National Decorating Service

Since 1921.

Chicago’s Trusted Union Painting ContractoR

Our Commitment

National Decorating Service, Inc. is a full-service union painting and decorating contractor serving Chicagoland since 1921. Based in Oak Brook, Illinois, we partner with general contractors, property owners, facility managers, institutions, and corporate clients across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

For over 100 years we’ve provided skilled union painting, decorating, coating, restoration, and finishing services throughout the Chicagoland area. Our work is grounded in preparation, product knowledge, field experience, and craftsmanship.

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Our
Expertise

We review plans, site conditions, schedules, and finish requirements up front so expectations are clear before work begins.
Our union painting crews are equipped for commercial schedules, occupied spaces, phased work, and fast-moving jobsite demands.
We protect surrounding areas, follow safety requirements, and keep our work organized so your project can keep moving.
From prep to final coat, our focus is durable, professional results that look right at turnover and stand up after the job is complete.

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Testimonials

“Your foreman was all one could wish, for he sought not only to conserve your best interest but ours as well.”
— J.B. Redmond
“It is a great pleasure to the management of the East End Park Hotel to express our appreciation on account of the painting and decorating of this hotel.”
– East End Park Hotel
“I also want to say a word of appreciation of the gentlemanly conduct of the workmen.”
— St Stephans Evangelical Lutheran Church
“Your superintendent has just completed the painting and redecorating of our local houses and theatre. We want to take this opportunity to tell you that the work was above and beyond in every respect. We are more than pleased with the artistic appearance and we hope to work with National Decorating again soon.”
— Irvin Amusement Company
“I take this as an opportunity to compliment you on your wonderful organization and to express my appreciation of the work you completed on our property. It gives me pleasure to recommend the National Decorating Service to anyone contemplating future painting or decorating in their place of business.”
– Irons & Clamage
“I am excited to write this letter to you to express our appreciation for the excellent work which you have rendered us in decorating our magnificent Temple over the past few years. We feel that you have aided us in making our building expressive of the beauty and dignity which such an institution as ours should have.”
– Emil Hirsch Center