Business Details
26 Years
experience
Professional Painting Contractors in Chicago
Founded in 2000 by artist and muralist Paul Minnihan, our company combines artistic vision with technical expertise to deliver exceptional residential and commercial painting solutions. Our team of skilled artisans specializes in everything from classic single-color applications to intricate decorative finishes, murals, and gilding, ensuring every project reflects the client's unique aesthetic. With over two decades of experience, we prioritize meticulous craftsmanship, using advanced techniques to create durable, visually stunning environments. Our color consultation service helps clients navigate complex palettes, transforming spaces into personalized sanctuaries that evoke specific moods and energies.Committed to quality and integrity, we handle surface preparation, priming, and finishing with precision, protecting both interiors and exteriors against Midwest weather extremes. Clients consistently praise our punctuality, attention to detail, and ability to execute complex designs while maintaining clean, organized worksites. As a fully licensed and insured business, we ensure every project meets the highest standards of professionalism and client satisfaction.
Services
Residential Painting
Commercial Painting
Decorative Murals
Color Consultation
Gilding Services
Textured Finishes
Faux Painting
Ceiling Painting
Furniture Painting
Exterior Painting
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in residential and commercial painting
- Our team includes certified artisans specializing in decorative finishes
- We provide personalized color consultation services for tailored results
- Our process includes comprehensive surface preparation for lasting finishes
- We maintain clean, organized worksites with protective measures for landscaping
What people say
Meticulous craftsmanship
Personalized color consultations
Prompt and efficient
Transformative results
Competitive pricing
Services
Residential Painting
We specialize in interior and exterior residential painting with meticulous surface preparation. Our process includes removing loose paint, priming, and applying premium finishes that withstand Midwest weather. Clients receive personalized consultations to create cohesive color schemes that enhance living spaces while maintaining structural protection.
Decorative Murals
Custom murals transform spaces into immersive environments. Our artists create detailed scenes that tell stories or evoke specific moods. From children's room themes to commercial statement walls, we execute complex designs with precision, using techniques that ensure longevity while maintaining artistic integrity.
Color Consultation
Our expert color consultations go beyond paint selection. We analyze how light affects colors throughout the day and create harmonious palettes that reflect clients' lifestyles. This service helps homeowners and businesses achieve cohesive, emotionally resonant spaces through strategic color layering and material coordination.
Gilding Services
We apply delicate metal leaf to ceilings, furniture, and architectural details. This technique creates luxurious reflective surfaces using gold, silver, and specialty metals. Our artisans ensure proper surface preparation and sealing to maintain the finish's brilliance while adding unique texture and dimensionality to spaces.
Textured Finishes
Our textured painting techniques add depth through specialized application methods. We create subtle or dramatic effects using tools and materials that produce consistent patterns. These finishes hide surface imperfections while adding visual interest through light play on dimensional surfaces.
People
Paul Minnihan
Founder & Lead Artist
Painter and muralist with 20+ years of experience, graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1991. Specializes in custom finishes and color theory, leading a team of professional artisans who execute complex decorative projects while maintaining strict quality standards.
Questions
What types of painting services do you offer?
We provide residential and commercial painting, decorative finishes, murals, gilding, textured surfaces, color consultations, and furniture painting services.
Do you work on both interior and exterior projects?
Yes, we handle complete interior and exterior painting with specialized surface preparation techniques for lasting protection against weather elements.
How does the color consultation process work?
We analyze your lifestyle needs, lighting conditions, and personal preferences to create customized color harmonies that enhance your space's functionality and aesthetics.
Are your painters trained in decorative techniques?
Our team includes certified artisans with expertise in advanced decorative painting methods including glazing, marbling, and custom texturing.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Chicago and surrounding suburbs including Wilmette, Schaumburg, and Evanston for residential and commercial projects.
