Mars Painting is a painting contractor / painter serving the Waukegan, IL area since 1992. We specialize in interior and exterior painting services, staining, cabinet painting, and more! We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"I recently had the exterior of my home painted by Mario and his team, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Out of all the quotes I received, Mario stood out—not just for the value, but for the time he took to walk through every detail of the job. He was incredibly communicative and responsive from start to finish, which made the whole process smooth and stress-free. When his crew arrived, they were prompt, professional, and courteous. They treated my home with care and attention to detail, and the finished product is absolutely stunning. I’m so impressed with the quality of the work and the pride Mario and his team clearly take in what they do. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, detail-oriented painting company, I highly recommend Mario and his team."
Joseph I on June 2025
Mars Painting is a painting contractor / painter serving the Waukegan, IL area since 1992. We specialize in interior and exterior painting services, staining, cabinet painting, and more! We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"I recently had the exterior of my home painted by Mario and his team, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Out of all the quotes I received, Mario stood out—not just for the value, but for the time he took to walk through every detail of the job. He was incredibly communicative and responsive from start to finish, which made the whole process smooth and stress-free. When his crew arrived, they were prompt, professional, and courteous. They treated my home with care and attention to detail, and the finished product is absolutely stunning. I’m so impressed with the quality of the work and the pride Mario and his team clearly take in what they do. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, detail-oriented painting company, I highly recommend Mario and his team."
Joseph I on June 2025
Founded in 1974, Castino Restoration is your local neighborhood business that provides water/flood damage clean up & restoration, mold remediation, carpet, rug & upholstery cleaning, interior / exterior painting, stucco, carpentry, handyman, floor installation & refinishing, gutter cleaning & roof snow removal. We pride ourselves in being skilled, ethical, friendly & fast. And we always clean up everyday before we leave. Give us a call, try us out!
"Contacted them to by phone on 7/16/21 at about 9:30 am was told the estimators were busy but was asked to send an email of photo's I had of the problem as well as my contact info and estimator would be in touch. I sent email and received a reply from Billing Mgr at 10:02 am. That is the last I heard from them. Ended up getting work done by another company that actually replied back to me (that same day). With all of the other glowing reviews of this company on Angles list, I'm surprised."
Andrea A on July 2021
Founded in 1974, Castino Restoration is your local neighborhood business that provides water/flood damage clean up & restoration, mold remediation, carpet, rug & upholstery cleaning, interior / exterior painting, stucco, carpentry, handyman, floor installation & refinishing, gutter cleaning & roof snow removal. We pride ourselves in being skilled, ethical, friendly & fast. And we always clean up everyday before we leave. Give us a call, try us out!
"Contacted them to by phone on 7/16/21 at about 9:30 am was told the estimators were busy but was asked to send an email of photo's I had of the problem as well as my contact info and estimator would be in touch. I sent email and received a reply from Billing Mgr at 10:02 am. That is the last I heard from them. Ended up getting work done by another company that actually replied back to me (that same day). With all of the other glowing reviews of this company on Angles list, I'm surprised."
Andrea A on July 2021
Since 2017, our locally owned & operated painting company has been serving our customers with exceptional service. Call us today for a free estimate!
Since 2017, our locally owned & operated painting company has been serving our customers with exceptional service. Call us today for a free estimate!
Owner operated. We are specialize for all kind of interior residential services like painting, finish carpentry and handyman work.. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Free estimates . May contact through email or phone 847-809-6895.
"We are extremely pleased with the results of this multi-week interior painting project. Radek worked quickly, carefully, gave us sound advice on types of paint to use, and helped us move and put back furniture. He also replaced the fixtures and bulbs for 30+ recessed ceiling lights which was not part of the initial contract. Definitely recommend Radek and will use again for future painting projects."
Joyce C on March 2025
Owner operated. We are specialize for all kind of interior residential services like painting, finish carpentry and handyman work.. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Free estimates . May contact through email or phone 847-809-6895.
"We are extremely pleased with the results of this multi-week interior painting project. Radek worked quickly, carefully, gave us sound advice on types of paint to use, and helped us move and put back furniture. He also replaced the fixtures and bulbs for 30+ recessed ceiling lights which was not part of the initial contract. Definitely recommend Radek and will use again for future painting projects."
