ARE YOU A WOMAN? If…read moreyou answered yes to the above question you may want to reconsider going here for paint. I walked in here on Monday, September 30th. The store was pretty empty except for 1 other customer (a female) who was being helped by a female employee. I am a huge advocate when it comes to patronizing neighborhood businesses. I was in the area for a meeting. I decided to Google "Benjamin Moore" paint. I needed Benjamin Moore paint for a project at our house. I came across this particular paint store on Harlem Ave., several blocks North of Higgins and South of Foster Ave. The store is located on the east side of Harlem Ave. I was the 2nd customer in the store. I walked up to the front counter. I told a young man what I wanted (Benjamin Moore paint) and what the paint would be used for. I knew I needed a specific paint for a metal (steel) door. The young man was polite and professional. I did not have to buy primer because the paint already contains primer. All of a sudden 5 to 6 professional contractors walked into the store. It was obvious these men were spending hundreds of dollars on paint and other paint-related equipment. The one thing I noticed immediately was that male employees working at this particular store took care of all the MALE contractors. I was the 2nd customer in the store. I was the last customer out of the store. WTF! I walked up to the ONLY female employee. I said, "I know I am NOT spending hundreds of dollars, but I would appreciate it if you could check on my order. Please see if my paint is FINISHED being mixed." The young man who originally took care of me informed me that it would only take 5 minutes to mix the paint. It was already 15 minutes. I needed to get to a meeting. My paint was finished being mixed and was sitting in the back while the male employees took care of the male customers. As I spoke with the female employee I went even further. I can be a very blunt individual. I said, "How come all the male customers, who came in way after me, were taken care of right away." I said, "I guess because I am a woman I was put at the bottom of the priority list." She responded, "That's not true." Ummmm, YES, it is true! I personally experienced it for myself. You don't have to have a college degree to figure out that male customers are taken care of way before a female customer. If they cannot take care of female customers in the same way they take care of their male customers I don't want to patronize a chauvinistic misogynistic paint store. I noticed other previous reviews, by females, are very very very old. Outdated. I also noticed how the reviews by men rate this paint store with 5 stars. Men receive impeccable customer service. Women -- not so much! Although I did not spend hundreds or thousands of dollars, I expected to receive the same courtesy and customer service the male contractors received. When I walked in the door not one single person asked me "May I help you?" Or "Do you need any help?" I am not a second-class citizen. However, I was made to feel like a 2nd class citizen. I felt invisible. Finally, talking about a customer, after a customer leaves the store, is very unprofessional. A young male employee slammed a customer, AFTER the customer left the store. I heard the entire conversation between employees at the front register. They didn't care that other customers were present. This is very, very unprofessional.

Jose turned this frazzled customer into an optimistic pool of calm. With several projects in play…read moreduring a full demo, our painters were avail earlier than anticipated. My painter recommended colors and I had selected a few awhile back. Jose patiently, and with humor, fanned those color cards back and forth like a dealer in Las Vegas. His comments about undertones were very helpful. I don't have the ability to break down colors. The store will also "shake" 3 unopened gallons I've had for 3 years. Today is Friday. JC Licht and Jose are this week's "grateful" moment.

I live in the area and I'm really trying to support local business. About 10 months ago I bought…read morepaint here and I thought they kept of record of the paint you buy but the guy said there was no record. I was really disappointed. He said this time they would keep a record but I don't know if I believe him. The paint here is good quality. I've bought paint from other places that chips and gets smudged. The paint I bought 10 months ago has held up.

I went back and forth between 2 and 3 stars…read more... I went there on a Sunday afternoon and you cant get into the 2 main doors on Harlem Ave so I stood looking through the window like a big loser with my face up to the glass when another customer pointed to the side door. After I got inside, the employee apologized and said that when there is only one person working they like to use the side door because it s the only one with a camera and that they have been robbed many times.... Uhhhhhhh Doesnt that seem like info you DONT want to get out? Went back around 5:10pm to grab something I forgot to get earlier and the store was closed and locked up. Sign on 2 different doors clearly states that they were open til 6pm.. Luckily- my landlord is paying for the paint or I probably wouldnt go here again... oh well

A helpful place for all painting needs. The staff is knowledgable and able to help suss the home…read moreimprovement needs. Their color matching is spot on and a relief.

