Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Home Improvement Partner in Chicago
We are JC Licht, a family-owned business serving Chicagoland communities since 1907. Our expertise spans paint, window treatments, hardware, and interior design solutions, with 62 local stores offering Benjamin Moore paint - the largest selection in the Midwest. Our trained professionals provide expert advice for residential and commercial projects, combining product knowledge with hands-on support.We prioritize customer satisfaction through personalized consultations, in-home color matching, and access to premium brands like Hunter Douglas. With over a century of experience, we maintain a commitment to quality products, innovative solutions, and community-focused service that builds lasting trust.
Services
Paint Sales
Window Treatments
Hardware Supplies
Color Consultations
Contractor Services
Details
- Year established: 1907
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with 118 years of local expertise
- Largest Benjamin Moore selection in the Midwest
- 62 Chicagoland locations with expert consultants
- Comprehensive paint, hardware, and design solutions
- Free in-home color consultations available
What people say
Expert advice
Helpful staff
Great selection
Professional service
Free consultations
Services
Paint Sales
We offer the complete Benjamin Moore paint collection, including interior and exterior paints, primers, and specialty coatings. Our stores stock over 3,500 paint colors and provide computerized color matching services. Professional-grade applicators, brushes, and painting accessories ensure perfect results for every project.
Window Treatments
Our Hunter Douglas product line includes cellular shades, roman shades, shutters, and automated window systems. Certified installers provide free basic installation with purchase. We offer in-home consultations to help customers select energy-efficient, light-filtering solutions tailored to their decor.
Hardware Supplies
JC Licht Ace locations combine premium paint with comprehensive hardware offerings. Services include propane tank exchange, key cutting, knife sharpening, and small engine repair. We rent carpet cleaning machines and offer special order services for hard-to-find items.
Questions
What paint brands do you carry?
We carry the complete Benjamin Moore line including Aura, Regal Select, and exterior vinyl-safe paints. We also offer specialty coatings from Romabio and industrial-grade paints for commercial applications.
Do you offer color consultations?
Yes, we provide free in-home color consultations with trained experts. Our consultants bring paint samples, digital visualization tools, and professional expertise to help create cohesive color stories for your space.
Are your stores open on weekends?
Store hours vary by location. Most JC Licht Ace Hardware locations maintain regular weekend hours. Please check the store locator page for specific hours at your preferred location.
Do you deliver paint and hardware?
Yes, we offer free local delivery on orders over $50. Delivery is available to residential and commercial addresses within our service areas during regular business hours.
Can you match paint colors from other brands?
Our computerized color matching system can accurately replicate colors from any paint brand. Bring a sample to our store and we'll create a custom mix using Benjamin Moore's advanced color technology.