Joyce C on March 2025
We specialize in drywall and painting work. We take pride in the work we do and we will treat your home as we would our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Perfect work!"
Cedric B on May 2025
We specialize in drywall and painting work. We take pride in the work we do and we will treat your home as we would our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Perfect work!"
Cedric B on May 2025
Looking to transform your home's exterior? Look no further than MQ Painting. With free estimates, full insurance coverage, and references available upon request, we are the trusted choice for all your painting needs in Chicago. Contact us today!
"It went excellent and great. Jose and his crew were excellent and did a very good job."
Robert E on August 2024
Looking to transform your home's exterior? Look no further than MQ Painting. With free estimates, full insurance coverage, and references available upon request, we are the trusted choice for all your painting needs in Chicago. Contact us today!
"It went excellent and great. Jose and his crew were excellent and did a very good job."
Robert E on August 2024
Flores Painting is a family owned and operated painting company that offers the full spectrum of painting services from residential to commercial locations. Serving Schaumburg, IL and surrounding areas. Our experienced professionals perform with a high level of attention that will exceed your expectations. We always make sure to handle all of our customers requests with a personable and professional customer service. Contact us today for an estimate!
"Flores painting did a fantastic job with touch-up work in our house. They were on time, focused, and delivered high-quality results. The team’s attention to detail was impressive, and everything blended perfectly. Highly recommend them for reliable, top-notch painting services!"
Steve A on March 2025
Flores Painting is a family owned and operated painting company that offers the full spectrum of painting services from residential to commercial locations. Serving Schaumburg, IL and surrounding areas. Our experienced professionals perform with a high level of attention that will exceed your expectations. We always make sure to handle all of our customers requests with a personable and professional customer service. Contact us today for an estimate!
"Flores painting did a fantastic job with touch-up work in our house. They were on time, focused, and delivered high-quality results. The team’s attention to detail was impressive, and everything blended perfectly. Highly recommend them for reliable, top-notch painting services!"
Steve A on March 2025
Super Service Award winning company 15 years in a row!! Touchstone is a painting and remodeling company for the home owner who really cares about his/her home and expects the job to be done right and done well the first time. We believe the difference between a mediocre job and a great job is found in the details, and therefore we are picky in our work, taking pride in what we do. All our hired help are highly skilled and very experienced only; no amateurs here. Our clients even say that we’re fun to have around! We are straight forward, honest, and easy to work with. Our motto: "We love our work. You will, too."
"I've used this company many times, not only for painting, but for handyman jobs. Jonathan and his crew have proven to be efficient, knowledgeable, and just good people! I have referred him to several neighbors, who have been very pleased with their work. Most recently, I decided to change a small room into my craft room and Jonathan was able to paint the room in a short time. I have never been disappointed with the work of Touchstone!"
Torbeck T on January 2025
Super Service Award winning company 15 years in a row!! Touchstone is a painting and remodeling company for the home owner who really cares about his/her home and expects the job to be done right and done well the first time. We believe the difference between a mediocre job and a great job is found in the details, and therefore we are picky in our work, taking pride in what we do. All our hired help are highly skilled and very experienced only; no amateurs here. Our clients even say that we’re fun to have around! We are straight forward, honest, and easy to work with. Our motto: "We love our work. You will, too."
"I've used this company many times, not only for painting, but for handyman jobs. Jonathan and his crew have proven to be efficient, knowledgeable, and just good people! I have referred him to several neighbors, who have been very pleased with their work. Most recently, I decided to change a small room into my craft room and Jonathan was able to paint the room in a short time. I have never been disappointed with the work of Touchstone!"
