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Best Painters in Columbia, MD (2026)

249 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Columbia: STB Painting Company, CR Score 93/100; 4.9★ from 489 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 13

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Deaton Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #13 of 249.

  3. 16

    Most-reviewed: Mr. Handyman of Anne Arundel and PG County, 949 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 249 ranked; ranked #16.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

249 Columbia painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 167 open Saturdays and 86 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 249 rated businesses.

Top 10 painters in Columbia at a glance

Top 10 painters in Columbia at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1STB Painting Company934.9★ (489)Elkridge, 5 mi away24/7Overall
2The Pottery Stop894.8★ (355)Ellicott City, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Sam Professional Painting LLC885.0★ (72)ColumbiaSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Benjamin Moore Paint Store - Dragon Scale Paint875.0★ (338)Laurel, 11 mi awaySat · Sun—
5AxGard Axes874.8★ (193)Ellicott City, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Pinot's Palette864.8★ (116)Ellicott City, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7CAZ Paintz LLC855.0★ (78)Frederick, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Sherwin-Williams Paint Store854.8★ (69)Elkridge, 6 mi awaySat · Sun—
9Sherwin-Williams Paint Store854.6★ (57)Ellicott City, 3 mi awaySat · Sun—
10Slater Painting LLC854.9★ (104)Baltimore, 9 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 249 best painters in Columbia, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 The Pottery Stop

    Based in Ellicott City, 3 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 355 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.

    • 4.8★ from 355 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 10 AM–8 PM · Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 10 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–9 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM
    Address
    9050 Baltimore National Pike #109, Ellicott City, MD 21042
    View profile for The Pottery Stop(410) 480-0111

  5. #5 AxGard Axes

    Based in Ellicott City, 3 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 193 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.

    • 4.8★ from 193 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 2 PM–7 PM · Thu 2 PM–9 PM · Fri 2 PM–10 PM · Sat 12 PM–10 PM · Sun 12 PM–8 PM
    Address
    8390 Main St, Ellicott City, MD 21043
    View profile for AxGard Axes(240) 494-6881

  6. #6 Pinot's Palette

    Based in Ellicott City, 5 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.

    • 4.8★ from 116 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–9 PM · Wed–Sat 11 AM–9 PM · Sun 10 AM–9 PM
    Address
    Turf Valley Towne Square, 11105 Resort Road Suite 105, Ellicott City, MD 21042
    View profile for Pinot's Palette(443) 420-8378

  7. #7 CAZ Paintz LLC

    Based in Frederick, 8 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6:30 AM–8 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    View profile for CAZ Paintz LLC(410) 303-7940

  15. #15 Sandco LLC

    Based in West Elkridge, 6 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Sandco LLC(240) 461-4569

  17. #17 The Pottery Cove

    Based in Catonsville, 6 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    • 4.6★ from 104 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed closed · Thu 4 PM–8 PM · Fri 11 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun 10 AM–6 PM
    Address
    816 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228
    View profile for The Pottery Cove(443) 830-2683

  19. #19 CertaPro Painters

    Based in Columbia

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 216 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 4.9★ from 216 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5457 Twin Knolls Rd Suite 300, Columbia, MD 21045
    View profile for CertaPro Painters(443) 535-1270

Painters ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 249 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.

painters in Columbia, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Mr. Handyman of Greater Columbia and Eldersburg814.8★ (337)13 mi
27Strokes of Genius Painters (SOG Painters)814.9★ (54)13 mi
28Harold Howard's Painting Service814.8★ (33)4 mi
29Steve The Painter805.0★ (7)6 mi
30All Painting & Powerwashing804.8★ (24)11 mi
31Sherwin-Williams Paint Store804.5★ (86)13 mi
32Sherwin-Williams Paint Store804.5★ (75)13 mi
33DMV Fix Remodeling Construction, LLC805.0★ (70)12 mi
34Sherwin-Williams Paint Store804.3★ (94)11 mi
35Vinis Renovation & Restoration805.0★ (78)13 mi
36CertaPro Painters of Severna Park, MD804.8★ (213)15 mi
37Sherwin-Williams Paint Store794.2★ (72)11 mi
38Haven Home Painting Co.795.0★ (12)12 mi
39Leo Drywall LLC795.0★ (108)9 mi
40Portillo Painting795.0★ (4)12 mi
41Dependable Painting Services LLC794.8★ (24)15 mi
42Sherwin-Williams Paint Store794.4★ (68)14 mi
43CB3 PAINTING, LLC795.0★ (5)1 mi
44GBM painter and Chimney Sweep LLC795.0★ (70)13 mi
45Sheldon & Sons784.9★ (67)3 mi
46Interior Exterior Painting by Bates R&R785.0★ (7)8 mi
47Pink Flamingo Painting785.0★ (13)7 mi
48Kreate with Kelli785.0★ (12)13 mi
49Superb Exterior Power Washing785.0★ (88)9 mi
50Blue Sky Painting & Carpentry784.9★ (52)4 mi

Also serving Columbia

20 more painters within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked painters serving Columbia
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Allan Homes Unlimited3.4★ (5)In Columbia
ARDO Contracting Inc4.7★ (14)In Columbia
BMD Roofing Services in Columbia, MD5.0★ (16)In Columbia
Brothers G Contractor5.0★ (6)In Columbia
builtory LLC5.0★ (6)In Columbia
Columbia Finishers IncIn Columbia
EZO Design & Build5.0★ (6)In Columbia
Friendly Painting & ConstructionIn Columbia
GBC Kitchen and Bath Columbia LLC5.0★ (35)In Columbia
Harold Howard's PaintingIn Columbia
J.L. Smith Repair & Remodeling, LLCIn Columbia
Kenny Mac Care of Maryland4.2★ (5)In Columbia
Mr Mo Handyman Contractor4.8★ (33)In Columbia
Paragon Construction5.0★ (24)In Columbia
Perfection PaintingIn Columbia
Play Street Museum - ColumbiaIn Columbia
Priority One Construction Inc.4.7★ (15)In Columbia
Sherwin-Williams Paint StoreIn Columbia
Starcom Design/Build4.2★ (77)In Columbia
USA Cabinet Store - Columbia4.9★ (75)In Columbia

How much do painters cost in Columbia?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Columbia. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do painters cost in Columbia?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Interior painting$965$2,022$3,089Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national rangeOctober 2026
Exterior painting$1,819$3,178$4,551Per house: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How we ranked Columbia painters

We scored 249 Columbia painters on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Columbia data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Painters in Columbia: frequently asked questions

Who is the best painter in Columbia?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Columbia, MD is STB Painting Company with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 4.9★ from 489 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. The Pottery Stop (#2) and Sam Professional Painting LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 249 painters on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many painters are there in Columbia?

ContractorsRanked ranks 249 painters serving Columbia, MD. 2 of them are based in Columbia; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which painters in Columbia are open 24/7?

23 ranked painters in Columbia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are STB Painting Company (#1), Deaton Painting (#13) and Ace Handyman Services Laurel (#14). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which painters in Columbia work on weekends?

167 of 249 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 86 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are STB Painting Company (#1), The Pottery Stop (#2) and Sam Professional Painting LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does interior painting cost in Columbia?

Interior painting typically costs $965 to $3,089, with $2,022 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Columbia. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Columbia painters have?

The median Google rating among 249 rated painters in Columbia is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Mr. Handyman of Anne Arundel and PG County has the most, 949 reviews, and ranks #16. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank painters?

Each painter gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do painters outside Columbia count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Columbia city center, our service radius for painters. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Update log for Columbia

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 249 painters serving Columbia.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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