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Top of the Line Painting, LLC
5.0(
82
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Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I'm so pleased with the whitewash job on my fireplace. They did exactly what I wanted, answered texts & calls within minutes, great job on cleanup. I will definitely consider them for future projects. Thanks for a job well done!"
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+165

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Sanchez Painting
4.8(
78
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Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: Quick response

"Could not be happier with the work. A whole house interior paint job. Sheetrock repair all trim and doors. Price was best of all bids. Would definitely use Sanchez again. "
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+104

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Top of the Line Painting
4.6(
12
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Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Matthew and crew were professional and friendly and did an amazing job painting the pergola and shed! We are looking to have him paint our two-story home as well because of the tremendous job he did for us!"
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Sprayed outside furniture

+50

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Palmetto Ceramic Coatings LLC
4.9(
53
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Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are beyond happy with the work done by Palmetto Ceramic Coatings. Jon and his crew were prompt, professional and provided great communication with us. No details were spared through the whole process! We will definitely recommend to anyone looking to get painting done!"
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Triangle Arts Painting & Pressure Washing
5.0(
77
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Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dan did an excellent job cleaning and preparing our two story cedar siding house and garage for an oil-based stain. The house was way overdue for a paint job so there was a lot of peeling paint and splitting wood that needed to be addressed first. Dan took the time to properly scrape and sand the wood and caulk as necessary prior to staining. Both the house and garage look great. Dan works alone. Dan is a great painter and a really nice trustworthy and reliable painter. He is meticulous, neat, courteous and loves dogs. You won't regret hiring Dan."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Finishing Touch Unfauxgettable
4.9(
36
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Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Columbia Electric referred Finishing Touch to me. The electrician accidentally slipped on a joist in the attic and put his knee through the ceiling on a Monday. It was not until the following Wednesday Finishing Touch was able to get a gentleman out to make the repair. Once I was on the schedule, he was right on time (both times). Although he patched it, he did not patch it far enough and a hairline crack still runs in the ceiling (see picture). I also had to request he mud over the whole patch as it left a dip when a straight edge was placed next to it. The one gentleman said that you usually have dips in patches. Frankly, you don't when you know what you are doing. While he was here I arranged with the owner, Russ, to do some sanding and mudding on the walls, which I had already begun (I wanted to save myself some time on the bathroom renovation). I had to request his return because he failed to sand some areas and never mudded others that he had sanded. He did not dispose of the waste from the patch repair, but laid the broken pieces of drywall on the carpeted floor at the top of the steps in a pile (about a buckets worth). Granted, there were some unused parts of drywall sheets, but I found this unprofessional. He used a drop cloth, but after sanding he also failed to vacuum/sweep the dust from sanding and left it for me to clean. Overall, I feel I was an inconvenience for Finishing Touch and they were forced into this job due to their relationship with my electrician, and the effort to get me out of the way greatly impacted the quality of their work. In fact, the second time they were here I was not aware they had left (I was on the back porch). I heard their vehicles start and they were gone."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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CORE Integral Services LLC
4.8(
20
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Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I've been back and forth on whether I should leave a review, as the last thing I want to do is ruin someone's livelihood. But after thinking it over for weeks now, I feel obligated to make this post in hoping no one else deals with what we had to. With all of that said; I strongly recommend against hiring this company for renovations. Their work was finished in a severly below standard way, as they remodeled my shower and the water simply doesn't rain and pools in incorrect areas. The owner left their workers unsupervised for days at a time, leaving me to ask for things such as a laser level when placing granite and having to redo it, catch workers sleeping on my porch, and even having children in a van for hours unattended. I had to order tiles multiple times because of poor worksmanship and an amount incorrectly calculated amount to begin with. Jesus knows how to say want you to hear it, his knowledge is probably there, but is ability to manage his staff is completely non-existent."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FAQs for exterior home or structure paint or stain projects in Columbia, SC

Painting vinyl siding is a budget-friendly way to revive curb appeal without paying for new panels. As long as the boards aren’t warped, cracked, or leaking, a coat of high-quality acrylic paint can buy you another five to 10 years before replacement. 

Stick to lighter shades so the siding doesn’t soak up excess heat, and prep the surface well for the paint to bond. If you’re seeing rot or moisture damage, skip the paint and plan for new siding instead.

High-quality acrylic paint is recommended for vinyl siding. Acrylic paint adheres firmly to vinyl surfaces and resists peeling and fading, providing a sleek and long-lasting finish. Ensure the siding is thoroughly cleaned and prepared for optimal results. Your exterior painting pro has the expertise to properly prepare your siding’s surface to ensure proper adhesion.

Priming is not required if the vinyl siding remains in good condition and is properly cleaned. However, if the original color is severely faded or the panels have become porous, priming becomes essential. Priming provides a smooth, even base that improves paint adhesion and enhances durability, ensuring the acrylic finish adheres properly and lasts longer.

A paint sprayer is the quickest, most consistent way to coat vinyl siding. The fine mist reaches grooves a roller can miss and lays down an even layer in a fraction of the time. You’ll still need a brush for tight corners, but a sprayer slashes labor hours and reduces lap marks. 

If you’re renting equipment, ask the supplier for a tip size made for exterior acrylics so the paint atomizes correctly and sticks to the siding.

Painted vinyl siding lasts between five and 10 years. The durability depends on the quality of the surface preparation and the local climate conditions. When the siding is thoroughly cleaned and prepped, and high-quality acrylic paint is used, the finish endures longer. In hotter regions, the lifespan may be closer to five years, while cooler climates help extend it.

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