Top 3 House Painters in Columbia, SC

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Get It Done, Save Yourself Money!!! Decks, drywall, painting, finishing, flooring, roofing, framing, renovations, remodeling, cabinets, popcorn removal, trim/crown, siding and much more....
166 Lake Elizabeth Dr, Columbia, SC
954-534-2710
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Scenery Upgrade offers professional home services since 2006 to help keep your home looking clean. We have years of experience and knowledge. We are LICENSED AND INSURED. We provide low pressure power washing so it won't damage your beautiful home on the following homes, wood fences, gutter's, roof'...Read more about Scenery Upgrade
1643 Albritton Rd, Columbia, SC
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Paint Pros LLC opened in 2007, with the goal of providing customers in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia, with affordable painting and home improvement services. All of these services are always performed by skilled professionals. Our owner has over 10 years of experience in the painting i...Read more about Paint Pros
146 Greenmill Rd, Columbia, SC
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Porch Pro Headshot Gator Services, LLC
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Serves Columbia, South Carolina
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"Gator Services provided one of the best experiences I have had with a contractor. Joseph is highly professional and a great communicator. The crew did a fantastic job in providing a reasonable estimate, started and finished on schedule, and did meticulous work from tear down of old fence to buildin...Read more about Gator Services, LLC
"Gator Services provided one of the best experiences I have had with a contractor. Joseph is highly professional and a great communicator. The crew did a fantastic job in providing a reasonable estimate, started and finished on schedule, and did meticulous work from tear down of old fence to buildin...Read more about Gator Services, LLC
Porch Pro Headshot The Honey Done Company
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Serves Columbia, South Carolina
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Welcome The Honey Done Company was founded on a simple premise: provide great work using talented craftsmen at a guaranteed flat rate price! A licensed, bonded and insured craftsman will get your "Honey Do" list Honey Done! It is that simple; you show us your "Honey Do" list (create one now!) and we...Read more about The Honey Done Company
Welcome The Honey Done Company was founded on a simple premise: provide great work using talented craftsmen at a guaranteed flat rate price! A licensed, bonded and insured craftsman will get your "Honey Do" list Honey Done! It is that simple; you show us your "Honey Do" list (create one now!) and we...Read more about The Honey Done Company
Porch Pro Headshot Jon Sill's Custom Paint Works
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Serves Columbia, South Carolina
Jon Sill's Custom Paint Works is a painting company based in Sumter, SC, in business since 2005. They have a long lasting reputation for top quality work and craftsmanship, products with superior quality, customer satisfaction, and cleanliness! They provide deck staining, deck weatherproofing, stai...Read more about Jon Sill's Custom Paint Works
Jon Sill's Custom Paint Works is a painting company based in Sumter, SC, in business since 2005. They have a long lasting reputation for top quality work and craftsmanship, products with superior quality, customer satisfaction, and cleanliness! They provide deck staining, deck weatherproofing, stai...Read more about Jon Sill's Custom Paint Works
Porch Pro Headshot Miles Painting & Pressure Washing
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Serves Columbia, South Carolina
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Miles Painting & Pressure Washing is a locally owned and operated company out of Lexington, SC. Having over 20 years of experience with both commercial jobs and residential projects, we promise to provide superior and professional painting and pressure washing services at unbeatable prices.
Miles Painting & Pressure Washing is a locally owned and operated company out of Lexington, SC. Having over 20 years of experience with both commercial jobs and residential projects, we promise to provide superior and professional painting and pressure washing services at unbeatable prices.
Porch Pro Headshot Eric Jensen Painting
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Serves Columbia, South Carolina
We are on a mission to provide you with the highest quality in painting, drywall, cabinet refinishing, and other home improvement services. Eric Jensen Painting is the region's number one choice for all of your residential and commercial projects.
We are on a mission to provide you with the highest quality in painting, drywall, cabinet refinishing, and other home improvement services. Eric Jensen Painting is the region's number one choice for all of your residential and commercial projects.
Porch Pro Headshot Demadje Painting and Design LLC
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Serves Columbia, South Carolina
Father and son doing business together with combined 80 years of experience. I am a 3 Rd generation painter who has expanded into flooring and drywall.
Father and son doing business together with combined 80 years of experience. I am a 3 Rd generation painter who has expanded into flooring and drywall.
Porch Pro Headshot S.K. Browning Contractors
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Serves Columbia, South Carolina
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"Called for a quote at noon on 10/4/18. Received a face to face quote the same afternoon. Scheduled repair on 10/11/18(same day when tropical storm Micheal came through). Kenyatta and Ryan came through the same afternoon, made quick work of the repairs during a power outage due to the storm. This co...Read more about S.K. Browning Contractors
"Called for a quote at noon on 10/4/18. Received a face to face quote the same afternoon. Scheduled repair on 10/11/18(same day when tropical storm Micheal came through). Kenyatta and Ryan came through the same afternoon, made quick work of the repairs during a power outage due to the storm. This co...Read more about S.K. Browning Contractors