Torbeck T on January 2025
My company specializes in interior and exterior painting in all kinds of finishing. My goal is doing the job as well as possible, so that the customer is 100% satisfied that is my commitment. I have over 6 years of personal experience in the Painting industry. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. R&D Painting LLC always offers free estimates and we would love to look at how we can bring life back to your home. Please call us or click for an estimate today! We look forward to speaking to you
"Great the team were extremely clean and professional on time and very communicative through the process"
Rick T on September 2024
My company specializes in interior and exterior painting in all kinds of finishing. My goal is doing the job as well as possible, so that the customer is 100% satisfied that is my commitment. I have over 6 years of personal experience in the Painting industry. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. R&D Painting LLC always offers free estimates and we would love to look at how we can bring life back to your home. Please call us or click for an estimate today! We look forward to speaking to you
"Great the team were extremely clean and professional on time and very communicative through the process"
Rick T on September 2024
Bill Schneeberger Painting began serving the North Shore in 1974. Currently 4 of us are working to make homes beautiful. We are accredited by the PDCA (Painting and Decorating Contractors of America). We are also accredited by the Better Business Bureau. When a service is something that we know can be done better or sooner by another contractor, we subcontract that portion of the service. We still stand behind any work done through our company. Additional DBA - Schneeberger Bill Painting & Decorating LLC. Additional email - Snowmtn@sbcglobal.net. Additional phone - (847) 804-6600. Additional contact name - Bill Schneeberger.
"Roy Schneeberger is the consummate professional. He guided us through what could be done to restore the plaster walls and woodwork of our vintage (100-year-old) place to their original splendor. His crew, Roman and Carlos, were a dream team. They were meticulous in their painting and repair work, paying attention to every detail. Their experience and commitment to doing quality work shows in the final product. They helped us with far more than painting; they were able to expertly solve years-long problems with creative solutions. They worked their magic in nearly every room in our home. Beyond the superior quality, this team left our home spotless at the end of every day of the job. We can't recommend them highly enough."
Beth H on March 2022
Bill Schneeberger Painting began serving the North Shore in 1974. Currently 4 of us are working to make homes beautiful. We are accredited by the PDCA (Painting and Decorating Contractors of America). We are also accredited by the Better Business Bureau. When a service is something that we know can be done better or sooner by another contractor, we subcontract that portion of the service. We still stand behind any work done through our company. Additional DBA - Schneeberger Bill Painting & Decorating LLC. Additional email - Snowmtn@sbcglobal.net. Additional phone - (847) 804-6600. Additional contact name - Bill Schneeberger.
"Roy Schneeberger is the consummate professional. He guided us through what could be done to restore the plaster walls and woodwork of our vintage (100-year-old) place to their original splendor. His crew, Roman and Carlos, were a dream team. They were meticulous in their painting and repair work, paying attention to every detail. Their experience and commitment to doing quality work shows in the final product. They helped us with far more than painting; they were able to expertly solve years-long problems with creative solutions. They worked their magic in nearly every room in our home. Beyond the superior quality, this team left our home spotless at the end of every day of the job. We can't recommend them highly enough."
Beth H on March 2022
Professional painters can complete an exterior door painting project in one to three hours, not including drying time. The timeline depends on the door's condition, required preparation, and the number of coats needed.
Weather conditions significantly impact drying times, with high humidity or extreme temperatures extending the process. Most doors require 24 to 48 hours of curing time before resuming normal use.
While removing the door provides optimal access to all surfaces and edges, many professional painters achieve excellent results with the door remaining in place. For in-position painting, proper hardware protection and masking are essential. Door removal becomes more beneficial when dealing with significant damage, when painting both sides simultaneously, or when making dramatic color changes that require extra coats.
The ideal paint for exterior doors is a high-quality, weather-resistant formulation designed specifically for outdoor conditions. Acrylic latex paints offer excellent moisture resistance and color retention, while oil-based options provide superior hardness for high-traffic areas. Semi-gloss or gloss finishes repel dirt and moisture more effectively than flat finishes. Door material also influences paint selection—metal doors benefit from rust-inhibiting formulas, while wood doors may require specialized primers.
Hiring a professional delivers superior results for exterior door painting, especially for front entrances where appearance matters most. Professionals bring specialized equipment, extensive experience, and efficient techniques that ensure a smooth, durable finish.
While DIY painting saves on labor costs, you'll need proper tools, adequate preparation knowledge, and sufficient time to achieve comparable results. For complex door styles or when changing colors dramatically, professional expertise often justifies the additional expense.