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HPO Painting
4.9(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional job done in every room in the house including crown molding and ceilings. Staff moved large furniture, covered all furniture with plastic or tarps to protect it and moved furniture back after rooms painted. Courteous, helpful and a top notch painting job completed in all rooms."
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Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+18

Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Complete Painting & Restoration LLC
4.9(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would hire Derek and his team anytime for future projects. The Team was kind, courteous, and made sure we had all questions answered. Derek was very accommodating with our family schedule and was a professional to deal with through the complete job. If you have painting jobs you need done,. I fully recommend that you hire Complete Painting and Restoration."
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+35

Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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TRINITY QUALITY PAINTING
5.0(
35
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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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 by87%of homeowners
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Steadfast Painting Solutions Corp
4.7(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Steadfast did a great job of painting two rooms but also filling a large hole in the ceiling and correcting/eliminating the moisture issue in the bathroom ceiling by using the right product. I would definitely recommend Steadfast."
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Downers Grove Interior
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+51

Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Preemo Painting & Repairs Inc.
5.0(
20
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Absolutely wonderful! Anthony and his workers arrived on time and left the premises clean with everything picked up each day. They repaired loose siding and patched holes along with nailing where needed. They were delightful to work with and we highly recommend them to anyone needing painting/staining."
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+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ER Painting
5.0(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"We chose ER Painting to paint my Mom's condo. We are completely happy with their work -- they were prompt, protected floors and furniture, were very detail-oriented, very skilled, and the place looks amazing! Efrain kept us informed every step of the way, and we're very happy with the end result!"
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+12

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Magic Color Painting Company, Inc.
4.8(
123
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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!"
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+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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