Trades

Painting Contractor
in Chicago

Interior painting for homes, offices, lobbies, corridors, and apartment buildings, done by our own painters on a schedule your building — or your household — can live with.

  • Interior painting by our own painters
  • Drywall and plaster repaired before the first coat
  • The right paint and sheen for every surface
  • Free site visit and a written, line-item bid
  • Chicago-based, in-house crews
  • Licensed, bonded & insured in IL
  • 1-year written workmanship warranty

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What We Do

Painting Contractor
in Chicago

Loop office floor mid-construction with metal stud framing and drywall sheets stacked
Recent projectLoop Office RenovationThe Loop, Chicago

Good painting is mostly prep and logistics: surfaces repaired properly before the first coat, the right paint and sheen for the traffic, and the work done around tenants, residents, or a family without leaving a mess behind.

Our own painters handle interior painting for homeowners, property managers, building owners, tenants, and general contractors, as a standalone scope or as the finish on a larger project.

Because our crews also handle drywall, damage found during prep is fixed properly instead of painted over, and touch-ups after other trades finish are handled by the same team before handover.

Scope of Work

What Makes a Paint Job Done Right

The coat you see is the last 10% of the work. Here’s what we build into every room.

Prep Before Paint

Surfaces cleaned, sanded, and caulked, and old peeling paint scraped back, so the new coat bonds and lasts.

Drywall & Plaster Repaired

Cracks, holes, and old patches repaired and blended by our own crews, not painted over.

The Right Primer

New drywall, patches, stains, and glossy surfaces primed with the right product so the finish coat looks even.

Sheen for the Traffic

Flat for ceilings, eggshell for walls, satin or semi-gloss where it needs to wipe clean.

Crisp Cut Lines

Clean, straight lines where walls meet ceilings, trim, and accent colors, cut in by hand.

Ceilings

Ceilings painted flat and even, without roller marks or flashing where the light hits them.

Trim, Doors & Frames

Base, casing, crown, doors, and frames in a durable enamel that holds up to hands and vacuums.

Low-Odor Products

Low- and zero-VOC paints where people are living or working nearby, on request.

Floors & Furniture Protected

Floors covered, furniture moved and wrapped, and finished surfaces masked before any paint is opened.

Occupied Buildings

Corridors and lobbies painted in sections, after hours when required, with signage and protection in place.

Accent Walls & Finishes

Accent colors, feature walls, and finishes to the designer’s spec, with clean transitions between colors.

Touch-Ups Before Handover

Dings from other trades touched up by the same painters, so every wall is right on the last day.

Homes or Commercial

Residential vs Commercial Painting

The same painters and the same standard. What changes is the pace, the products, and who is living or working around the work.

Homes, condos & two-flats

Residential

At home, the work is the same standard at a different pace: furniture and floors protected, rooms painted in an order that keeps the house usable, and the painters cleaning up at the end of every day.

Older Chicago homes usually need more prep than a new wall — plaster cracks, previous patches, and layers of old paint on trim. We repair what needs repairing before the first coat, so the finish looks right in daylight, not just at the walkthrough.

Best for

  • Floors and furniture protected
  • Plaster and drywall repaired first
  • Trim, doors, and ceilings
  • Rooms sequenced to keep the home usable
  • Low- and zero-VOC on request
  • Whole-home or room by room

Offices, lobbies & apartment buildings

Commercial

Paint in a commercial building gets scuffed by carts, cleaned with harsh products, and judged under bright, even lighting. The coating and the prep decide how long it holds up: the right sheen for the traffic, patching that disappears, and edges that stay crisp along ceilings, frames, and trim.

Corridors, lobbies, and stairwells usually have to stay in use while they are painted. We work in sections, use low-odor products where people are nearby, schedule the most disruptive work outside business hours, and keep signage and protection in place so tenants and residents can move through safely.

Best for

  • Sheen chosen for traffic and cleaning
  • Sectioned work in open corridors
  • Low-odor products near occupied areas
  • After-hours work when required
  • Office suites and tenant spaces
  • Units, corridors, and stairwells

Home or commercial building, every surface gets the prep, the primer, and the paint it actually needs.

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Sheens

Choosing the Right Sheen

Sheen is how much light the paint reflects, and it changes how a wall looks and how it holds up. The flatter the paint, the better it hides flaws; the shinier, the easier it is to clean — and the more every bump in the wall shows.

We match the sheen to the surface and the traffic: flat on ceilings, eggshell on most walls, and tougher sheens where hands, splashes, and cleaning happen every day.

  1. Flat

    Ceilings & low-traffic walls

    No shine, hides imperfections best. Ideal for ceilings and walls that won’t be touched or scrubbed.

  2. Most wallsEggshell

    Most walls

    A soft glow that wipes clean better than flat while still forgiving small flaws. Our default for living spaces and offices.

  3. Satin

    Busy rooms

    More durable and washable, for kitchens, kids’ rooms, hallways, and corridors that take a beating.

  4. Semi-Gloss

    Trim, doors & baths

    Hard, cleanable, and moisture-resistant, for trim, doors, cabinets, and bathrooms.

  5. High-Gloss

    Statement surfaces

    Mirror-like shine for doors, railings, and accents. Shows every flaw, so the prep has to be perfect.

Paint Types

Paint Types We Use

Different surfaces need different paint, not just different colors. We specify the product for each one.