Great spot for advice, paint, blinds, etc! I've been in before looking for colors and been…read moreoverwhelmed by the options...JC Licht staff to the rescue! They have helped narrow down hundreds of blues and greys to a useable amount of options to bring home to check in specific lighting, etc. Always friendly and helpful - even when I call with questions - they answer the phone quickly and I've always dealt with super friendly staff who don't pressure you to buy (always helpful when you can't decide on colors!). Great for purchases of paint and stain, supplies and window coverings!

I'm DIY with minimal knowledge. The employee was so friendly and helpful…read more I am going to come back to get screens replaced. Quick service,knowledgable and prices are good.

I've purchased pain, wallpaper and blinds from this long- time business. Great service.read more

I love shopping at the JC Licht- in Evanston more than any other place to buy paint and get…read moredecorating advice. The manager, Mr. Fernandez, has created wonderful culture in the store is warm and welcoming for all customers from novice to professional painters and decorators. If you need paint matched they can do that too.

Stopped to look for paint yesterday (Sept 11, 2025) and got professional advice and some great tips…read moreFrom Richard and Antonio. The store is well stocked. Will be using this store for all my painting needs! Melissa West

I was referred to Sherwin-Williams by a contractor and wasn't disappointed. I called first to…read moreverify hours and to have a few questions answered. Odell picked up the phone after a couple rings introduced himself, thanked me for calling and asked what project he could assist with. After the Q&A I went in to purchase supplies for our remodel and Odell greeted me as soon as I walked in. Odell made my experience a smooth one with no up selling only recommending the supplies I needed with each having an explanation of why he recommended each item. Thank you Odell and Sherwin Williams for the outstanding customer service and quality products.

I called in my order earlier this week and Sierra was very nice and helpful…read more My painter actually had some stuff on his list that I couldn't find on the website so I called it in. She called when it was ready. When I went to pick it up another coworker that has started his shift helped me. There was some confusion on if my credit card was run but it got sorted out. Then today my painter needed another two gallons and I called it in and they had it ready. Great customer service and they are very polite and friendly.

We are a painting company and we love Mount Prospect Paint! They are always so helpful and nice to…read morework with. I highly recommend them.

I dropped in here for the first time for some Benjamin Moore paint for a repair project.  It's a…read morenice, clean, airy, and quaint corner storefront location with refreshing good ol' fashioned free street parking right out front on Northwest Highway.  They also have a rear parking lot.  Decent quality paint is expensive, and Bill, the friendly owner/manager was very helpful in explaining to me what I was getting for paint costs that range all the way from $33 to $77/gallon.  I don't need my own paint very often anymore but if and when I do, I won't hesitate to return here.

I ordered Keyes for my new car. It took 3 weeks to be delivered and was not called that the Keyes…read morearrived. So when I went to check on my order status I was told needs to make an appointment for the cut the Keyes to match the car. The guy there was talking to me as if I am stupid and told me Shame on me for telling him don't talk to me as stupid. So he canceled my order and refunded me with the money not caring it took 3 weeks for the Keyes to arrive. After I wax refunded I went home and called locksmith who did an excellent job. I will never use crafty beaver again Locksmith showed up in 45 minutes to make the car Keyes where I don't have to wait 3 weeks then make appointment at crafty Beaver

09/25/25 - Holy Shite I've driven by this location for decades & never even knew it was here. I…read morestopped by @ Pueblo Nuevo which is about 1/2 block north of Crafty Beavers is @ 4306 N Central for a long overdue visit & meal w/my friend Lulu, only to find that I was too early & they weren't open yet. As I walked I noticed this large lot and went to check it out. Much to my surprise it was a Crafty Beaver Home Center. I knew about the locations on Montrose, Oakton & 1522 Lawerence Ave. Anywho I walked in to check it out

Great service Charged the lowest price for my stain among…read moreall the other S W. I'll be back next spring for more supplies and paint

Always had great service here and rarely is it very busy. I'm not sure if they are commission or…read morehourly but if they are commission I owe one of their employees an apology for not always asking for her because she has always gone out of her way to help me and make great suggestions. The paint quality is better than any other paint I've used in recent memory. The prices are high for the premium options but I'd rather spend more for something that will last rather than spend less and repaint more often. Of course they also have a lot of the paint accessories you'll need as well to get the job done. I've never been disappointed in the service and quality here and would definitely recommend them. Note: The reason for 4 stars and not 5 is because the prices aren't the lowest you will find and sometimes the premium options are out of stock (but to be fair who hasn't run into supply issues all over today no matter where you go?)