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Best Painters in Columbus, OH (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Columbus: Color World Painting Columbus, CR Score 65/100; 4.7★ from 289 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): JNG Painting & Decorating LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 305.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: CertaPro Painters of Columbus, OH, 746 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 305 ranked; ranked #9.

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

305 Columbus painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 42 are open 24/7, 169 open Saturdays and 83 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 305 rated businesses.

Top 10 painters in Columbus at a glance

Top 10 painters in Columbus at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Color World Painting Columbus654.7★ (289)Columbus24/7Overall
2JNG Painting & Decorating LLC655.0★ (117)Columbus24/7Emergencies
3Fresh Coat Painters of Dublin & Westerville654.8★ (157)Columbus24/7—
4Paint & Rollers644.9★ (240)ColumbusSat · Sun—
5Iron Buck Painting645.0★ (82)Columbus24/7—
6360° Painting of Columbus634.9★ (139)ColumbusSat · Sun · Evenings—
7Prim Painting634.9★ (723)Columbus——
8No Drip Painting, LLC634.9★ (474)Grove City, 7 mi awaySat · Sun—
9CertaPro Painters of Columbus, OH634.8★ (746)Columbus—Most reviews
103S Painting634.9★ (89)ColumbusSat · Sun · Evenings—

The 305 best painters in Columbus, ranked

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

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  4. #4 Paint & Rollers

    Based in Columbus

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 240 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    • 4.9★ from 240 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    747 N James Rd, Columbus, OH 43219
    View profile for Paint & Rollers(614) 665-8585

  5. #5 Iron Buck Painting

    Based in Columbus

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    11457 Quail Ridge Dr, Plain City, OH 43064
    View profile for Iron Buck Painting(614) 992-6996

  7. #7 Prim Painting

    Based in Columbus

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 723 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 4.9★ from 723 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    875 Gray St, Columbus, OH 43201
    View profile for Prim Painting(614) 686-7746

  8. #8 No Drip Painting, LLC

    Based in Grove City, 7 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 474 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 4.9★ from 474 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    3927 Front St, Grove City, OH 43123
    View profile for No Drip Painting, LLC(614) 379-1206

  10. #10 3S Painting

    Based in Columbus

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sun 9 AM–7 PM
    Address
    1631 Ferris Rd, Columbus, OH 43224
    View profile for 3S Painting(614) 845-6028

  11. #11 Sam The Painter

    Based in Columbus

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    501 Industry Dr, Columbus, OH 43204
    View profile for Sam The Painter(614) 362-9726

  22. #22 Painter1 of Columbus

    Based in Columbus

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 234 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 4.9★ from 234 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2000 W Henderson Rd Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43220
    View profile for Painter1 of Columbus(614) 482-2337

  23. #23 MG Painting

    Based in Columbus

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5276 Tuxworth Dr, Columbus, OH 43232
    View profile for MG Painting(614) 805-0158

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 305 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.

painters in Columbus, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Green Diamond Painting605.0★ (109)11 mi
27Five Star Painting of Pickerington604.9★ (218)14 mi
28Gold Standard Painting605.0★ (44)In Columbus
29Second Shift Paint Company605.0★ (33)In Columbus
30Custom Paint Jobs LLC604.9★ (137)In Columbus
31L&P Painting Co604.7★ (24)In Columbus
32Sids Stucco & Painting604.9★ (202)2 mi
33Purpose Paints LLC595.0★ (50)2 mi
34Renew Paint & Power Wash595.0★ (93)In Columbus
35SRT Elite Painting LLC595.0★ (9)2 mi
36Finer Finish Painting595.0★ (35)In Columbus
37P&P Painting595.0★ (34)In Columbus
38Painted Pearls Paint Parties594.8★ (33)In Columbus
39Allstar Painting595.0★ (32)In Columbus
40Trusted Coatings595.0★ (66)In Columbus
41Segor Painting Company, LLC595.0★ (26)In Columbus
42Quest Interior Painting Ltd595.0★ (28)In Columbus
43Floyd's Painting595.0★ (89)10 mi
44B&K Painting of Columbus595.0★ (24)In Columbus
45College Works Painting594.6★ (141)In Columbus
46Nieto's Painting LLC595.0★ (23)In Columbus
47Avelinos Painting LLC585.0★ (14)2 mi
485 Star Painting584.6★ (11)In Columbus
49Classic Papering & Painting, Inc.584.9★ (95)2 mi
50Wes Painting LLC585.0★ (8)In Columbus

Also serving Columbus

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 Columbus
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A&P Pro Painting, LLC5.0★ (2)In Columbus
All Purpose Remodeling LLC5.0★ (6)In Columbus
Central Ohio Construction Group5.0★ (2)In Columbus
Chieffo Painting5.0★ (2)In Columbus
CORE: Central Ohio Renovation Experts4.6★ (14)In Columbus
Cruz Painting LLC5.0★ (2)In Columbus
Honey Do Home Improvements Llc4.8★ (34)In Columbus
Ideal Siding Columbus5.0★ (52)In Columbus
Kemen Construction5.0★ (2)In Columbus
Lannis Fence3.2★ (29)In Columbus
Lasting Finish5.0★ (25)In Columbus
LeVay Painting Co.5.0★ (2)In Columbus
Ohio Mulch4.5★ (90)In Columbus
P&P Painting5.0★ (2)In Columbus
Prestige Services5.0★ (12)In Columbus
PuroClean Fire & Water Experts4.8★ (285)In Columbus
Somersault General Contractors1.5★ (2)In Columbus
The JF Company5.0★ (10)In Columbus
The Reclaimed Barn4.7★ (16)In Columbus
Total Carpet Care4.7★ (3)In Columbus

How much do painters cost in Columbus?

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

How much do painters cost in Columbus?
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 Columbus painters

We scored 305 Columbus painters on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Columbus data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Painters in Columbus: frequently asked questions

Who is the best painter in Columbus?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Columbus, OH is Color World Painting Columbus with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.7★ from 289 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. JNG Painting & Decorating LLC (#2) and Fresh Coat Painters of Dublin & Westerville (#3) follow. We ranked 305 painters on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many painters are there in Columbus?

ContractorsRanked ranks 305 painters serving Columbus, OH. 38 of them are based in Columbus; 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 Columbus are open 24/7?

42 ranked painters in Columbus post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Color World Painting Columbus (#1), JNG Painting & Decorating LLC (#2) and Fresh Coat Painters of Dublin & Westerville (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which painters in Columbus work on weekends?

169 of 305 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 83 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Color World Painting Columbus (#1), JNG Painting & Decorating LLC (#2) and Fresh Coat Painters of Dublin & Westerville (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does interior painting cost in Columbus?

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 Columbus. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Columbus painters have?

The median Google rating among 305 rated painters in Columbus is 5.0★, with a median of 15 reviews. CertaPro Painters of Columbus, OH has the most, 746 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do painters outside Columbus count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Columbus 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 Columbus

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 305 painters serving Columbus.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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