Schaumburg's Chicago Paint & Coatings Association Announces Winners of 2019 Chicago's Finest Painted Ladies Competition
"Chicago's Finest Painted Ladies & Her Court" competition, sponsored by the Chicago Paint & Coatings Association (CPCA), Schaumburg, is pleased to announce its 2019 winners. This popular project, now in its 33rd year, concluded on Labor Day with five winning beautifully painted homes/businesses--a reflection of the growing number of owners who are using paint and coatings to enhance the curb appeal of their homes or businesses.
The 2019 Grand Prize winner for the Best Use of Expressive Colors for a Home went to:
Donna Stefani, 429 Division Street, Elgin, IL
The Stefani home was built in 1880 and has been nominated by the Elgin Heritage Commission for a historical building plaque.
The complete list of all five winners follows:
• Grand Prize
Best Use of Expressive Colors for a Home
Donna Stefani, 429 Division Street, Elgin, IL
Painter: Alternative Dimensions Remodeling.
(847) 346-6842
• Best use of Bold Color Combination
Professionally Painted
Robert Mikulsk, 23 Douglas Street, Elgin, IL 60120
Painter: Josh's Painting
Josh Martin (224) 558-9931
• Best Use of Color for a Non-Victorian
Professionally Painted
Holiday Bartlett, 573 Division Street, Elgin, IL
Painter: Flores Construction
(224) 232-7919
• Best Use of Color for a Business
Professionally Painted
151 East Highland Avenue, Elgin, IL
Painter: Josh's Painting
Josh Martin (224) 558-9931
• Best Use of Craftsmanship of Paint Application
Professionally Painted
Tori Stratton, 32 West 141 Army Trail Road, Wayne, IL
Painter: Josh's Painting
(224) 558-9931
This contest is open to homes and businesses throughout the Chicago area. The style, size or age of the property is not a factor in selecting the winners, but beauty and craftsmanship of the paint application, and how well it complements the structure of the building is essential to being a 2019 "Chicago's Finest Painted Ladies" winner.
According to the Chicago Paint & Coatings Association's spokesperson, Bill Heiden, who works with a team of judges to select the winners for the 2019 competition. Based on the wide range of beautiful entries, it underscores the fact that paint and coatings are the most affordable ways to improve and accent a home or business appearance.
According to Reader's Digest, "An effective use of color on the exterior of your
home or business can add thousands of dollars to its value, says James Martin, who has been hired by landlords and real estate developers to increase the market value of their properties or improve occupancy rates in their buildings with eye-catching color schemes."
The winners will be honored at a special Awards Dinner hosted by the Chicago Paint &
Coatings Association on Thursday, November 21st at Maggiano's in Schaumburg to
commemorate their achievement.
Information may be obtained from the Chicago Paint & Coatings Association. Please call, 847-240-0102, or write CPCA, 1701 Woodfield Road Suite 205, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173. Information can also be obtained on the web at www.chicagopaint.org.
Phone: 847-240-0102. Email: director@chicagopaint.org