Top 10 House Painters in Arlington Heights, IL

Porch Pro Headshot A R Decorating & Remodeling
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Serves Arlington Heights, Illinois
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Porch Pro Headshot Welter Home Services
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Serves Arlington Heights, Illinois
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Welter Home Services is a BBB-accredited handyman company that was founded in Mount Prospect in 2001. They provide reliable handyman services, interior painting and remodeling, trim work, door installations, electrical and plumbing installations and repairs, and more!
Welter Home Services is a BBB-accredited handyman company that was founded in Mount Prospect in 2001. They provide reliable handyman services, interior painting and remodeling, trim work, door installations, electrical and plumbing installations and repairs, and more!
Porch Pro Headshot Calumet Painting & Restoration
Painters
Serves Arlington Heights, Illinois
(57)
"Calumet Painting & Restoration transformed my home with their exceptional service. Their team was professional, punctual, and went above and beyond to ensure a flawless paint job. From prep work to cleanup, everything was handled with care and attention to detail. I couldn't be happier with the res...Read more about Calumet Painting & Restoration
"Calumet Painting & Restoration transformed my home with their exceptional service. Their team was professional, punctual, and went above and beyond to ensure a flawless paint job. From prep work to cleanup, everything was handled with care and attention to detail. I couldn't be happier with the res...Read more about Calumet Painting & Restoration
Porch Pro Headshot Home Service Direct, LLC
Painters
Serves Arlington Heights, Illinois
(7)
"Home Service Direct, LLC sent over a handyman to paint 2 bedrooms. The paint job was pretty good. However, we are starting to notice little things that were not cleaned up or put back in place properly. There is some paint on the window trim and one of the closet doors was not put back on correc...Read more about Home Service Direct, LLC
"Home Service Direct, LLC sent over a handyman to paint 2 bedrooms. The paint job was pretty good. However, we are starting to notice little things that were not cleaned up or put back in place properly. There is some paint on the window trim and one of the closet doors was not put back on correc...Read more about Home Service Direct, LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Fine Finishers
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Serves Arlington Heights, Illinois
(12)
"Beyond satisfied! Dave is professional and courteous and kept me informed through my whole bathroom remodel. He has a great eye for design and recommended things that I didn’t think of and that really made a difference. (Crown molding…) He is very respectful and honest, and I trusted not only hi...Read more about Fine Finishers
"Beyond satisfied! Dave is professional and courteous and kept me informed through my whole bathroom remodel. He has a great eye for design and recommended things that I didn’t think of and that really made a difference. (Crown molding…) He is very respectful and honest, and I trusted not only hi...Read more about Fine Finishers
Porch Pro Headshot soja construction
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Serves Arlington Heights, Illinois
(26)
Based in Chicago, Klaudia Soja provides roofing, siding, gutters installation services and quality fix on budget like repair, exterior remodeling, painting, water leaks and more.
Based in Chicago, Klaudia Soja provides roofing, siding, gutters installation services and quality fix on budget like repair, exterior remodeling, painting, water leaks and more.
Porch Pro Headshot RRJ Painting & Wallpapering Inc
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Serves Arlington Heights, Illinois
RRJ Painting & Wallpapering Inc has been servicing the DeKalb/Sycamore (and surrounding area) since 2002. I pride myself in providing to you, the customer, a Top Quality Professional job. I also believe that quality doesn't have to break the bank - I offer fair pricing for the level of work that I...Read more about RRJ Painting & Wallpapering Inc
RRJ Painting & Wallpapering Inc has been servicing the DeKalb/Sycamore (and surrounding area) since 2002. I pride myself in providing to you, the customer, a Top Quality Professional job. I also believe that quality doesn't have to break the bank - I offer fair pricing for the level of work that I...Read more about RRJ Painting & Wallpapering Inc
Porch Pro Headshot Midwest Painting
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Serves Arlington Heights, Illinois
(10)
Midwest Painting since 1980 is a famly owned buisness .Interior and exterior painting for homeowners as well as business owners. We can handle any size job large or small.
Midwest Painting since 1980 is a famly owned buisness .Interior and exterior painting for homeowners as well as business owners. We can handle any size job large or small.
Porch Pro Headshot Ideal Painting & Home Improvements
Painters
Serves Arlington Heights, Illinois
We are a highly rated professional painting company servicing northeast Illinois including northern Cook, Lake, McHenry County and beyond! We specialize in interior & exterior painting, as well as offering handyman services to help you finish that "honey do" list so you can enjoy the more important...Read more about Ideal Painting & Home Improvements
We are a highly rated professional painting company servicing northeast Illinois including northern Cook, Lake, McHenry County and beyond! We specialize in interior & exterior painting, as well as offering handyman services to help you finish that "honey do" list so you can enjoy the more important...Read more about Ideal Painting & Home Improvements
Porch Pro Headshot A Plus Decorating Inc
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Serves Arlington Heights, Illinois
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Frequently asked questions about house painters