  • First coat

    Primers

    Drywall primers for new board, stain-blocking primers for water marks and smoke, and bonding primers for glossy surfaces.

    Where we use it

    • New drywall
    • Patches
    • Stains
  • Flat

    Ceiling Paint

    Flat, low-spatter paint made to hide roller marks and flashing on large overhead surfaces.

    Where we use it

    • Ceilings
    • Soffits
    • Stairwells
  • Acrylic latex

    Interior Wall Paint

    Water-based acrylic for walls, in the sheen each room needs, with good coverage and color hold.

    Where we use it

    • Living spaces
    • Bedrooms
    • Offices
  • Washable

    Scrubbable & High-Durability

    Harder paints that stand up to repeated cleaning without burnishing or wearing through.

    Where we use it

    • Corridors
    • Kids’ rooms
    • Common areas
  • Mildew-resistant

    Bath & Kitchen Paint

    Moisture- and mildew-resistant formulas for rooms that see steam and splashes.

    Where we use it

    • Bathrooms
    • Kitchens
    • Laundry rooms
  • Waterborne alkyd

    Trim & Door Enamel

    Self-leveling enamels that cure hard and smooth like oil paint, without the oil-paint odor and yellowing.

    Where we use it

    • Trim
    • Doors
    • Railings
  • Low-odor

    Low- & Zero-VOC Paint

    Paints with little or no solvent odor, for occupied homes, offices, and medical spaces, on request.

    Where we use it

    • Occupied homes
    • Nurseries
    • Medical offices
  • Special cases

    Oil-Based & Alkyd

    Used where they still make sense, such as sealing tough stains or matching existing oil-painted trim in older homes.

    Where we use it

    • Stain sealing
    • Old trim
    • Restoration
  • To spec

    Accent & Specialty Finishes

    Accent colors and specialty finishes applied to the designer’s specification, with clean color transitions.

    Where we use it

    • Feature walls
    • Lobbies
    • Reception areas
Application

Spray, Roll, or Brush

How paint goes on matters as much as which paint. We choose the method by the surface and by whether the space is empty or lived in.

  • Fastest

    Airless Spray

    Even, fast coverage for empty spaces before furniture and floors go in, once everything else is masked off.

    Where we use it

    • New construction
    • Empty units
    • Open ceilings
  • Best of both

    Spray & Back-Roll

    Sprayed for speed, then rolled while wet so the texture is even and the paint is worked into the surface.

    Where we use it

    • New drywall
    • Large walls
    • Unit turns
  • Smoothest

    Fine-Finish Spray

    Lower-pressure spraying for a smooth, brush-mark-free finish on trim and doors, where masking is possible.

    Where we use it

    • Trim packages
    • Doors
    • Railings
  • Most repaints

    Roller

    The standard for walls in lived-in homes and occupied offices: controlled, clean, and no overspray to manage.

    Where we use it

    • Occupied homes
    • Office repaints
    • Accent walls
  • Precision

    Brush & Cut-In

    Hand-cut lines at ceilings, corners, and trim, and brushwork on detailed trim and paneling.

    Where we use it

    • Edges and corners
    • Detailed trim
    • Paneling
  • Our rule

    When We Don’t Spray

    Occupied rooms, furnished spaces, and tight areas next to finished work get rolled and brushed, not sprayed.

    Where we use it

    • Furnished rooms
    • Next to finishes
    • Windy days outside

Not sure which method fits your space? We decide at the walkthrough, and the bid shows how each area will be painted.

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Procurement

Paint & Supplies Handled for You

Painting runs on the right product in the right quantity: primer, finish paint in each sheen, caulk, patching compound, and protection. Run short on a custom color mid-wall and the next batch can show.

We take care of the material side for you, from quantities to color batches, so you aren’t making paint-store runs or matching colors after the fact.

Send us your colors

  1. Quantities by Room & Coat

    Paint, primer, and supplies estimated per room and per coat, so there is enough of each color to finish.

  2. Priced in the Bid

    Paint and supplies show up as their own lines in the written bid, separate from labor.

  3. Specified Products Ordered Early

    Specified lines, custom colors, and specialty finishes ordered ahead so they are on site when we start.

  4. Right Product for Each Surface

    Primer, paint, and sheen chosen for drywall, plaster, trim, and doors, not one can for everything.

  5. Deliveries Around Your Site

    Deliveries timed to the building’s rules, freight elevator and dock windows, or the access of a city lot.

  6. Colors Boxed & Leftovers Labeled

    Same-color batches mixed together for consistency, and labeled leftovers left with you for future touch-ups.

How It Works

Our Process

01/ 06

Walkthrough & Colors

Same-day reply

We confirm surfaces, prep, colors, and sheens, and when the building or household allows the work to happen.

Terms you’ll hear on this project

Construction glossary
Common Questions

Frequently
Asked Questions

Most clients have the same questions before starting. Here are straightforward answers — no hedging.

Still have questions? Let's talk

Yes. We schedule work in busy areas for evenings, nights, or weekends when the building requires it.

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Ready to Start Your Painting?

Tell us a little about the project. We’ll set up a free walkthrough and send a written, line-item bid.

Or call/text (773) 457-2007
  • Licensed, bonded & insured in IL
  • 1-year written workmanship warranty

Get your free estimate

Painting · Same-day response. No obligation.

Phone or email (one is enough)

Rather talk? Call or text (773) 457-2007

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