Fulton Revivals is a Chicago-based, family-owned cabinet painting and interior painting company led by Joe and Krystal Haynes. The husband-and-wife team built the business around a hands-on approach where one of them is involved in every project from the initial consultation through the final walkthrough. Their in-house crew, including painters Diego, Temo, Brayan, Juan, Rob, and others, handles everything from door removal and spray application to reinstallation and touch-up kits.
The company focuses on kitchen cabinet refinishing using spray-applied, commercial-grade coatings and pairs each project with a complimentary color consultation through JC Licht or Benjamin Moore. Whole-home interior painting rounds out the service menu, covering condos, single-family homes, and select commercial spaces across the Chicagoland area, from Lincoln Park and Logan Square to Naperville and the North Shore suburbs.
Customers frequently note the structured process, including a dedicated door-removal step that moves cabinetry to an off-site shop for priming and spraying before reinstallation on a clear timeline. The team leaves each home with a box of color-matched touch-up paint, a detail that reflects the overall care woven into each project.
Updated: 06-19-2026
Customers describe a structured five-step process. The team removes all cabinet doors and transports them to an off-site shop for cleaning, sanding, and priming. While doors cure at the shop, the in-home crew preps the kitchen and sprays the cabinet boxes with commercial-grade coatings. Elizabeth Nave noted the project was completed in about a week, which exceeded expectations, and Lisa Rudisel described how the team came up with a solution to even out the rough texture before painting, making the wood grain nearly invisible.
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Reviewers consistently highlight direct owner involvement at every stage. Joe handles the in-home consultation, walking customers through each detail, while Krystal manages scheduling and communication. Jim Rossetti wrote that Joe was very thorough and detail orientated as he explained the process and Krystal set up a date and continually kept us informed. Manrique Marquez added that Joe was fair with pricing, very responsive, and flexible on scheduling.
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The in-house team includes painters Diego, Temo, Brayan, Juan, Rob, Robert, Derek, Carlos, Jose, and Hernan. Diego receives the most individual praise. Michaela Cudahy said Diego did an amazing job and his attention to detail did not go unnoticed. Robert Oakes described him as super nice and communicative, always updating us on when he was leaving or returning. Ryan Taylor praised Temo, writing simply Temp is the best.
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Several reviewers mention a free in-home color consultation facilitated through a JC Licht or Benjamin Moore representative. Rachel Hamer wrote about having a Benjamin Moore representative come by for a free color consultation before the project started and called it a service she had never seen before. Robert Oakes called the consultation extremely helpful, noting he had no idea what colors they would have chosen without that guidance.
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The single sub-five-star review came from James Hilborn, who gave four stars and noted that painters had painted over ceiling vents and the caulking above a bathroom sink was imprecise. The owner responded with an offer to schedule a fix-up visit at the customer's convenience and provided direct contact information. This proactive approach to remediation aligns with the company's stated commitment to follow-through.
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Three differentiators surface repeatedly in reviews. First, the off-site door spraying process delivers a factory-level finish that brush-and-roll methods cannot match. Second, every project ends with a box of color-matched touch-up paint. Sarah Ma noted how she loved the little box of touch up paint. Third, the company partners with professional color consultants rather than leaving color selection to the homeowner alone. Together, these practices create a premium experience at a competitive price point.
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Fulton Revivals LLC is an active Illinois limited liability company, registered with the Illinois Secretary of State under File Number 09170928, effective 08-21-2020. The registered agent is Krystal Haynes. Illinois does not require a state-level painting license. Chicago does require a General Contractor License for painters performing work requiring permits through the Department of Buildings.
-Verification Sources: Illinois Secretary of State, IL Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation
Updated: 06-19-2026