There is nothing like a fresh coat of paint in a new home. You can transform rooms with a change of color, and fresh paint breathes new life into an older home. Costs for painting homes vary. It depends on the rate of labor and on the type of paint you use. Most of the cost comes from the size of the home. The more square footage you need painted, the more expensive the job will be.

The average cost for painter services in a home is estimated at $3,500. On the low side, you can expect to pay $1,200 and $6,500 on the high side. These estimates assume you have a one-story home with around 1,000 square feet of wall to paint. More stories will mean higher costs.

The price is usually divided up into materials and labor. Labor tends to make up 85% of a job, but this can vary depending on the contractor. Most contractors charge between $2 - $6 / square foot. This calculates interior painting jobs with two coats of paint. For more specific paint jobs, such as doors or cabinets, you can expect to be charged $50 - $100 / door or drawer face.

Some contractors have different models of payment, which you may discover when looking up “painting companies near me” or “house painters near me.” You can be charged per room, which averages around $800 - $1,200 for a bedroom, and as high as $3,000 for a living room or similar large space. Some painters may choose to bill hourly, which can range from $20 - $50 / hour for basic painting, and $100 / hour or higher for specialty painting. A skilled painter should be able to cover between 150 – 350 square feet/hour but don’t forget to factor in prep time, clean up, and both coats of paint needed.

The cost of painting a home's exterior is far more variable, depending on your siding. Some sidings (like stucco) can cost up to $3,000 / 1,000 square feet, and that cost can rise if there are multiple stories. Weather can also play a major factor, which is why local painters are in high demand during the summer months. Vinyl siding expands and contracts depending on weather, so you’ll want a latex-based paint that is durable to these changes. For wood siding, latex is always a good option for allowing wood to breathe. Beware acrylic or oil-based paints, as these can create moisture stains. If you have stucco siding, you can go with latex, but it’s not your best option if the walls are damaged. Elastomeric paint will cover those imperfections while still being breathable. This paint is thick and time-consuming to apply. If you have brick siding, you’ll want a porous stain or paint so water doesn’t get trapped inside.

Siding is the biggest factor to cost, as prep and materials needed to do the job correctly can raise the price. Brick and stucco are the most expensive, while metal, wood, vinyl, and concrete tend to be on the lower end. Extra stories mean extra work for the painter, as safety measures and ladders need to be implemented. Painting a second or third story of a home takes longer than painting a single story based on logistics. It’s not just the walls, either. You may want to paint the garage, the shutters, the eaves and downspouts, and the siding and trim.

Your brand of paint can alter costs, as well as the cost of your finish. Flat paint tends to be the cheapest, but is also the least durable. Mid-range finishes, including eggshell and satin, can be good choices, depending on what you’re looking for. Semi-gloss finish will showcase imperfections and dents but is also resistant to cleaning. High-gloss is the most expensive type of finish and is recommended for small areas, such as trim, windows, and doors. While it is possible to DIY your home’s exterior, a professional comes with all the needed materials and is knowledgeable about what will work best and how to stay safe on the job. They are worth serious consideration.