Frequently asked questions about house painters

There is nothing like a fresh coat of paint in a new home. You can transform rooms with a change of color, and fresh paint breathes new life into an older home. Costs for painting homes vary. It depends on the rate of labor and on the type of paint you use. Most of the cost comes from the size of the home. The more square footage you need painted, the more expensive the job will be.

The average cost for painter services in a home is estimated at $3,500. On the low side, you can expect to pay $1,200 and $6,500 on the high side. These estimates assume you have a one-story home with around 1,000 square feet of wall to paint. More stories will mean higher costs.

The price is usually divided up into materials and labor. Labor tends to make up 85% of a job, but this can vary depending on the contractor. Most contractors charge between $2 - $6 / square foot. This calculates interior painting jobs with two coats of paint. For more specific paint jobs, such as doors or cabinets, you can expect to be charged $50 - $100 / door or drawer face.

Some contractors have different models of payment, which you may discover when looking up “painting companies near me” or “house painters near me.” You can be charged per room, which averages around $800 - $1,200 for a bedroom, and as high as $3,000 for a living room or similar large space. Some painters may choose to bill hourly, which can range from $20 - $50 / hour for basic painting, and $100 / hour or higher for specialty painting. A skilled painter should be able to cover between 150 – 350 square feet/hour but don’t forget to factor in prep time, clean up, and both coats of paint needed.

The cost of painting a home's exterior is far more variable, depending on your siding. Some sidings (like stucco) can cost up to $3,000 / 1,000 square feet, and that cost can rise if there are multiple stories. Weather can also play a major factor, which is why local painters are in high demand during the summer months. Vinyl siding expands and contracts depending on weather, so you’ll want a latex-based paint that is durable to these changes. For wood siding, latex is always a good option for allowing wood to breathe. Beware acrylic or oil-based paints, as these can create moisture stains. If you have stucco siding, you can go with latex, but it’s not your best option if the walls are damaged. Elastomeric paint will cover those imperfections while still being breathable. This paint is thick and time-consuming to apply. If you have brick siding, you’ll want a porous stain or paint so water doesn’t get trapped inside.

Siding is the biggest factor to cost, as prep and materials needed to do the job correctly can raise the price. Brick and stucco are the most expensive, while metal, wood, vinyl, and concrete tend to be on the lower end. Extra stories mean extra work for the painter, as safety measures and ladders need to be implemented. Painting a second or third story of a home takes longer than painting a single story based on logistics. It’s not just the walls, either. You may want to paint the garage, the shutters, the eaves and downspouts, and the siding and trim.

Your brand of paint can alter costs, as well as the cost of your finish. Flat paint tends to be the cheapest, but is also the least durable. Mid-range finishes, including eggshell and satin, can be good choices, depending on what you’re looking for. Semi-gloss finish will showcase imperfections and dents but is also resistant to cleaning. High-gloss is the most expensive type of finish and is recommended for small areas, such as trim, windows, and doors. While it is possible to DIY your home’s exterior, a professional comes with all the needed materials and is knowledgeable about what will work best and how to stay safe on the job. They are worth serious consideration.

