Whenever we needed something done around the house my wife would say who ya gonna get? I looked up Park Ridge painters on the internet and came up with Emerald Decorating. The job they did at our house is outstanding. We had windows painted on the outside (and they look brand new again). We had the living room, dining room and hall painted. Not only did they do a beautiful job but darn we can't see any of the cracks they fixed no matter how hard we look. In the bathroom they removed 50 year old wallpaper, patched three areas that the electricians had left open, caulked around the sink - all the things that needed to be done that I in a million years would never do or I would really mess up. The house looks brand new. Thank you Mike the owner and Jim and Mike the painters. Great job! read more

Excellent company for wallpaper installation. Michael quoted the job quickly and then got me on his schedule a couple weeks after. His communication the day of exceeded expectation as he confirmed all details upfront, checked-in after a couple panels were installed just to make sure it was to my satisfaction, and generally took time to share tips/noteworthy information. He did the entire dining room in less than 6 hours. I will definitely use Emerald for wallpaper installation again. read more

We are very pleased with the result of our whole house exterior painting completed by Emerald Decorating. The guys, Jim and Mikey, were professional, quality oriented, and enjoyable to work with, often providing color decision making input, using their more experienced eyes, as the job unfolded / evolved. Mike, the owner, was on-site frequently, checking in with his team to make sure everything was running as it should. We think the end result has turned out great, are pleased with the experience, and would use Emerald again for additional work. read more

Michael and his team from Emerald Decorating did a wonderful job installing wallpaper in our basement recently. We are so happy with the result! He even found some small paint touch-ups that were needed and took care of those for us. We received a few quotes on this job, and found Emerald to be reasonable and in line with what others are charging. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Emerald Decorating to anyone needing to hire someone to paint or hang wallpaper. read more

Michael is fantastic. Excellent work!! Would highly recommend them and would use them again for any future projects.

I've used Emerald Decorating many times and they are always awesome. Mike is very responsive and easy to work with. His team is very professional - always on time and they do an awesome job. Not to mention they are quick and efficient. I would recommend Emerald to anyone - you will not be disappointed! read more

Really spectacular job with difficult prints! Highly recommended! Clean and efficient service. read more

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Very handsome work and outstanding customer service! We sourced quotes from three different companies; Emerald was in line with the others price-wise, but by far the most confidence-inspiring through the whole getting-acquainted process. Some outfits you can rule out just by how they respond to emails, you know? Not Emerald. Michael was very flexible, responsive, and clear in terms of setting up meeting times and discussing options. He did not hesitate to commit to our timeline, which some of the other companies hemmed and hawed about. We could not have been more pleased with the quality of the work. However, my wife and I biffed the color choice in one of the rooms, so we wanted a redo on short notice since we were about to move into the house. Michael came over on a Sunday afternoon within a couple of hours of returning from out of town. He gave us some great advice on how to make a better choice--not advocating one color over another, but rather providing some tips and techniques to help us to reach the right decision for ourselves. We gave him our final choice over email on Sunday evening, and the work was done by Monday afternoon. We were so grateful and impressed. I can't recommend Emerald enough. Not only will your home end up looking spectacular, you can rest assured that you will be very well taken care of. Michael clearly values customer satisfaction a great deal. Oh, and PS: Someone, Michael or some of his guys, left doughnuts in our house after their first day of work. How cool is that! It was like Christmas in July. read more

I am very particular about who I allow to work on my home. I saw the wonderful reviews Emerald had on Yelp and messaged them for a quote. The owner, Michael, called me back promptly and we scheduled a time for him to visit my condo in the early evening the next day. One or two days after our meeting I received a proposal for the work via e-mail. I felt that the pricing was reasonable and straight forward. It included basic repair of wall cracks and nail holes, two coats of Benjamin Moore Paint, and we were allowed to keep any leftover paint. The excellent customer service won me over. Michael was professional, communicative and always arrived exactly as scheduled (practically to the minute). They fit me in their schedule roughly two weeks after my initial quote. They started work around 7:30am and communicated with me throughout the day as needed over the phone. I was amazed that they were finished painting by the time I returned from work. Moreover, everything was completed to a high quality! I would definitely use Emerald again. read more