Yes, you can paint vinyl siding. Years ago, this answer was no because paint continued to slide off the siding. We’ve come a long way since then. The best paint for vinyl is latex urethane paint, as it can cope with the constant contracting and expanding of the siding. Many paint companies create paint specifically designed for siding.

Painting vinyl is similar to painting other exteriors. You’ll want to coat it with primer (something designed for vinyl) and use a brush for the tricky spots. Otherwise, you can use a roller and cover a lot of ground. Once you have the primer, add the topcoat. Vinyl has one more caveat that you should be aware of. Dark colors tend to trap a lot of heat. Most vinyl paints will be light colors as a result, so it reflects heat rather than absorbs it. Weather can be a factor in painting vinyl, and the best weather is overcast, comfortable conditions. Sun, humidity, direct heat, and wind are not your friends when it comes to painting vinyl. You’ll want to ensure that painting your siding doesn’t void its warranty before you begin.

As with any painting, you’ll want to ensure you clean the area thoroughly first. For vinyl, a pressure washer is the best choice. You’ll want to find a recipe that tackles mold and mildew or buy a TSP solution. Mold and mildew tend to get between the paint and the siding, so it’s imperative you deal with them before you paint.

The quick answer is 350 – 400 square feet. This is generally true of wall, ceiling, and trim paint. Primer tends to go less, giving you 250 square feet on average. If you’re painting a dark room with a light color, you may need more primer coats, so keep that in mind. Be aware that fresh drywall is extremely porous and may absorb more paint than expected. Most drywall tends to arrive pre-primed, but be ready if it isn’t. If you have a textured wall (think popcorn ceilings, for example), you should use 20% more paint. If you need to paint 100 square feet of ceiling, it’s recommended you buy enough paint to cover 120 square feet to make up for the texture. You can stretch your paint with the correct tools. A nine-inch roller usually gives the best results for a coat of paint. For textured walls, consider a 1/2-inch nap over a 3/8-inch nap.

Let’s dive into the math. You know how much paint you need per square foot, but how do you calculate that square footage? First, measure the height of every wall, and add it together. Then, do the same for the length of each wall. Multiply those two numbers together, and you have the square footage. If you divide that number by 400 (how much a gallon of paint should cover), you know how many gallons you need to buy. This works for trim and doors as well. Multiply the total lengths and widths together, and divide it by 400. It’s never a bad idea to round up or ensure you have extra paint left over. You may need it for touch-ups or if a specific section requires more paint than you anticipated. It’s better to have too much than too little and have the hardware store mix you more paint. What if the color is off by even a slight bit? That’s a frustration you can easily avoid.

No, you can’t use exterior paint inside. Exterior paint is designed to hold up against weather extremes and, as such, contains more VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). These compounds were not designed for enclosed spaces; they can smell funky and release toxins that might make you or your pets sick. Exterior paint doesn’t settle in a short amount of time. In cold weather, exterior paint could continually release those toxins for a month or more. In warmer weather, this timeframe may be reduced to weeks. The process of releasing these toxins is called curing. Most professionals will wear masks when painting outside for this reason.

Exterior paint is softer by nature. It needs to be able to breathe and contract or expand with the home. It doesn’t stand up as well to the wear and tear that interior paint deals with on a daily basis. While all paint contains mildewcides and fungicides, the ingredients in exterior and interior paint are very different. The VOCs are needed in both paints to hold the pigment in. If you use exterior paint on indoor surfaces, ventilation is your first concern. This becomes a greater concern when spraying paint instead of rolling it, as spraying it makes it airborne that much quicker.

VOCs can cause lightheadedness, headaches, nausea, irritated eyes and throat, and respiratory issues. This can be an even greater hazard for those with compromised immune systems. Exterior and interior paints are vastly different, so you shouldn’t combine them. It compromises the quality of both paints. Plus, exterior paint isn’t designed to look good inside. Both varieties of paint are highly specialized, and you’ll likely regret using them where they are not intended.

