Commercial Painting Service in Chicago, IL
Office buildings, retail stores, warehouses, restaurants and apartment complexes. We work after hours, protect your inventory and equipment, and leave the place ready for business. Licensed, insured and on time.
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Quick Answer
Commercial painting in Chicago starts at $499 for a small office or storefront, and a typical retail space runs about $2,800. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed company based in Melrose Park. Every commercial job includes furniture and equipment covered, floors protected, surfaces prepped, two coats of paint and a full cleanup. We schedule nights or weekends so your business stays open. We handle offices, retail stores, warehouses, restaurants and apartment buildings across Chicago and the rest of Cook County.
What You Get When We Paint Your Commercial Space
Book commercial work in Chicago and this is what we deliver. No add-ons, no surprises.
Desks, shelves, inventory and machines sheeted and protected.
Scuffed hallways, doorways and waiting areas washed and sanded.
Dinged corners, anchor holes and drywall cracks filled and sanded.
Water stains, smoke damage and marker bleed sealed before paint.
With proper dry time between them for a durable, even finish.
Scrub-resistant paint in the colors you pick. No cheap contractor paint.
Space reset, floors clean, then we walk it with you and fix anything you point at.
Nights, weekends or during closed hours. Your business stays open.
Commercial Painting Prices in Chicago
Here's where our pricing starts on the commercial jobs Chicago business owners ask about most. Square footage, number of rooms and paint quality move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Chicago commercial jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Chicago Commercial Buildings Have Their Own Challenges
Chicago's commercial buildings come from different eras, from pre-war office buildings to modern warehouses. Each one requires a different approach.
Old plaster and lath
Many Loop and Near North buildings still have plaster walls. They crack differently than drywall and need special preparation before painting.
High-traffic wear
Retail stores and office hallways take a beating. We use commercial-grade, scrub-resistant paint that holds up to daily use.
Warehouse and industrial surfaces
Concrete, block and metal surfaces need specialized primers and paints. We handle all of them on Chicago commercial projects.
We schedule jobs to minimize disruption. Nights, weekends or during closed hours, we work around your operating schedule.
How We Paint a Chicago Commercial Space
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a small office or a large warehouse.
Walk and measure
We check every room, look at surface conditions, and write the price down before we leave.
Pick colors
Bring your brand colors or let us help with suggestions. We show large samples.
Protect the space
Furniture and equipment to the center and covered. Floors and surfaces sheeted.
Patch and sand
Holes filled, cracks bridged, rough spots sanded flat, dust wiped down.
Prime problems
Bare patches, stains and big color changes get primer first.
Paint ceilings first
Ceilings, then walls, then trim. Top down means no drips on finished work.
Second coat
Full second coat once the first has dried. This is where even color shows up.
Reset and check
Furniture returned, floors cleared, then we walk it with you and fix anything you point out.
The Commercial Spaces Chicago Calls Us For
Most calls fall into one of three buckets. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them, different scope.
Office buildings
Office interiors, common areas and executive suites. We work after hours so your team shows up to fresh paint. See our commercial painting services for details.
Retail and restaurants
Storefronts, sales floors and dining rooms painted around customer traffic. Ask about kitchen painting and dining room repaints.
Warehouses and industrial
High ceilings, concrete floors, structural steel and equipment areas. We specialize in warehouse painting and industrial coatings.
A Commercial Crew That Works Around Your Schedule
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Chicago is a short drive from us, which means we can usually get out for an estimate within a few days of your call. The person who prices your job is the person you'll see on the job site.
We work the city every day and we know these buildings. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're on Michigan Avenue or over in the West Loop. If a spot needs a touch-up two weeks later, we're close enough to swing back.
Commercial work often includes exterior work too. Plenty of Chicago businesses add exterior painting or brick painting to freshen up their building exterior.
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What Business Owners Complain About, and What You End Up With
Almost every commercial call opens with one of these. Here's the cause on the left, and here's what the space looks like when we pack up.
The problem
One coat over a darker color never covers. Looks fine wet, blotchy once it dries.
Cheap paint in high-traffic areas looks worn within months. Needs repainting again.
Painters who work during business hours cost you sales and productivity.
What you get
Two coats, correct primer under any big color change, no shadow of the old shade.
Scrub-resistant paint that holds up to heavy use in offices, retail and warehouses.
We work nights and weekends so your business stays open and your team works without interruption.
True on every Chicago commercial job we take:
What Commercial Spaces Look Like When We Leave
Clean lines. No paint on fixtures. Business as usual the next day.
What Chicago Business Owners Say After the Last Coat
Most of our Chicago commercial work comes from referrals. Read what they said about the after-hours work and the quality of the finish.
Other Commercial Painting Work We Do Around Chicago
Commercial work is a big part of our schedule, and the same crew covers most of what a business needs.
Exteriors
Building exteriors and storefronts. See exterior painting.
Brick work
Interior and exterior brick painting in Chicago.
Drywall repair
Damaged walls and ceilings repaired. See Chicago drywall repair.
Cabinet painting
Restaurant and office cabinets sprayed. See cabinet painting.
Painting more than one space in the county? We cover the whole Cook County service area, and everything we do in the city sits on the Chicago painting page.
Commercial Painting in Chicago, IL: Common Questions
How much does commercial painting cost in Chicago, IL?
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Do you handle warehouses and industrial spaces?
Can you help choose commercial paint colors?
Is Vanguard Painting licensed and insured for commercial work?
Get Your Chicago Commercial Space Painted Properly
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew that works around your schedule. Book online and take $50 off.