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Lilian Touch Restoration Inc
4.9(
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Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellently, the workmen cleaned, prepped, insulated, dry walled, primed and painted multiple challenging substrates on an old Victorian home in Rogers park. Concrete coat over brick foundation, prime and paint floor, rafters on unfinished ceiling, protected all sensitive utilities sources, most surfaces received original finishes in 120 Year old house. No issues with solvent odors or debris problems. Very professional!"
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project

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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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MNM Painting and Decorating
4.8(
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Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Quick response

"MNM did an excellent job hanging wallpaper in our nursery. The wallpaper looks terrific and there were some difficult parts to the job. MNM was easy to deal with at a reasonable price and handled everything very well. I would hire them again."
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+38

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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CertaPro Painters® of Chicago
4.6(
56
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Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"TL Ryan is customer oriented.  Mixed reviews on the subcontractors hired to do the painting.  I hired this company for two separate jobs that totaled 9K.  Big investment - mixed results.  Main rooms (living, dining, first floor bedroom) turned out nicer than closets and upstairs bedrooms which showed sloppier work.  On the last day, during the walk through, one closet was overlooked and the painter rushed through it, resulting in a closet that was not primed properly so the original blue can be seen through the white.  Several closet shelves were also missed and again the rush job shows - poor brushwork, no priming.  They also did one coat of semi-gloss on the door trims (a second coat would have cost more money), and the quality of that job varies greatly.  First floor - neatly done; second floor, sloppy brushwork (I have to re-do myself and with carpal tunnel, that will not be fun).  They also left the house a mess - nails everywhere, wall plates on the floor, curtains in a pile on the sofa.  TL did most of the cleanup himself and replaced some missing wall plates at no cost. <br /> For the second job (same house), I hired them to paint interior doors  - they charge for each side of the door (so one door is actually two doors for pricing purposes) - and paint drywall, and to repaint and re-tread steps.  Work was fine (a different subcontracting crew was used this time).  There were two incomplete areas:  I asked that the hinge footprint on the trim of a door that had been removed to be painted - this was not done.  In addition, they replaced treads on basement steps but did not tack them as they were directed (supposed to be eight tacks total - four across the top; four across the bottom - they only put four in the overall tread).  Interestingly, once I paid the final price, the normally responsive TL did not respond to my request to have these two final items fixed.  So again, I had to fix what was missed. <br /> Both projects in the same home were to prepare for sale - so I hope to recoup these costs.   I would not use this company for the home where I live.  I think they are a little pricey because of the use of subcontractors and on balance a little too sloppy in areas that I would not want to look at every day (or have to re-do myself). <br />"
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+13

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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12 Weeks Company
5.0(
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Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Simon did an amazing job installing my laminate wood flooring and baseboards. Everything looks super clean and professionally done. He was easy to work with, which made the whole process stress free. I’m really happy with the results and will definitely be hiring him again in the future "
Wallpaper installation
Wallpaper installation
Laminate Installation
Laminate Installation
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FSC
5.0(
1
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Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Welcome to FSC! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!\n

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DRAKE PAINTING & WALLPAPER CO
4.8(
445
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Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Outstanding!!! I have been doing business with Dan for over 20 years for both painting and wallpaper. Dan is a pleasure to work with and so patient -it is unbelievable. Last year, we had a bee problem and so one bedroom needed a rush job as the ceiling had to come down in the closet. Somehow Dan and Courtney were able to get us a team in a few day which was remarkable and so appreciated. This time Francisco and his team came out to do our painting. Oh my goodness- they were amazing in their work. Not only was their work perfect, but they were a joy to have in the house. This team went more than the extra mile to help us with everything we needed. I never after to worry about clean up but will mention it as other folks need to know- it is always done well and with no mess of any kind around. Today it is so hard to find professional that take pride in their work and are still willing to be nice to be around. Dan's professionals always have integrity and a skill set that makes it easy to have full confidence in them. Again my thanks to Dan, Courtney and Francisco and the crew for making our experience easy and worry free. As you may tell, I highly recommend Drake Painting in all respects"
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Oak Park, IL

You can determine your wall type through tactile and visual tests. Start by checking the surface by inserting a thumbtack, feeling the texture, tapping to listen for a hollow sound, and examining cut edges under outlet covers. Drywall feels soft with a hollow sound, while plaster is hard and solid. These checks are especially useful in older homes where plaster is more common.

After removing wallpaper, you can dispose of small amounts in your household trash. However, if you are removing wallpaper from your entire home, you’ll need to contact a waste removal service, rent a dumpster, or arrange a special pick-up with your municipality’s waste service. Wallpaper cannot be recycled, so it is important to keep it separate from the recycling stream to comply with local waste guidelines.

It takes a professional from several hours up to a full day to remove wallpaper from a single room. The removal duration depends on the type of adhesive, the age of the wallpaper, the condition of the wall, and the number of layers present. High ceilings and additional layers increase the time required, as extra care is taken to protect the wall surface while ensuring a complete removal.

Using fabric softener with water is an option for removing wallpaper, but its effectiveness is limited and depends on the type of wallpaper being used. This low-cost method is most effective on modern, less porous wallpaper and may not yield optimal results on vintage or textured varieties. It might also affect wall surface preparation for new coverings if the residue is not completely removed. For stubborn adhesive or textured surfaces, professional solutions are recommended to ensure a thorough removal without damaging the underlying wall.

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