Exterior Painting Services Across Chicago

Top-rated by Condo Associations and Property Managers, we excel at all types of exterior painting.

At Red Line Painting, we specialize in professional exterior painting for metal surfaces that demand durability, safety, and visual appeal. From fire escapes and balcony railings to high-reach architectural details like cornices, soffits, and rooftop ladders, we handle the metal elements most painters avoid. Our services cover everything from rust remediation and compliance upgrades to detailed refinishing of gates, stair structures, canopies, and structural steel. Whether you’re managing a condo building, commercial property, or mixed-use facility, our team delivers precision, protection, and long-lasting results on every project.

  • Fire Escape Repainting
    Rust remediation, safety compliance, and aesthetic upgrades.
  • Balcony Rail Painting
    Restoring worn or rusted steel and aluminum railings.
  • Wrought Iron Fence Repainting
    Improves curb appeal and protects against corrosion.
  • Stairwell Structures
    Painting of metal stringers, risers, and handrails on multi-story exteriors.
  • Cornice and Bay Window Painting
    High-reach restoration using lifts or scaffolding.
  • Soffits and Overhangs
    Often inaccessible without special access equipment; we have the tools to do it right.
  • Metal Canopies and Awnings
    Refinishing commercial and residential entry features.
  • Utility Enclosures and Gates
    Repainting for visual consistency, protection, and security.
  • Steel Deck Framing and Pans
    Often located under wood decking, needing rust prep and protective coatings.
  • Exterior Door Frames and Steel Trim
    Detail work to preserve entrances and maintain a polished look.
  • Parking Garage Railings & Staircases
    Durable, corrosion-resistant coatings for high-traffic metal structures.
  • Rooftop Access Ladders and Railings
    Improving safety visibility with OSHA-compliant coatings.
  • Commercial Sign or Bracket Painting
    Protecting and refining high-mounted metal signage and supports.
  • Structural Beams Exposed on Facades
    Preserving and finishing architectural steel for industrial and mixed-use buildings.
  • Downspouts and Conduits
    Blend-in coatings for exposed metal pipework on building exteriors.

Why Choose Red Line?

  • In-house trained and professional crew
  • 95% Repeat business from property managers, condo boards, and commercial owners
  • Focused on code-compliant, long-term results
  • No fluff, no subcontractors, no shortcuts
  • Rope access, scaffolding, and ladders
  • Experienced in hard-to-access surfaces like bay windows, soffits, cornices
  • Honest, reasonable pricing for quality work
  • Maintenance Plans Available
  • Over 130, unsolicited, 5-star reviews from other condo associations and property managers
  • Chicago Focused Since 2007
  • Metal Painting is our primary expertise
  • OSHA compliant
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