Dillinger Painting

Dillinger Painting Professional painting contractor serving the Mt. Carmel and surrounding areas.

Exterior repaint, ranch home and detached garage.The homeowners went with a deep charcoal gray for the body and kept the...
06/17/2026

Exterior repaint, ranch home and detached garage.

The homeowners went with a deep charcoal gray for the body and kept the trim white throughout. It's a combination that works. Clean contrast, and it reads consistently from the front of the house all the way back to the garage out back.

One thing that stood out on this job: both structures match.

On older properties, the house and the outbuildings don't always get painted at the same time, so they can end up in different stages and different shades.
Getting the garage on the same color scheme as the main house makes the whole property look like one thing instead of two.

If you've got an exterior project on your list, reach out.

We're happy to talk through what it would take.

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Touch-up paint isn't always as simple as opening the can and dabbing a spot.Even when the color is the same, age, sheen,...
06/16/2026

Touch-up paint isn't always as simple as opening the can and dabbing a spot.

Even when the color is the same, age, sheen, and batch variations can make repairs stand out more than expected.

Have a question about your painting project?

Send us a message.

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Meet Zaken, Levi, George, and TreyFour guys who show up, do the work right, and don't need someone looking over their sh...
06/15/2026

Meet Zaken, Levi, George, and Trey

Four guys who show up, do the work right, and don't need someone looking over their shoulder to do it.

That's not a small thing in this industry.

They're in the shop prepping a full set of kitchen cabinet doors before the stain goes on.
It's not the glamorous part of the job.
But it's the part that determines how everything else turns out.

This crew is a big reason we can stand behind what we deliver.

We don't take that for granted.

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Every backyard has a storyWhen we do deck and fence work, we hear a lot of stories.The deck where the homeowner's father...
06/14/2026

Every backyard has a story

When we do deck and fence work, we hear a lot of stories.

The deck where the homeowner's father helped build it twenty-five years ago.
The fence that finally went up after three years of saving.
The backyard where kids grew up and are now raising their own kids.

Outdoor spaces hold a lot of life.

And when we are trusted to take care of them, we carry that with us.

We are not indifferent to the fact that we are working somewhere that matters.
That awareness shows up in how carefully we work, how much we communicate, and how much we care about the result.

It is not just a deck.

It is also much more than that.

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Cabinet refinishing vs. replacement: The honest breakdownNew cabinets can run anywhere from $15,000 to $50,000 or more. ...
06/12/2026

Cabinet refinishing vs. replacement: The honest breakdown

New cabinets can run anywhere from $15,000 to $50,000 or more.

Refinishing them, when done right, can give you a result that looks just as good at a fraction of that cost.

Same kitchen.
Same layout.
Same counters.

Just a proper prep, the right primer, and a new finish applied through our spray setup.

Refinishing makes sense when the cabinet boxes are solid and you are mostly unhappy with the color or finish.

Replacement makes sense when doors are warped, boxes are damaged, or you want a completely different layout.

Not sure which one fits your situation?

We will come take an honest look and tell you exactly what we think, even if that means telling you refinishing is not the right move.

Message us to set up a free estimate.

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06/11/2026

We do not just finish jobs. We finish strong

Every job starts before we ever pull into the driveway.

The planning, the prep, the equipment check.
Making sure the crew knows the scope, what is included, and what the standard looks like from start to finish.

That standard did not come from a policy document.

It came from the kind of company Josh set out to build in 2013 and it is the culture every person on this team carries with them on every job.

Have a project coming up this season?

Reach out and we can start that conversation.

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This beauty had layers of old paint, some wood rot patches we helped identify, and a color scheme that hadn't been updat...
06/10/2026

This beauty had layers of old paint, some wood rot patches we helped identify, and a color scheme that hadn't been updated in decades.

The homeowners chose a deep navy blue body with bright white trim and a dark front door. Clean, classic, and built to last.

This house now stops traffic on the street.
Curb appeal isn't vanity. It's value.

Contact us for an on-site estimate.

(618) 617-6946 | dillingerpainting.com

Why we spray trim instead of brush itA question we get occasionally when homeowners watch us work: why are you spraying ...
06/09/2026

Why we spray trim instead of brush it

A question we get occasionally when homeowners watch us work: why are you spraying the trim instead of using a brush?

It is a fair question.
Here is the honest answer.

A brush leaves texture.
On trim, doors, and window casing, that texture is visible, especially in certain light and especially with a higher sheen finish.
Spraying lays down a smooth, even coat that a brush simply cannot replicate on detailed millwork.

There is more to it than just the finish, though.
Spraying trim properly requires masking everything around it: glass, floors, walls, so nothing gets overspray on it.
That prep takes time, but it is what makes the result look intentional rather than rushed.

It also requires the right equipment, the right tip size, the right product viscosity, and someone who knows how to keep a consistent distance and overlap.

Done wrong, spray finish on trim can sag, run, or build unevenly.
Done right, it looks like it came out of a factory.

This is one of the reasons interior trim work is more involved than most homeowners expect.

The finish is only as good as the process behind it.

Have a question about an interior project?

Send us a message.

The truth about 'one coat' paintPaint brands love to say "one coat coverage." Here's the honest truth from professionals...
06/08/2026

The truth about 'one coat' paint

Paint brands love to say "one coat coverage."

Here's the honest truth from professionals who do this every day:
True one-coat coverage is rarely possible on a wall with a color change, especially going from dark to light.

Two coats with proper drying time in between = a richer, more even, more durable finish.

Every time.

We never cut corners. Your walls deserve it.

(618) 617-6946 | dillingerpainting.com

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Mount Carmel, IL
62863

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

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