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Avatar for Sadot De la Paz Painting
Sadot De la Paz Painting
5.0(
100
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very happy with Sadot and his family business. He personally answers the phone 24/7 ( not a call center or 3rd party ) You deal directly with the owner. He communicates every day. He power washed old stain off, fixed and repaired bad and rotten wood, re-stained the desk. He followed price quote, he completed in time frame is originally stated, Workmanship of repairs and staining was PERFECT..these guys ( all family members ) are perfectionist, made sure I was a ratified customer, and his price was VERY REASONABLE, The next time I need anything related to painting, or exterior wood repair and finishing, he will be my first and maybe only call because I trust him, and I don't trust most people, but he earned my trust and confidence."
Preparing Area
garage
bathroom
living room molding replacement
deck before spray paint

+241

Response time1 day
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for HPO Painting
HPO Painting
5.0(
121
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"HPO did an amazing job sanding and painting my kitchen cabinets. The results were amazing; I feel like I have a brand new kitchen. The cost was very reasonable. I will definitely hire them again for my next painting project."
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+18

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Complete Painting & Restoration LLC
4.9(
77
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Derek’s company did a fantastic job and were highly professional from beginning to end. We will definitely use Complete Painting and Restoration for all future painting projects."
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+35

Response time4 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Preemo Painting & Repairs Inc.
Preemo Painting & Repairs Inc.
5.0(
20
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We contacted Preemo Painting in early fall of 2020. We received a very reasonable estimate, and were told that the work could not be done before winter, but they would do some temporary fixes to protect our home. Also, they guarantee all work as long as you stick to a 5 year repaint schedule. Preemo started the work on March 28th and finished on April 3rd. All of the people who worked at our home were very considerate of us working inside our home, and they were all very knowledgeable and professional. The work they did was fantastic, and we are extremely happy with the results. Every area was repaired, including newly discovered problems we did not know about in the fall. The color was matched perfectly, and everything looks great. We wholeheartedly recommend Preemo Painting, and certainly plan on using them again in 5 years."
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Back elevation after

+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for MNM Painting and Decorating
MNM Painting and Decorating
4.8(
21
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Quick response

"I needed both exterior and interior painting at a rental home I own. The company did a great job, very professional and handled the clean up."
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+38

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for TRINITY QUALITY PAINTING
TRINITY QUALITY PAINTING
5.0(
29
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Trinity Quality Painting is a company I would recommend! Angel responded to my emails in a timely manner and arrived on time as scheduled. He painted my hallway, stairwell and large bedroom over the course of 2 days. The paint job is absolutely perfect! He was very respectful of my home and professional! I know I picked a great company to paint my home and look forward to working with Trinity Quality Painting again in the future!"
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Las Mela's Painting Co.
Las Mela's Painting Co.
4.9(
50
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Project was to prepare, stain and varnish our wood front door and sidelights. The owner stayed throughout the project to keep us updated. The owner is Jasmine Hernandez and we are very satisfied."
before
fence
fence/wood replacement
painted fence
painted fence

+111

Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Carlos Professional Painter
Carlos Professional Painter
4.8(
88
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Carlos and his crew paid tremendous attention to detail, meticulously preparing the house for paint and professionally working to complete the project in a thorough and timely way. Carlos provided oversight at every step and worked hard to make sure our communication was good as we had very specific ideas about how our 4-color scheme was carried out. As the project approached completion, Carlos made several circuits of the house with me to make certain that every last detail was addressed. I would definitely retain Carlos again and encourage others to engage him when planning future projects."
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+8

Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
CJ's Painting Decoration, Inc.
4.8(
29
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My painting project with CJ's could not have gone better. They did exactly what they said they would do. They arrived at the scheduled time, performed all of the work as requested, insured nothing was damaged during the work, and it turned out great! I would highly recommend them for your painting needs."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Magic Color Painting Company, Inc.
Magic Color Painting Company, Inc.
4.9(
114
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Oscar and his team painted our second story bedrooms and hallway for us. Five total rooms. His workmanship and attention to detail were fantastic. His team protected our brand new floors and radiators, patched and leveled our walls in places and exceeded our expectations. We will be hiring him and his team for additional projects in the spring. Thank you again Oscar!"
New look
Exterior job
Exterior
Exterior
Kids room

+100

Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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FAQs for small projects painting or staining projects in Elgin, IL

You'll need about two gallons of paint to fully cover your kitchen cabinets with two coats. Since each gallon covers around 350 square feet, it's a good idea to measure your cabinets or use a paint calculator to determine exactly how much you'll need. Starting with one or two coats of primer and then applying two to three layers of paint will give you a flawless, durable finish. Using high-quality paint can reduce the number of coats needed and provide a long-lasting finish.

The best type of paint for your kitchen cabinets is latex paint because it applies evenly and creates a durable finish. If you're painting wood surfaces and need extra adhesion, acrylic paint is a great alternative. We don't recommend oil-based paint for residential use due to its VOC emissions. For finishes, go with eggshell, semi-gloss, gloss, or satin, as matte finishes aren't as durable or as easy to clean.

The best method for painting kitchen cabinets is spray painting because it gives you a smooth, even finish without brush strokes. While brushes and rollers can work, they often leave marks and require more effort. If you're aiming for a professional look, spray painting is your best bet to enhance the beauty and durability of your cabinets.

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