I signed up for Yelp specifically for this-to call out when good work deserves it. Michael and this company, esp. Marko, is awesome. After finally getting the roof fixed properly on my condo bldg, it was time to repair the water damage for my top floor unit. It was BAD. Rot and mold had set in on parts of my walls, and I had so many bulges as well. Marko was very considerate in covering my furniture and floors to prevent as much dust as possible, and did the repairs RIGHT. (I had my walls repaired once before by a different company and it was such a crappy, rushed job. ) He cleaned up so nicely, and even matched the paint color perfectly afterwards, bledning it into a 12 yr old existing paint job. My walls look brand new, like I never had damage at all! read more

I reached out to Michael to help with wallpaper installation for a two-story accent stairway wall that I knew I couldn't do myself. Michael called me back promptly to make arrangements for a quote, and I was on his schedule within a week. Michael was informative, prompt and very efficient. I am so pleased with how the project came out. It's a shame I don't have any more decorating projects to do, otherwise I'd hire Michael and Emerald Decorating Company in a New York minute! I've already told my friends and family that if they ever need help, "I've got a guy!" read more

Emerald Decorating Company - Painters Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Our house needed some dressing up. Paint upstairs and drywall and paint downstairs. Emerald was on time, on budget and did a splendid job. I would most definitely recommend them for your painting needs! read more

Emerald Decorating is amazing!! The owner, Michael O'Grady is easily accessible and responsive and from my first conversation with him he instilled me with confidence in his company and that my repair work would be completed in a quality manner The professional sent to my home, Marko was awesome..he was highly skilled and thorough, he was respectful and protective of my home and his work was immaculate and beautiful. Although I am certain that Michael utilizes the highest caliber of professionals, I recommend requesting Marko if he is available Thanks to Michael and Marko, my initial stress due to leakage-related wall damage was relieved and I am very happy with my results. I therefore highly recommend Emerald Decorating for both wall damage repair and for and for any remodeling/ reconstruction/ re-decorating needs you may have Sincerely, judy read more

Michael installed wallpaper in two rooms: a custom hand-painted mural from China (Griffin and Wong) and a Farrow and Ball print. Both turned out beautifully. He advised about how to work around uneven old walls and he was skilled in hanging the silk paper and following unusual manufacturer instructions. I heartily recommend Michael for unusual or difficult projects. I was looking for someone trustworthy to install my beloved custom mural that I had waited so long for. With Michael's professionalism I knew I was in good hands. Michael was responsible and timely in the estimation process. In a world of flakey contractors who can't plan ahead, Michael is rock-solid reliable. read more

I had a great experience with Emerald Decorating. The scope of our project involved drywall, new molding, new cabinets, staining and painting of a very large space. My objective to have the work completed was not only price but the reliability of the contractor and the quality of the work. I interviewed several painters, general contractors and after meeting with Mike the owner of Emerald we gave him the job. I am extremely happy we decided on Emerald. The work was excellent, the communication outstanding and the project was completed on time and on budget. I cannot recommend them strongly enough, five star for sure. read more

Emerald gave a great, reasonable quote for an interior paint job and executed it perfectly. They were easy-going and professional.