Yes, you can paint vinyl siding. Years ago, this answer was no because paint continued to slide off the siding. We’ve come a long way since then. The best paint for vinyl is latex urethane paint, as it can cope with the constant contracting and expanding of the siding. Many paint companies create paint specifically designed for siding.

Painting vinyl is similar to painting other exteriors. You’ll want to coat it with primer (something designed for vinyl) and use a brush for the tricky spots. Otherwise, you can use a roller and cover a lot of ground. Once you have the primer, add the topcoat. Vinyl has one more caveat that you should be aware of. Dark colors tend to trap a lot of heat. Most vinyl paints will be light colors as a result, so it reflects heat rather than absorbs it. Weather can be a factor in painting vinyl, and the best weather is overcast, comfortable conditions. Sun, humidity, direct heat, and wind are not your friends when it comes to painting vinyl. You’ll want to ensure that painting your siding doesn’t void its warranty before you begin.

As with any painting, you’ll want to ensure you clean the area thoroughly first. For vinyl, a pressure washer is the best choice. You’ll want to find a recipe that tackles mold and mildew or buy a TSP solution. Mold and mildew tend to get between the paint and the siding, so it’s imperative you deal with them before you paint.

The quick answer is 350 – 400 square feet. This is generally true of wall, ceiling, and trim paint. Primer tends to go less, giving you 250 square feet on average. If you’re painting a dark room with a light color, you may need more primer coats, so keep that in mind. Be aware that fresh drywall is extremely porous and may absorb more paint than expected. Most drywall tends to arrive pre-primed, but be ready if it isn’t. If you have a textured wall (think popcorn ceilings, for example), you should use 20% more paint. If you need to paint 100 square feet of ceiling, it’s recommended you buy enough paint to cover 120 square feet to make up for the texture. You can stretch your paint with the correct tools. A nine-inch roller usually gives the best results for a coat of paint. For textured walls, consider a 1/2-inch nap over a 3/8-inch nap.

Let’s dive into the math. You know how much paint you need per square foot, but how do you calculate that square footage? First, measure the height of every wall, and add it together. Then, do the same for the length of each wall. Multiply those two numbers together, and you have the square footage. If you divide that number by 400 (how much a gallon of paint should cover), you know how many gallons you need to buy. This works for trim and doors as well. Multiply the total lengths and widths together, and divide it by 400. It’s never a bad idea to round up or ensure you have extra paint left over. You may need it for touch-ups or if a specific section requires more paint than you anticipated. It’s better to have too much than too little and have the hardware store mix you more paint. What if the color is off by even a slight bit? That’s a frustration you can easily avoid.

No, you can’t use exterior paint inside. Exterior paint is designed to hold up against weather extremes and, as such, contains more VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). These compounds were not designed for enclosed spaces; they can smell funky and release toxins that might make you or your pets sick. Exterior paint doesn’t settle in a short amount of time. In cold weather, exterior paint could continually release those toxins for a month or more. In warmer weather, this timeframe may be reduced to weeks. The process of releasing these toxins is called curing. Most professionals will wear masks when painting outside for this reason.

Exterior paint is softer by nature. It needs to be able to breathe and contract or expand with the home. It doesn’t stand up as well to the wear and tear that interior paint deals with on a daily basis. While all paint contains mildewcides and fungicides, the ingredients in exterior and interior paint are very different. The VOCs are needed in both paints to hold the pigment in. If you use exterior paint on indoor surfaces, ventilation is your first concern. This becomes a greater concern when spraying paint instead of rolling it, as spraying it makes it airborne that much quicker.

VOCs can cause lightheadedness, headaches, nausea, irritated eyes and throat, and respiratory issues. This can be an even greater hazard for those with compromised immune systems. Exterior and interior paints are vastly different, so you shouldn’t combine them. It compromises the quality of both paints. Plus, exterior paint isn’t designed to look good inside. Both varieties of paint are highly specialized, and you’ll likely regret using them where they are not intended.

