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Buckeye House Painting
4.7(
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Buckeye House Painting painted our outside house which included primarily a stucco exterior and a lot of trim work. They did a great job and would highly recommend them. They are professional, friendly, detailed and exceptional. Worth every penny."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Nunez A Custom Painting
5.0(
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very friendly, hard working guys. Painting was completed to my satisfaction. Will hire again. Work was completed in one day. They did a great job protecting the furniture, floor, etc. Clean up was great. When they left, we couldn't tell they had been here, except for the new paint."
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+33

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DITHER PAINTING
5.0(
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very well! The painters were on time and prepared the rooms to be painted efficiently. The quality of the results were excellent-I was very pleased and will be scheduling for additional painting to be done this Summer by the Dither painting company"
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+82

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Custom Paint Jobs
4.8(
27
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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"The project was started on time and painting finished in one day. Very professional company, did an excellent job for a fair price. We're very pleased with the work."
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+36

Response time5 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Fresh Touch Custom Painting Inc.
4.9(
1,102
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This is our second time working with Fresh Touch and we could not be more pleased with the work. This time we had the exterior of the house painted. From beginning to end the service was first class. Very thorough at explaining our options and offered great suggestions. The entire house was power washed and painted in three days. They even took down the gutters and painted them to match the trim, front door and garage. Great attention to detail and great work once again. All this at a very reasonable price. Thanks!"
Walls, Ceilings, Trim & Kitchen Cabinets. All cabinet doors & drawers are sprayed in our custom cabinet shop. Call us for details!
Painting of Entry Trim, Walls and Living Room Trim & Walls
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Master Bedroom Walls, Ceilings & Trim

+36

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Five Star Painting of Plain City and Powell
4.9(
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The project manager and paint crew did a great job in our project. We had our home and detached shop/garage painted and our deck stained and it took them three days to complete the job. Once our new roof is installed we will have this company come and touch up needed areas."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Smart Assphalt & Seal Coating
4.9(
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"E&A Painting - Everett and team did an outstanding job painting the whole interior of my home. The quality of work was nothing but excellent and his price was fair and reasonable. Everett and crew were professional, punctual and cleaned up after each day. We will be having E&A painting back out in July to stain our new deck. - Work done, walls, trim, doors, fireplace and staircase."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Superior Exteriors & Interiors of Ohio, LLC
4.9(
22
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

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Emergency services offered

"This company did exterior paint/stain in white on our small deck & very long privacy fence (28 8 ft. sections); both sides. They did power wash it first, then applied 2 coats of exterior paint. We also hired them to paint/stain our rental's decks in back & front; both in black. This very efficient team did an outstanding job. Looks great!!!"
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+152

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CertaPro Painters of Columbus
4.4(
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

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"The painting was done on time. Painted aluminum siding. Include power washing Because of sun heat on front portion of house the paint blistered. But not noticeable from the street. They did a very good job and cleaned up the site"
CertaPro Painters of Columbus
CertaPro Painters of Columbus
CertaPro Painters of Columbus
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FAQs for painting projects in Columbus, OH

Most homeowners opt for semi-gloss or high-gloss paint to make the baseboards stand out against the walls. If you’d rather keep things subtle, matching the wall sheen with eggshell or satin also works well. When your trim has nicks or dents, reach for a flatter, matte finish—it hides minor imperfections better than a shiny coat.

Stripping old paint from trim costs $1 to $3 per linear foot. Pros use specialized tools and techniques to lift away existing layers without gouging the wood, then prep the surface for a fresh finish. While it adds to your budget, proper removal protects the molding and sets the stage for a smoother, longer-lasting paint job.

Tackling the baseboards first often leads to crisper lines. Painting trim first lets you tape off the boards instead of the walls, so you’re less likely to splatter color where you don’t want it. Any stray marks on the wall get covered when you roll on the final coat, making the whole process faster and tidier.

You can absolutely paint baseboards in place. Leaving them installed avoids the risk of cracking or misaligning the boards when they’re reattached. With thorough cleaning, light sanding, and careful taping, a pro—or an experienced DIYer—can achieve a sharp, factory-smooth finish while saving you the hassle of prying off and reinstalling trim.

Painting almost always beats replacement in cost. Swapping out baseboards runs about $150 in DIY materials or roughly $1,100 with a pro, while repainting costs about $50 in supplies and $1 to $5 per square foot for labor. Unless the boards are warped or severely damaged, a fresh coat delivers the same visual upgrade for a fraction of the price.

Paintable caulk and wood filler are the go-to fixes for nail holes in baseboards. Wood filler sands flush for a glass-smooth surface, while caulk provides a flexible seal that won’t crack as the house settles. Either way, patching those tiny divots before you prime ensures your finished baseboards look seamless.

The Columbus, OH homeowners’ guide to painting services

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