Flawless, Long-Lasting Finish
We prep properly and use premium paints to ensure every job looks beautiful and lasts for years.
57 Years Serving The North Shore Community
Quality Work. Lasting Impressions





Over 1000+ satisfied customers

Our Work Speaks for Itself—So Do Our Clients.
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We prep properly and use premium paints to ensure every job looks beautiful and lasts for years.
From drop cloths to clean exits, your floors, furniture, and valuables stay spotless and safe.
Our courteous crew is background-checked, uniformed, and committed to respecting your space.
No surprise charges—just clear, upfront quotes with everything spelled out from the start.
We start on schedule, finish on time, and clean up thoroughly when the job is done.
Not sure which shade to choose? We’ll help you pick colors you’ll love for years to come.
Precision in Every Stroke
From cozy homes to large commercial spaces, we deliver expert prep, premium finishes, and flawless results,
inside and out

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Hi, I'm Pete Wirtz, President of Pete the Painter. I've been painting homes on the North Shore for 57 years. We know these neighborhoods. The architecture, the climate, the expectations of homeowners who take real pride in their properties. From a single room refresh to a full exterior transformation, our team brings the same care and workmanship to every Glenview home we touch.
Our house painters in Glenview, IL work across the entire North Shore corridor. Northbrook, Wilmette, Winnetka, and beyond. Wherever you are, you deserve painters who show up prepared, communicate clearly, and leave your home looking the way you want it to look.

As experienced interior painters, we know the inside of your home deserves just as much attention as the curb appeal. Prep work is the key. Filling nail holes, sanding surfaces, applying the right primer. That's what separates a paint job that lasts from one that starts peeling after the first winter. A cheaper painter skips that step. You see it within a year.
Every job starts with a walk-through. I personally inspect the surfaces. I look at the moisture, the wear, the trouble spots. I tell the homeowner what needs prep, what needs primer, and what we're going to do about it. Then we get to work.
I'm also looking at the surrounding environment. A kitchen or a bathroom is a different situation than a living room or a bedroom. High moisture, heavy use, surfaces that take a beating. Each one gets treated accordingly. Our interior painting services in Glenview, IL cover everything from living rooms and kitchens to ceilings, trim, and cabinetry, always with minimal disruption to your daily routine.
On the outside, our exterior painters handle wood siding, brick, stucco, shutters. You name it. Sun, wind, and Chicago-area winters are hard on paint. One of the most common problems we see on North Shore exteriors is moisture. Lake effect weather is relentless, and if you're not properly controlling how moisture affects the painting surface, you won't have a lasting finish. Period. We choose materials and application methods specifically built to hold up against those conditions. If you want a second opinion on what your home's exterior actually needs, we're happy to walk through it with you before anything gets started.
I've used Sherwin-Williams for years. Their team helps me match the right product to the right surface, every time. That consistency matters.
If you want me to come out and take a look at your home, give us a call. I'll do the walk-through myself and tell you straight what it needs.

Pete the Painter handles both residential and commercial work across the North Shore. Single-family homes, multi-unit buildings, offices. We treat every project like it's our own property. We keep things neat, we stick to the schedule, and we stay out of your way.
If you've been burned by an unreliable painter before, we get it. We tell you upfront what needs doing. Then we do it. From the first brushstroke to the final coat.
If you've been typing "house painters near me" hoping to find someone you can actually trust, give us a call. We'll start with a straightforward conversation. Just honest work at a fair price, from a team that's been building its reputation on the North Shore for 57 years.

Yes. We work the entire North Shore corridor: Northbrook, Wilmette, Winnetka, and beyond. If you're in the area, give us a call and we'll come take a look.
The reason this occurs is almost always moisture, or skipped prep work. Lake effect weather on the North Shore is relentless, and if the surface isn't properly prepped and primed, the paint won't adhere. A cheaper painter skips that step. You see it within a year.
I personally inspect the surfaces before any work starts. I look at the moisture, the wear, the trouble spots, and I tell you exactly what needs prep, what needs primer, and what we're going to do about it. Then we get to work.
I've used Sherwin-Williams for years. Their team helps me match the right product to the right surface, every time. That consistency matters when you want a finish that's going to last.
Absolutely. High moisture, heavy use, surfaces that take a beating, each one gets treated accordingly. The product and prep for a bathroom isn't the same as what belongs in a bedroom.
We get it. We tell you upfront what needs doing, then we do it, on time, on budget, from the first brushstroke to the final coat. 57 years on the North Shore, and the reputation speaks for itself.
We keep things neat, stick to the schedule, and stay out of your way. We treat your home like it's our own property, so when we leave each day, you can still live in it.
Find out why our customers love us and why you will too. Also find out about our Four Principles.
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