The average cost to paint a 12x12 room is $650, with $400 being on the low end and $900 on the high end. Several factors can change these costs or cause them to rise. If you need drywall or plaster repaired before the job, that will cost time and effort. The higher your walls rise, the more time or paint it might take to finish the job. If you want to use designer paints, you may spend more on the materials. Your cost will also change based on the finish you choose.

Square footage is the most important consideration when factoring the price of a room. A large room, such as a living room, will cost more than a small bedroom or bathroom. Kitchens tend to cost the most since the painting is specific. They require far more attention to detail when you consider backsplashes, cabinets, and trims. Textured walls can add to that cost since it eats up more materials. Different types of paint can change the cost as well. On average, eggshell, satin, and flat are the cheapest paints. Matte, semi-gloss, latex, and oil are mid-range and all competitively priced. High-gloss paint is expensive and best used on small surfaces like trims.

You have the option to do the work yourself, of course. Be aware that it’s never as simple as splashing paint on the walls. You’ll need to purchase all the required materials, such as brushes, painter’s tape, rollers, trays, and plastic to prevent spillage. You’ll need to clean the walls and remove outlet covers and switch plates. Once that’s done, you can use painter’s tape on all the edges and then start. The big question you will need to ask yourself is whether you have the time. Painters are efficient, have all the tools, and do the job constantly. They will know immediately the best way to handle it.

Now that you know the scope of your project in terms of cost and effort, you can start dreaming in color.

Recent reviews for Columbia Painters

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Contractor was courteous and timely to give estimate. Was very knowledgeable of project. Only didn't use because repairs were on a property I was considering. Did not buy property

- Chelsea Fountain
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Mr. Lee accessed my roof and then professionly removed and replaced my roof and did an outstanding job. I would recommend him to anyone.

- James Rabon
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I have loved this man bruce Collins for over 15 years of my life now I know I have not treated him as nice as he should have been treated but he is not a nice man either fuck you and your work sucks balls ur messy and any women who want to fuck bruce Coll...

- Joannie Rasmussen
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They actually don't do the work he sub contracts to other people. You don't know who you are getting at your door when they start work. They did plumbing for 2 bathrooms installed 2 bath tubs never secured them in and not installed level or supported corr...

- Andrew Hickson
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This company is a non-license, uninsured, and non-bonded organization. He was hired to remodel the kitchen and clean up fire damage throughout the unit, and it was estimated that the time of repair would take two weeks. The Job started on Jan 21, and the ...

- s j
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We had a wonderful experience with the Honey Done Company; Will was able to get our project done on time and under budget! I recommend him for your indoor and outdoor projects!

- Nancy Williamson
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I recently had the pleasure of hiring Paint Pros to repaint the interior of my home, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From start to finish, the experience was seamless and professional. The team at Paint Pros was incredibly responsive from the...

- Vickey Larson
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Extremely pleased with quality of work carried out. Friendly, very reliable and would highly recommend Review Paint Pros to everyone.

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Everything You Need to Know About Columbia House Painters

Painting Services isn’t exactly what I’m looking for. Are there more specific services similar to painters available in Columbia?

If you’ve determined that painting services are not quite what you were looking for, or if you had a specific project in mind that is similar to painting services, we can still help you find the right professional in Columbia.

Columbia has 50 painter professionals that can help you with your painting services job. Head to our Pros Page to find specific painters-pros in Columbia.

What Columbia zip codes are served by Painters?

Columbia has 50 total Painter companies that service multiple zip codes. We've put together a list of areas in and around Columbia with the most Painters:

    • 1 Painters in 29206.
    • 6 Painters in 29201.
    • 1 Painters in 29044.
    • 3 Painters in 29063.

    Who should I hire if I need Painting Services in Columbia?

    Right now there are about 50 companies in and around Columbia ready to help you with your painting services project.

