4.59(
56
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
236 local quotes requested

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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Green Brush Painting

5.00(
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Green Brush Painting

5.00(
8
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
41 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

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.

"Green Brush Painting did an amazing job with our MAJOR wall repair and painting project. Luke’s guys were professional & considerate of our home throughout the entire project. They worked on several rooms and their work is just beautiful . We highly recommend their services."

Angie M on November 2025

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.

"Green Brush Painting did an amazing job with our MAJOR wall repair and painting project. Luke’s guys were professional & considerate of our home throughout the entire project. They worked on several rooms and their work is just beautiful . We highly recommend their services."

Angie M on November 2025

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Westwork Painting

5.00(
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Westwork Painting

5.00(
12
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

We have been keeping homes in pristine condition for over 30 years. Our company specializes in residential and commercial painting services along with general home improvement and remodeling. Call us after a flood, or when you want to add beauty and value to your home. Painting Services - Interior, exterior, residential, commercial, and more Home Remodeling and Improvements - Wood stripping, drywall, painting, carpentry, plaster, kitchens, bathrooms, and more Drywall And Plastering - Drywall repair, plaster repair, painting, taping, and more Contact Westwork Painting today at 708-848-4800, or browse our website for more information about our products and services.

"Very smoothly."

Ellen J on August 2018

We have been keeping homes in pristine condition for over 30 years. Our company specializes in residential and commercial painting services along with general home improvement and remodeling. Call us after a flood, or when you want to add beauty and value to your home. Painting Services - Interior, exterior, residential, commercial, and more Home Remodeling and Improvements - Wood stripping, drywall, painting, carpentry, plaster, kitchens, bathrooms, and more Drywall And Plastering - Drywall repair, plaster repair, painting, taping, and more Contact Westwork Painting today at 708-848-4800, or browse our website for more information about our products and services.

"Very smoothly."

Ellen J on August 2018

Aguirre's Remodeling, LLC

5.00(
4
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Aguirre's Remodeling, LLC

5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

My HANDYMAN is your one stop shop for all of your REMODEL AND REPAIR NEEDS! We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Give us a call today!

"Santos was on time, on budget and reliable. He put in a new, larger window and installed a new toilet. I plan to hire him again to install a security door."

Christine P on July 2021

My HANDYMAN is your one stop shop for all of your REMODEL AND REPAIR NEEDS! We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Give us a call today!

"Santos was on time, on budget and reliable. He put in a new, larger window and installed a new toilet. I plan to hire him again to install a security door."

Christine P on July 2021

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Horton Family Group

5.00(
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Horton Family Group

5.00(
1
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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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Slip Proof Safety, Inc.

4.56(
85
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Slip Proof Safety, Inc.

4.56(
85
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Slip-Proof Safety does full service home handyman work specializing in home modifications for aging in place and disability accessibility. STAIR LIFTS, walk-in bath tubs and tub to shower conversions, wheelchair lifts, ramps (wood or aluminum, permanent or temporary) are some of our areas of expertise. We can also do general handyman repairs such as: HAND RAILS FOR STAIRS, widening doorways, pocket doors, drywall repairs, painting, tile replacement and repair to complete any additional necessary modifications. Although we specialize in home modifications for accessibility, we are also a well-rounded handyman service and can take care of most of your home maintenance needs.

"Frank's crew has done a variety of tasks for us: ceiling painting, checking plumbing, redoing our front porch, fixing light fixtures and wiring, installing sensors in garage and front porch, and replacing our front door and storm door. Salvador and Manuel work well as a team; they are both hard workers. They are friendly and willing to answer our questions as well as ask us about our preferences. We wouldn't hesitate to hire them again for our contracting needs."

Gail R on October 2019

Slip-Proof Safety does full service home handyman work specializing in home modifications for aging in place and disability accessibility. STAIR LIFTS, walk-in bath tubs and tub to shower conversions, wheelchair lifts, ramps (wood or aluminum, permanent or temporary) are some of our areas of expertise. We can also do general handyman repairs such as: HAND RAILS FOR STAIRS, widening doorways, pocket doors, drywall repairs, painting, tile replacement and repair to complete any additional necessary modifications. Although we specialize in home modifications for accessibility, we are also a well-rounded handyman service and can take care of most of your home maintenance needs.

"Frank's crew has done a variety of tasks for us: ceiling painting, checking plumbing, redoing our front porch, fixing light fixtures and wiring, installing sensors in garage and front porch, and replacing our front door and storm door. Salvador and Manuel work well as a team; they are both hard workers. They are friendly and willing to answer our questions as well as ask us about our preferences. We wouldn't hesitate to hire them again for our contracting needs."

Gail R on October 2019

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Lilian Touch Restoration Inc

4.93(
58
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Lilian Touch Restoration Inc

4.93(
58
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•Approved Pro
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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Fortune Restoration

4.81(
346
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Fortune Restoration

4.81(
346
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•Approved Pro
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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ACE 123

5.00(
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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
146 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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Painting questions, answered by experts

Learning how to apply an orange peel texture is similar to adding a knockdown texture. You can use a spray gun or a roller to apply the drywall texture and then use various blending techniques to create the desired orange peel look. Adding this texture could be a DIY job, but it also can be extremely messy, so best to leave it to a professional.

Queen Anne homes are known for their vibrant exterior colors, including greens, reds, blues, and yellows. These bold colors can be seen in the Painted Ladies houses in San Francisco, some of the most famous Queen Anne houses in the U.S. These days, Queen Anne homes are found in almost every color of the rainbow. 

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 paint over drywall mud about 24 hours after application, but the exact timing depends on factors like humidity, temperature, and the thickness of the mud. For the best results, ensure the mud is completely dry to the touch and has changed from a darker gray to a lighter, chalky white. Don’t forget to sand and prime the drywall surface before you paint to create a smooth, even finish.

Neoclassical architecture is all about simplicity and balance without losing the drama of its style. White, gray, cream, and other soft pastels are common. Many homeowners choose a deep natural hue for a pop of color, such as jewel tones or black accents. Modern neoclassical architecture also incorporates brick facades, bringing red into the color scheme.

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