Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Painting Partner in Chicago
Ascher Brothers was founded in 1979 by co-owners Rick and David Ascher, who began operations from a home office in Chicago's Roscoe Village neighborhood with just two painters. Over four decades later, we have grown into one of America's premier painting contractors, operating from a 30,000-square-foot facility in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood and employing more than 300 painters during peak seasons. Our expertise spans commercial, industrial, and residential painting and finishing services, with a proven track record in iconic projects across Chicagoland, the Midwest, and nationwide.We specialize in delivering high-quality results while minimizing operational disruptions for clients in diverse sectors including hospitality, education, healthcare, and multi-tenant residential developments. Our team's mastery of specialty services such as curtainwall refinishing, gold leafing, and fireproofing demonstrates our commitment to technical excellence. With structured project management approaches and a focus on detail, we maintain our reputation for quality and reliability that has defined our business since its inception.
Services
Renovation Painting
New Construction
Exterior Painting
Specialty Coatings
Maintenance Services
Commercial Painting
Industrial Painting
Residential Painting
Medical Facility Painting
Hospitality Painting
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We have 45+ years of specialized painting experience across multiple industries
- Our structured teams minimize operational disruptions during projects
- We handle specialty services like gold leafing and fireproofing
- Proven track record with iconic projects like Wrigley Field and Aqua Tower
- We maintain consistent quality across regional and national projects
Services
Renovation Painting
Our renovation painting services transform existing properties while minimizing operational disruptions. We specialize in commercial and residential updates, maintaining strict project timelines for businesses and property managers. With proven techniques for working in occupied spaces, we ensure quality results without compromising client operations.
Exterior Painting
We provide comprehensive exterior painting solutions that protect and enhance building facades. Our team handles structures of all sizes, from small commercial buildings to high-rise towers, using specialized equipment and techniques to ensure long-lasting, weather-resistant finishes that maintain structural integrity.
Specialty Coatings
Our specialty coating services include gold leafing, curtainwall refinishing, and industrial-grade protective coatings. These advanced applications require specific expertise that our certified technicians deliver, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and functional performance for unique architectural elements and industrial components.
Commercial Painting
We offer tailored painting solutions for commercial properties including retail spaces, office buildings, and hospitality venues. Our approach balances aesthetic requirements with operational considerations, providing durable finishes that enhance business environments while maintaining strict safety and scheduling requirements.
Industrial Painting
Our industrial painting services address the unique demands of manufacturing facilities and industrial sites. We apply protective coatings that withstand harsh conditions while meeting regulatory requirements, with expertise in surface preparation and coating systems designed for industrial environments and infrastructure projects.
People
Rick Ascher
Co-Owner
Co-founder of Ascher Brothers since 1979, Rick Ascher has grown the business from a two-person operation to a 300+ employee company. He oversees strategic operations and client relationships from the company's Avondale facility.
David Ascher
Co-Owner
As co-founder and partner since 1979, David Ascher shares leadership responsibilities in growing the company's service capabilities and maintaining quality standards across all projects and client sectors.
Ed Orlowsky
Accounting Manager
Ed Orlowsky manages financial operations and administrative functions at Ascher Brothers. With extensive experience in construction accounting, he ensures financial integrity and supports project budget management across the company's diverse client base.
Questions
What types of painting services do you offer?
We provide renovation painting, new construction finishing, exterior painting, specialty coatings, and maintenance services for commercial, industrial, and residential properties.
Do you handle large-scale commercial projects?
Yes, we specialize in large commercial projects including national chain locations, medical facilities, educational institutions, and hospitality venues.
What specialty painting techniques do you offer?
Our specialty services include curtainwall refinishing, gold leafing, graphic installations, fireproofing, faux finishing, and wood wallcovering installation.
Do you work outside the Chicago area?
We serve clients throughout the Midwest and have completed projects nationwide for major corporations and developers.
How do you minimize disruptions during projects?
Our structured project teams implement careful planning and efficient execution to maintain client operations during renovations and maintenance.
What industries do you specialize in?
We have extensive experience in healthcare, education, hospitality, industrial, and multi-tenant residential painting projects.