      Below we've listed a few of the top Painters on Porch:

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      Porch Pro Headshot LCR
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      Serves Columbia, South Carolina
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      "Jeremy does excellent work and is very knowledgeable and professional. He recently helped us with a handicap accessible bathroom addition. We were very impressed with his work, and my husband loves having a new bathroom in his man cave."
      "Jeremy does excellent work and is very knowledgeable and professional. He recently helped us with a handicap accessible bathroom addition. We were very impressed with his work, and my husband loves having a new bathroom in his man cave."
      Porch Pro Headshot Patriot Painters
      Painters
      Serves Columbia, South Carolina
      At Patriot Painters our Motto is "Service Above Self" meaning we value our craftsmanship and the client over profit any day so satisfaction is guaranteed. We speacialize in interior paint application and exterior lawn care.
      At Patriot Painters our Motto is "Service Above Self" meaning we value our craftsmanship and the client over profit any day so satisfaction is guaranteed. We speacialize in interior paint application and exterior lawn care.
      Porch Pro Headshot A&H Properties & Renovation LLC
      Painters
      Serves Columbia, South Carolina
      I've been in the roofing and painting business for most of the last 20 years or so. As a boy I learned the trade from my father who was also in the business for most of his life. My top priorities are Quality and Customer Satisfaction. I've always run my business on Word of Mouth. So it was always...Read more about A&H Properties & Renovation LLC
      I've been in the roofing and painting business for most of the last 20 years or so. As a boy I learned the trade from my father who was also in the business for most of his life. My top priorities are Quality and Customer Satisfaction. I've always run my business on Word of Mouth. So it was always...Read more about A&H Properties & Renovation LLC
      Porch Pro Headshot Mr. Painter
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      Serves Columbia, South Carolina
      Looking to paint your Winnsboro property but unsure how to go about it? Hire the professionals at Mr. Painter in Winnsboro, SC for one of the best services in town.
      Looking to paint your Winnsboro property but unsure how to go about it? Hire the professionals at Mr. Painter in Winnsboro, SC for one of the best services in town.
      Porch Pro Headshot Williamson's Painting & Pressure Washing
      Painters
      Serves Columbia, South Carolina
      Pressure Washing Homes, Interior/Exterior Painting and Deck/Fence Staining
      Pressure Washing Homes, Interior/Exterior Painting and Deck/Fence Staining
      Porch Pro Headshot Bruce Collins  dba Diversified Solutions
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      Serves Columbia, South Carolina
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      Bruce Collins dba Diversified Solutions is a painting company based out of Columbia. They offer trim work, door painting, wood staining and other services.
      Bruce Collins dba Diversified Solutions is a painting company based out of Columbia. They offer trim work, door painting, wood staining and other services.
      Porch Pro Headshot Paint pros LLC
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      Serves Columbia, South Carolina
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      Porch Pro Headshot Rogers Painting Solutions
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      Serves Columbia, South Carolina
      To provide professional interior painting services to my clients, while bringing an unparalleled level of customer service to the industry.
      To provide professional interior painting services to my clients, while bringing an unparalleled level of customer service to the industry.
      Porch Pro Headshot D.P.R. Roofing Painting & Siding
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      Serves Columbia, South Carolina
      D.P.R. Roofing Painting & Siding is a quality-focused business serving the Columbia area. We are a licensed Residential Builder ready to solve your needs beyond your expectations.
      D.P.R. Roofing Painting & Siding is a quality-focused business serving the Columbia area. We are a licensed Residential Builder ready to solve your needs beyond your expectations.
      Porch Pro Headshot Bertram's Divine
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      Serves Columbia, South Carolina
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      Porch Pro Headshot Phoenix Repairs
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      Columbia 29210
      Drywall Installation
      Start Date
      Within 48 hours
      Rooms to install drywall
      Outside
      Surfaces to drywall
      Walls
      Who will provide materials
      I will provide materials, just need installation
      Columbia 29212
      Fence and Outdoor Structure Painting
      Start Date
      Within a month
      Painting location area
      Outside
      What needs to be painted
      Fence
      Fence length
      I'm not sure
      Fence height
      6-8 feet
      Fence construction material
      Wood
      Has fence previously been painted
      No
      Already purchased paint
      No, but I know what I want