Flawless, Long-Lasting Finish
We prep properly and use premium paints to ensure every job looks beautiful and lasts for years.
House painters in Northbrook, IL and the North Shore
Since 1969PDCA AccreditedLead-Safe CertifiedFully Insured
From Dull to DazzlingThe Difference is in the Brush
Interior and exterior painting for North Shore homes, by the crew that has painted your neighbors’ houses since 1969. Pete walks every estimate himself and puts the price in writing.
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Pete confirms within one business day. Northbrook, Winnetka, Glenview, Evanston, and the North Shore.
Full exterior repaint, North Shore
Tudor exterior, trim and stucco
Interior walls, trim, and ceilings
Deck cleaning and staining
Colonial exterior and shutters
Six Flags Great America, carousel restoration
Neighbors Who Would Hire Us Again
Fifty-seven years of North Shore homeowners, in their own words. Every review below is from a real customer.
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6 Reasons Homeowners Trust Us
Painting Your Home Shouldn’t Be Stressful. Here’s Why It Won’t Be.
We Protect Your Home
From drop cloths to clean exits, your floors, furniture, and valuables stay spotless and safe.
Professional, Vetted Painters
Our courteous crew is background-checked, uniformed, and committed to respecting your space.
Transparent, Honest Pricing
No surprise charges—just clear, upfront quotes with everything spelled out from the start.
On-Time & On-Target
We start on schedule, finish on time, and clean up thoroughly when the job is done.
Free Color Guidance
Not sure which shade to choose? We’ll help you pick colors you’ll love for years to come.
Precision in Every Stroke
Residential & Commercial Painting Done Right
From cozy homes to large commercial spaces, we deliver expert prep, premium finishes, and flawless results,
inside and out
View ProjectMetra Stations: Painting Around the Trains
Station exteriors and the heavy entry doors that take abuse every day, repainted with durable coatings on a…
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Restoring the Columbia Carousel at Six Flags Great America
Decorative paint restoration on one of the most photographed rides in Illinois, done between seasons on a deadline…
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Pete the Painter’s Touch Still Shines: Northwest Suburb Gazebo Remains a Community Gem
Nestled in a peaceful northwest suburb of Illinois, a charming gazebo continues to draw admiration from locals and…
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Pete the Painter Preserves Hubbard’s Woods Park’s Architectural Charm
Featuring a charming Craftsman-style design, the structure in Hubbard’s Woods Park is meticulously maintained by Pete the Painter.…
Serving the North Shore since 1969
Painters Who Know Your Neighborhood
From Northbrook to Lake Forest and Evanston to Long Grove, we have painted the homes on your street. Here is what that means for you.
Your Neighbors Already Know Us
Hi, I am Pete Wirtz. For 57 years my crew and I have painted the Tudors in Winnetka, the colonials in Glenview, the lakefront homes in Highland Park, and the brick bungalows in Evanston and Skokie. We know how North Shore winters punish exterior trim, which stains hold up on a deck near the lake, and what a 1920s plaster wall needs before it will take a finish coat.
That experience shows up in the estimate, the prep, and the finish. You get a painter who has already solved the problem your house is about to give you.
Interior and Exterior Painting, Done the Right Way
The difference between a paint job that lasts twelve years and one that peels after the first winter is prep. We fill, sand, caulk, and prime before a finish coat goes anywhere near your wall or siding. A cheaper painter skips that step. You see it within a year.
Every project starts with a walk-through. I inspect the surfaces myself, tell you what needs work and what does not, and put it all in writing. No surprises on the final invoice.
A Straight Answer From Pete, Not a Sales Pitch
I have used Sherwin-Williams products for decades because their team helps me match the right product to the right surface. If a color is going to fight your brick, I will tell you before we buy a gallon. Color guidance is free with every estimate, and you can test ideas first with our paint color visualizer.
If you have been searching for house painters near me and hoping to find someone you can actually trust, give us a call. We start with a straightforward conversation about your home, and you have a written estimate within days.
97% Customer Satisfaction Rating
Fifty-seven years on the North Shore, and 97 out of 100 customers say they would hire us again. Find out why, and read the Four Principles every job is built on.
Read Our Four Principles