The average cost to paint a 12x12 room is $650, with $400 being on the low end and $900 on the high end. Several factors can change these costs or cause them to rise. If you need drywall or plaster repaired before the job, that will cost time and effort. The higher your walls rise, the more time or paint it might take to finish the job. If you want to use designer paints, you may spend more on the materials. Your cost will also change based on the finish you choose.

Square footage is the most important consideration when factoring the price of a room. A large room, such as a living room, will cost more than a small bedroom or bathroom. Kitchens tend to cost the most since the painting is specific. They require far more attention to detail when you consider backsplashes, cabinets, and trims. Textured walls can add to that cost since it eats up more materials. Different types of paint can change the cost as well. On average, eggshell, satin, and flat are the cheapest paints. Matte, semi-gloss, latex, and oil are mid-range and all competitively priced. High-gloss paint is expensive and best used on small surfaces like trims.

You have the option to do the work yourself, of course. Be aware that it’s never as simple as splashing paint on the walls. You’ll need to purchase all the required materials, such as brushes, painter’s tape, rollers, trays, and plastic to prevent spillage. You’ll need to clean the walls and remove outlet covers and switch plates. Once that’s done, you can use painter’s tape on all the edges and then start. The big question you will need to ask yourself is whether you have the time. Painters are efficient, have all the tools, and do the job constantly. They will know immediately the best way to handle it.

Now that you know the scope of your project in terms of cost and effort, you can start dreaming in color.

Recent reviews for Arlington Heights Painters

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Called in for an appointment and prices. Service was friendly and my cabinets were like new! Saved hundreds rather than buy a whole new set!

- Tina S.
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I appreciated that the company travelled to my unit to provide a quote, only they never provided the quote.

- Thomas Rowan
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Home Services Direct redid the kitchen and then the bathroom in my condo in Glen Ellyn. The work started when promised and was completed quickly (less than a week for each including repainting) with no muss or fuss. The crew came back immediately (withi...

- Kevin Connelly
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Excellent work, professional, quality and price.

- Marco Arias
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I recently hired them to help me with my claim. Everything was explained very well to me before we file a claim.They negotiated over 18 thousand for me and I m very happy with the estimate. Now I m just waiting to start construction process, to have my ne...

- Lillian Banke
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Great company

- grace kubicka
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I’m so glad we went with this company!Soja construction and their team were not only pleasant and easy to work but also extremely reliable and kept us up to date on the whole process. They were efficient, organized and very professional. I would recommend...

- Steve Brodsky
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Exceptional customer service !!! Soja Construction completed our roofing and siding in a very timely manner. The crew was very friendly and caring. They worked hard with patience and care without creating any mess around the property. The contractor was v...

- radek siwiecki
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Im happy to had a very good experience working with Soja Construction. They have replaced roof on my house and garage. Very fast clean and professional. Whole project was done in one day which is amazing.

- grace kubicka
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Everything You Need to Know About Arlington Heights House Painters

Painting Services isn’t exactly what I’m looking for. Are there more specific services similar to painters available in Arlington Heights?

If you’ve determined that painting services are not quite what you were looking for, or if you had a specific project in mind that is similar to painting services, we can still help you find the right professional in Arlington Heights.

Arlington Heights has 50 painter professionals that can help you with your painting services job. Head to our Pros Page to find specific painters-pros in Arlington Heights.

Will Painting Services work in Arlington Heights require permits, inspections, special licenses, etc.?

Whether you’re painter job is in Arlington Heights or any other city, you're going to want to do a bit of research before hiring painters. Even small jobs may have certain regulations around them. Often, the painter performing the work will have any required permits, inspections, etc. under control, but not always. Short answer: Research yourself and double check with the painting services folks that everything is in order.

How many painters does Arlington Heights have?

There are around 50 companies throughout Arlington Heights to help you with your next painting services job.