My 2 bedroom condo looks AMAZING thanks to Emerald Decorating Company. From the estimate to the final reveal, the entire experience was seamless and enjoyable. While other painting companies charge extra for everything, Emerald doesn't "nickel and dime" you. They give your walls two coats of top quality Benjamin Moore paint and you can choose as many colors as you want. They even provide a 1 hour free consultation with an interior decorator to help choose your colors! Michael, the owner, demonstrated his 30 years of experience when he offered a suggestion for an accent wall that put the final touch to the whole project! My 2 year old was so excited with the results he wanted to lick the walls! read more

Michael was so easy to work with! He was quick to respond to emails and easy to communicate my wants and needs for a paint job on my new condo. He and his crew did an excellent job painting and communicated with me throughout the painting job regarding any concerns or problem areas. They were very detail oriented and I will definitely use them again for other paint jobs in the future! read more

Michael and his crew are meticulous professionals who practice top notch customer service. I have an eye for detail but lack the patience to successfully meet my own expectations; let me tell you, they sure delivered on the quality I desired. We had a small hiccup with one of the paint colors and Michael addressed it without hesitation and without playing the blame game -- and to me, how companies choose to handle those situations is as important as the quality of their actual work. I absolutely plan on using Emerald again. read more

Rest assured, Mike of Emerald Decorating is among the most fair and reputable business entrepreneurs you'll find in the NW suburbs. Even after realizing that we required a special undercoat, he stood by his original bid. Support our local entrepreneurs! read more

Mike is a rock star. His work is always top-notch, with professional attention to detail and a flawless record of dependability. If you want your rooms done beautifully-- and done fast-- give him a call. read more

I contacted Emerald Decorating just before Thanksgiving. I was remodeling an addition and needed some painting done in the room before other work could be completed. Mike promptly returned my call. We decided give the addition one coat of paint and paint the trim in the addition before Christmas. I was also going to give the first floor and second floor of our house a new coat of paint and patch any areas that needed work. The second coat of paint for the addition and the other painting on the two floors was completed in January. I was very pleased with the work. They showed up to work at the time they said they would arrive. I will used them again in the future. read more

Excellent customer service, excellent quality of work, called me back right away, got me a quote quickly and completed the work in a timely manner. Can't say enough good things about Michael and my confidence in his business. I had a small wallpapering job and I honestly couldn't even get a few companies to even call me back. He took the time to call me back and complete the work. Quality. Thank you, Michael. read more

To say I'm a "particular" person about the work I have done is putting it nicely. I had Mike install a wallpaper mural that was special ordered from Europe. While trying to be laid back about it by hiring the contractor I felt most comfortable with I was actually pretty nervous. The finish product is stunning!!!! Not a flaw to be found. And on top of all that he left my home as clean as he found it, which says a lot as most contractors do not understand the importance of that aspect. Cannot say enough great things! Would give 10 stars if I could. read more

Emerald decorating did a fantastic job in our church basement! It looks great, they had great attention to detail, they did it quickly, showed up on time, finished on time, and were very clean........pretty much everything you'd want from a paint company! Highly recommended to all for any paint job! read more

Great work on front door and doors and trim around the house. They also repaired water damage on the ceiling and repainted it. Reasonable rates and very professional. read more

We use Emerald exclusively for all of our painting or decorating jobs. I have used him at home and at the office. The work is outstanding and always exceeds my expectations. Mike always shows up on time and cleans up afterwords to the point you can't even tell he was there. I have recommended Mike to others and have heard nothing but rave reviews back. I highly recommend Emerald for any of your painting or decorating needs. read more

We used Emerald Decorating Company to paint the interior of our home as well as repair some water damage walls. Mike is very good at communicating and telling you what needs to be done. Mike is a straight forward guy. You know what you are going to spend and what needs to be done to yor home before he starts to work. He also will not try to upsale and spend extra money. An example of this is with his estimate it wold take 2 coats on the kitchen ceiling. When he started to work on the ceiling he decided it only needed 1 coat and didn't need me to pay for the extra coat of paint. He and his partner David showed up each morning at the time they said they would. They worked in a fast, professional, and effective manner. We are very happy with how the 3 rooms they painted and repaired in our house look now. They were done in less than a week which I coldn't believe. I highly recommend them for any of your painting needs. read more