Crew members Anthony, Chad, and Landon show up in dozens of customer accounts by name, each tied to a distinct skill set. Anthony handles wallpaper installations and cabinet refinishing with what multiple homeowners describe as seamless, invisible joins. Chad runs project oversight on larger residential jobs, earning mentions for his communication cadence and punch-list thoroughness. Landon draws out kitchen layouts on paper before spraying cabinet doors off-site, then returns them in two days. Daphne coordinates scheduling from the office.
Operating from 40W736 Freeman Road in Huntley, D'Franco Painting & Wallpaper serves Algonquin, Barrington, Crystal Lake, Elgin, St. Charles, and neighboring communities across Kane and McHenry counties. The company handles interior and exterior residential painting, kitchen cabinet refinishing, wallpaper installation and removal, drywall repair, deck staining, and color consultation for both residential and commercial properties.
Owner David Cook leads a licensed and insured team that offers a Lifetime Workmanship Warranty with complimentary touch-ups after one year. Background-checked crews and a written, itemized estimate delivered on-site before any commitment round out a process built on transparent pricing and documented project scopes.
Updated: 05-27-2026
Homeowners consistently single out Anthony for wallpaper projects that look factory-applied. Rosie Amore noted he and Chad had "a ton of knowledge about all things wallpaper" and measured precisely what was needed. Susan L Meehan described wallpaper that was "installed flawlessly" while keeping the work area clean. Murray Nance highlighted his skill with grass cloth, a notoriously tricky material, calling him "a true professional." Multiple returning customers request Anthony by name for follow-up projects.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
The shop-spray process is a recurring detail in reviews. Mar described watching Landon draw out her kitchen on paper, tag every component, and remove the doors in under a few hours. Doors went to the shop for primer and two coats of urethane trim paint, then came back two days later. Gus Eliopoulos reported Anthony "cared about his work" and "looked for perfection" on a cabinet project. Ned Davies said his 25-year-old cabinets "looked like the day they were installed" after refinishing.
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Donna Fiedler praised the team for showing up "on time each day" on a multi-room project with vaulted ceilings and drywall repairs, emphasizing communication as the strongest point. Liu Nagayoshi found quoting prompt, the customer portal intuitive, and scheduling "a breeze." William H said David came out promptly for a quote and the painters completed two rooms in record time. Daphne handles office scheduling and several reviewers mention her by name for quick follow-through.
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Owner David Cook addresses negative feedback publicly and with specifics. When Morgan Becker questioned a $22,000 trim quote, Cook responded with a line-by-line scope breakdown covering 60 door frames, 53 windows, 112 spindles, and 825 linear feet of baseboard, explaining the prep, prime, and two-coat process. For Michelle Craig, who experienced scheduling failures on a cabinet project, Cook acknowledged "this is 100% my fault" and offered a 10% discount plus free materials. The pattern shows willingness to own mistakes rather than deflect.
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Multiple reviewers identify themselves as repeat clients. Michelle Radtke used the company twice, adding wallpaper removal on the second visit. Ray Hale brought the team back three times in one year, progressing from interior painting to exterior trim staining. Becky Dawes and Sara Emmerson each mention prior positive experiences that led them to call again. Karen Rick describes herself as a "repeat customer" for both painting and wallpaper removal. Alexander Rickett returned for touch-up work and noted Anthony "goes the extra mile."
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The company dedicates 10% of profits to nonprofit organizations, with a particular focus on supporting victims of abuse through Camp Cedar, where Daphne and her daughter volunteer. The D'Franco Days of Service program organizes community painting projects. Owner David Cook is listed as a member of the Northwest Kane County Chamber of Commerce. Nick May noted in his review that the company helps "people in need" and contributes to charitable causes alongside the business operations.
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Illinois does not require a state-level painting contractor license. D'Franco Painting and Wallpaper, Inc. is registered as an active corporation with the Illinois Secretary of State, File Number 67194365, effective since September 8, 2010. David Cook is the registered agent. The company states on every website page that it is licensed and insured, and background checks are conducted on all crew members.
-Verification Sources: Illinois Secretary of State Business Search, dfrancowallpaper.com
Updated: 05-27-2026