  • 28 of them have an A or A+ rating from Better Business Bureau.

All House Painters in Arlington Heights, IL

Porch Pro Headshot Zenith Creations
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Serves Arlington Heights, Illinois
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We strive to bring out the beauty of your home.
We strive to bring out the beauty of your home.
Porch Pro Headshot Brandon´s Handy Services LLC
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Serves Arlington Heights, Illinois
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Porch Pro Headshot A&A Remodeling Company
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Serves Arlington Heights, Illinois
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Specialists in interior and exterior remodeling and painting, pressure washing, stain and sealer all kinds of material, floors with special Epoxy finishes and more ...
Specialists in interior and exterior remodeling and painting, pressure washing, stain and sealer all kinds of material, floors with special Epoxy finishes and more ...
Porch Pro Headshot Salter Decorating Services
Painters
Serves Arlington Heights, Illinois
Welcome to Salter Decorating Service. We provide the South Holland, IL and surrounding South Suburbs of Chicago area with a complete range of decorating services. We are trained to provide you with the decorating solutions you need as well as the quality you deserve. We have made a strong presence...Read more about Salter Decorating Services
Welcome to Salter Decorating Service. We provide the South Holland, IL and surrounding South Suburbs of Chicago area with a complete range of decorating services. We are trained to provide you with the decorating solutions you need as well as the quality you deserve. We have made a strong presence...Read more about Salter Decorating Services
Porch Pro Headshot Goldleaf Painting and Design LLC
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Serves Arlington Heights, Illinois
We provide interior and exterior painting. We also provide the following services: Power washing Plastering Drywall install and repair Deck staining and refinishing Staining/varnishing Carpentry Glazing Cabinet painting and refinishing
We provide interior and exterior painting. We also provide the following services: Power washing Plastering Drywall install and repair Deck staining and refinishing Staining/varnishing Carpentry Glazing Cabinet painting and refinishing
Porch Pro Headshot Active Painting
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Serves Arlington Heights, Illinois
At Active Painting, we assure you that our Arlington Heights painters will treat your house like our own. Whether you just want to freshen up a single room or change the look of the entire house, we take pride in paying close attention to every detail of the project. Whether we work in the inside or...Read more about Active Painting
At Active Painting, we assure you that our Arlington Heights painters will treat your house like our own. Whether you just want to freshen up a single room or change the look of the entire house, we take pride in paying close attention to every detail of the project. Whether we work in the inside or...Read more about Active Painting
Porch Pro Headshot HOMETECH Handyman & home renovations
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Serves Arlington Heights, Illinois
From a hardwood floor installation to a bathroom remodel or just hanging new lighting fixtures... It's a great feeling to renovate and improve a customers living space...Necessary window replacements to luxurious Italian wall plaster finishes are all welcome!
From a hardwood floor installation to a bathroom remodel or just hanging new lighting fixtures... It's a great feeling to renovate and improve a customers living space...Necessary window replacements to luxurious Italian wall plaster finishes are all welcome!
Porch Pro Headshot ACH
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Serves Arlington Heights, Illinois
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We are a general labor business. Services include moving labor, paint work, cleaning, Carpet cleaning and auto cleaning
We are a general labor business. Services include moving labor, paint work, cleaning, Carpet cleaning and auto cleaning
Porch Pro Headshot Marc Poulos Painting Inc.
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Serves Arlington Heights, Illinois
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Porch Pro Headshot Hector and sons
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Serves Arlington Heights, Illinois
Todo lo de remodelacion
Todo lo de remodelacion
Porch Pro Headshot Jose Handyman Services
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Serves Arlington Heights, Illinois
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Hawthorn Woods 60047
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Elk Grove Village 60007
Fence and Outdoor Structure Painting
Start Date
I'm flexible
What needs to be painted
Deck, patio or porch
Painted item
Deck
SQFT of painted area
150-300 sq. ft.
Painted material
Wood
Has structure previously been painted
No
Already purchased paint
No, and I want the pro to recommend