Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Painting & Surface Prep Experts Since 1921
Founded in 1921, National Decorating Service has established itself as Chicagoland's premier painting contractor through decades of unwavering commitment to quality and customer service. Our team brings extensive expertise to both interior and exterior projects, ranging from historic churches to modern commercial buildings, while maintaining a strict focus on safety and technical proficiency. We specialize in comprehensive surface preparation, complex finishes, and specialized coatings, ensuring every project meets our exacting standards.Our long-standing partnerships with major institutions like Wrigley Field and Holy Name Cathedral demonstrate our ability to deliver exceptional results for diverse client needs. By combining industry-leading training with cutting-edge products, we consistently exceed expectations while maintaining a client-centric approach that prioritizes transparency and reliability.
Services
Interior Painting
Exterior Painting
Surface Preparation
Wood Refinishing
Specialty Coatings
Industrial Enamels
Window Restoration
Historic Restoration
Concrete Coatings
Faux Finishes
Details
- Year established: 1921
Highlights and features
- Certified experts with 100+ years of regional commercial painting experience
- Specialized training in historic restoration and industrial coatings
- Comprehensive safety program with zero OSHA citations
- Guaranteed results from surface preparation to final finishes
- Longstanding partnerships with Chicago's most iconic institutions
Services
Interior Painting
Our interior painting specialists handle commercial spaces ranging from historic churches to modern schools. Utilizing advanced techniques like electrostatic spraying and faux finishes, we deliver durable, aesthetically pleasing results while maintaining strict safety protocols. Our team's expertise ensures seamless application of complex treatments that enhance architectural features while meeting functional requirements.
Exterior Painting
Specializing in large-scale exterior coatings for commercial and industrial clients, we apply protective finishes to concrete, metal, and wood surfaces. Our painters stay current with the latest products and safety standards, ensuring long-lasting durability against Chicago's harsh weather conditions while maintaining aesthetic appeal for prominent architectural landmarks.
Surface Preparation
Prioritizing proper preparation as critical for lasting finishes, we offer comprehensive sanding, stripping, and abrasive blasting services. Our crews utilize man lifts, scaffolding, and specialized equipment to safely execute surface preparation while adhering to stringent safety protocols and environmental regulations.
Historic Restoration
With decades of experience preserving architectural heritage, we specialize in restoring delicate finishes on historic structures. Recent projects include revitalizing the natural wood ceiling at Holy Name Cathedral and maintaining Wrigley Field's iconic exterior, demonstrating our ability to blend traditional techniques with modern preservation standards.
Specialty Coatings
We apply advanced specialty coatings including Modac permeable waterproofing systems and industrial enamels. Our expertise extends to complex applications requiring precise technical execution, such as protective coatings for the U505 Submarine exhibit and corrosion-resistant finishes for commercial buildings.
Questions
What commercial painting services do you offer?
We provide full-service painting for commercial, industrial, and historic buildings including interior/exterior painting, surface preparation, specialty coatings, wood refinishing, and waterproofing systems.
Do you handle large-scale exterior projects?
Yes, we specialize in extensive exterior painting for skyscrapers, stadiums, and industrial facilities using advanced equipment and techniques that ensure long-lasting protection against Chicago's weather.
What safety certifications do your crews hold?
Our painters undergo continuous safety training with zero OSHA citations on record. We maintain current certifications for working at heights, hazardous material handling, and construction site protocols.
Can you work with historic preservation standards?
Absolutely. Our team has decades of experience restoring delicate finishes on Chicago landmarks like Holy Name Cathedral and Wrigley Field while maintaining historical integrity.
How do you ensure quality results?
We combine 100+ years of experience with modern technology through our comprehensive quality control process, including surface preparation verification and final inspections by senior project managers.
What areas do you service?
While based in Oakbrook, IL, we serve all of Chicagoland and frequently work on major projects throughout Illinois and surrounding Midwest regions.
