Best interior painters near Sullivan, IL

Q: How do I remove paint from metal?

• <div><p>Using a wire brush, forcefully scrub the surface to remove paint from metal. You&rsquo;ll want to remove any lingering rust, too. For larger areas with caked-on rust, you may need to use a wire brush drill attachment. If the paint still won&rsquo;t budge, apply a chemical paint stripper to the area and scrape off the paint, after following the paint stripper&rsquo;s instructions.</p></div>

Q: What is a natural paint remover for metal?

• <div><p>A natural paint remover for metal is a solution of 16 parts water and one part baking soda or vinegar. When heated on your stovetop, these non-toxic household items combine into a highly effective solution that can be used to remove paint from small metal objects with tricky nooks and crannies.</p></div>

Q: Is removing a wall texture hard?

• <div><p>Most handy homeowners can tackle removing texture from unpainted walls. Removing texture from painted walls is a bit trickier. Paint acts as a sealant, so you can&rsquo;t soften the texture with water. Instead, you&rsquo;ll have to add a layer of drywall compound known as a skim coat. This process is messy and takes some practice.</p></div>

Q: Should I use a pressure washer to remove old paint?

• <div><p>While a pressure washer is certainly powerful enough to remove old and peeling paint, this is not a great idea to do yourself. The pressure washer is so powerful that you could actually damage the walls as you strip away the paint. It&rsquo;s best to leave paint stripping to the pros. </p></div>

Q: Can you German smear over painted brick?

• <div><p>A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance&mdash;so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.</p></div>

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Last update on April 17, 2026

Reviewed in April 2026
Quality craftsmanship. I say this sincerely.
1600 Contracting LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
Very professional and neat. The painter arrived on time, was careful when painting and didn't try to rush through the job. The price was very reasonable. Definitely recommended!
Pro Paint Work
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Reviewed in October 2022
Quality Renovations are very knowledgeable at remodeling. They have remodeled our front room, they painted the ceiling, put in a new floor and new trim. Besides doing a very good job they mopped and cleaned the floors. They also put in a pantry where a spare bedroom used to be. When the job was...
Quality Renovations and More Inc
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Reviewed in September 2017
the three closet doors went very well and the garage door sptrip went good also, but when he got to the shed, he was supposed to rebuild the doors, upon inspection by both of us we decided to just replace the facial plywood, that he said he had on hand and would only charge me 49.00's for the 2...
Harry the Handyman
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Reviewed in October 2014
Chris did an excellent job, was very conscientious in his work and power washed the steps until he was satisfied with the result. The building is over 100 years old and there was layers and layers of paint and patching that needed to come off, he power washed for two days before he painted. I am...
C.A.F. Painting
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Reviewed in July 2014
I called Ace Painting & Handyman, and Roman promptly answered the phone. I asked if he could caulk my bathtub, he took my address, and was at my house in minutes because as luck would have it, he had just completed a job a block north of me. <br /> He and his crew did the caulking on the spot,...
Ace Painting & Handyman
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Reviewed in January 2014
Fast talking salesman. Vague costs that later jump dramatically. We discussed repairs to the wood below doors but later he only included portions of what we agreed on. Then the same repairs quoted earlier magically cost $4500 because the house had to be jacked up. They started the repairs at...
Promax Construction
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Reviewed in March 2013
Before they started they asked if we minded how late they worked. We said we didn't mind, I didn't realize that 2 p.m. was late. Some days they didn't show up, other days they would come in the afternoon still only worked till 2 p.m. What they said would take 2 weeks has taken 4 months and its...
A&A Contracting
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Top-Rated Interior painters in Sullivan - Updated Nov 2026

Chupps Interior Construction

5.0(

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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Sullivan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Very easy to work with. Kept me informed of any potential problems, there were none but I appreciated the info. Very professional and cleaned up the area, would definitely recommend Chupp Construction and would hire them again."

Response time11 hrs

Response rate93%

Recommended by33%of homeowners

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Clean Cut Painting and Handyman Services

4.0(

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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+4 more

Serving Sullivan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Clean Cut Painting and Handyman in Decatur completed several projects for us and I could not be more pleased. They refinished our deck, replaced a bathroom exhaust fan and living room ceiling fan. They also patched drywall and painted the walls and ceiling in our garage. The quality of work was excellent and the work was completed in a timely manner for all of these jobs. I highly recommend Clean Cut in Decatur for almost any home improvement or repair job you may need."

Response time2 days

Response rate100%

16 neighbors recently requested a quote

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E & Js Painting

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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+2 more

Serving Sullivan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Self motivated individual with the passion to achieve success and maintain a positive healthy relationship with others.

3 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Nicolas Martinez

New to Angi

Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+3 more

Serving Sullivan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

I am a Union tradesman \nPlasterer \nPainter\nCaulker\nWater proofer\nRoofer\nI can do so much more over the years ive become very talented in many construction environments. I habe osha 30 and various boom lifts, and scaffolding equipment.

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Martz painting and construction - Home Facebook

5.0(

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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+2 more

Serving Sullivan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

"It was very pleasurable having this company work for me. It overall was a good experience."

Response time5 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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AOM Remodeling and Restoration

4.6(

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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+4 more

Serving Sullivan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Based on our past experience with AOM (interior painting), we used them to powerwash our home. They had all the appropriate equipment and did an excellent job. Our 20 year old vinyl siding looks totally refreshed. David is easy to work with and goes the extra mile. We will continue to AOM for future projects.
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Recommended by90%of homeowners

Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+4 more

Serving Sullivan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great, they did more than expected and left my home amazing. Very impressed."

+19

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+4 more

Serving Sullivan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

"He did a beautiful job. Quality of his work is amazing, he worked all week, he took his time, didn't rush. He was very cordial, and respectful of me and my home."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+4 more

Serving Sullivan, IL and surrounding areas

Credit card accepted

"Everything was fine and no issues. I don't really like the virtual thing but I liked her demeanor over the phone she was a nice lady."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Quality Finishes Arbogast Painting

5.0(

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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Sullivan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"It was a very pleasant experience having him working in my house. My doors look great. My walls look great outside. Banister redone was very pleased with the job that was done. Ivan was very professional."

+34

Response time2 hrs

Response rate100%

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Interior Painting FAQs, answered by experts

Using a wire brush, forcefully scrub the surface to remove paint from metal. You’ll want to remove any lingering rust, too. For larger areas with caked-on rust, you may need to use a wire brush drill attachment. If the paint still won’t budge, apply a chemical paint stripper to the area and scrape off the paint, after following the paint stripper’s instructions.

A natural paint remover for metal is a solution of 16 parts water and one part baking soda or vinegar. When heated on your stovetop, these non-toxic household items combine into a highly effective solution that can be used to remove paint from small metal objects with tricky nooks and crannies.

Most handy homeowners can tackle removing texture from unpainted walls. Removing texture from painted walls is a bit trickier. Paint acts as a sealant, so you can’t soften the texture with water. Instead, you’ll have to add a layer of drywall compound known as a skim coat. This process is messy and takes some practice.

While a pressure washer is certainly powerful enough to remove old and peeling paint, this is not a great idea to do yourself. The pressure washer is so powerful that you could actually damage the walls as you strip away the paint. It’s best to leave paint stripping to the pros.

A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance—so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.

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