Company Facts
Prim Painting at a Glance
The work
- Best for
- Interior, exterior and cabinet painting backed by a long warranty
- Primary service
- Painting
Where
- Headquarters
- Columbus, OH
- Service area
- 4 cities
- Emergency service
- Not advertised
Money and guarantees
- Free estimates
- Yes
- Financing
- Not advertised
- Workmanship warranty
- 5-year warranty on most painting projects, per the company site, plus a satisfaction guarantee.
Credentials
- License number
- Not published
Editorial Review
Our Take on Prim Painting
Prim Painting is the safest pick on this list for homeowners who value volume and a published warranty, since 786 reviews is a record no other Columbus painter here matches. Weekday-only hours and one recent complaint about crew supervision are the trade-offs.
Best forInterior, exterior and cabinet painting backed by a long warranty
What We Like
- 786 Google reviews at 4.9 stars, read November 2, 2026
- 5-year warranty on most painting projects, per the company site
- Free on-site estimates with a written quote, usually within 24 hours
- Sherwin-Williams color coordinator consult offered for cabinet projects
- Owner-led by Nathan Pratt and Brad Giffin with a general manager on staff
Things to Consider
- A 2-star review from July 2026 described trampled plants and weak on-site leadership.
- Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, with no weekend line.
- The site gives no founding year and no lead-safe certification, so ask for both.
Customer Ratings
Google Reviews for Prim Painting
Customer ratings shown here come from Google. They are separate from our editorial review above.
Rating Distribution
- 5 stars97%
- 4 stars2%
- 3 stars0%
- 2 stars1%
- 1 star0%
iAbout this distribution
The distribution reflects the 786 Google reviews available when this profile's review data was last refreshed on November 2, 2026. Ratings and counts change continuously on Google, so figures here may lag the live profile slightly. We publish only the values returned by the source, never estimates for missing bands.
Recent Google Reviews
Editorial Ranking
Why Prim Painting Made Our Top 6
It took first place in 6 Best Painting Companies in Columbus, OH (2026).
What They Do
Services Offered
Specialties
- House painting
- Cabinet painting
- Trim and molding painting
- Wall and ceiling painting
- Stucco painting
- Wood siding painting and staining
- Deck painting and staining
- Deck pressure cleaning and sealing
Areas Served
Based in Columbus, OH.
- Columbus, OH · HQ
- Canal Winchester, OH
- Blacklick, OH
- Gahanna, OH
iAbout service coverage
Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. A company will often travel beyond the areas listed here for a large job and decline a small one at the same distance, so confirm your address before scheduling.
Company Background
About Prim Painting
Prim Painting has more Google reviews than any other painter on this list, 786 of them at 4.9 stars as of November 2, 2026. The shop sits at 875 Gray Street in the 43201 ZIP code north of downtown and takes calls Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM.
Nathan Pratt and Brad Giffin started the company, according to its About page, and say they wanted to push back on the industry's reputation for unreliable work. Micah Doyel is listed as general manager. The site covers interior painting, exterior painting, cabinet painting, deck staining, power washing and commercial work. For cabinets, the company offers a color consultation with a Sherwin-Williams color coordinator and says it tapes, cleans, sands and primes before it paints.
The warranty is the detail that sets Prim Painting apart. It advertises a 5-year warranty on most projects plus a satisfaction guarantee, and says any problems found after the final invoice will be addressed. Estimates are free. The company sends a written quote by email, usually within a day, or by text after you upload photos of the rooms.
Reviews match what the site claims. A homeowner with a 1970s house praised the crew for painting all of the dark brown trim and doors, and another customer thanked a crew lead named Lekan for covering belongings and finishing a garage cleanly. Several repeat customers mention stair rails, a two-story foyer and exterior trim. The 2-star review from July 2026 is the one to read before you hire: the reviewer said the crew trampled plants and that on-site leadership was missing.
Prim Painting suits homeowners in Columbus and suburbs it lists, such as Grandview, Bexley, Worthington and Upper Arlington, who want an established company with a long warranty. It suits less well anyone who needs weekend scheduling or a one-person shop. Before booking, ask for the quote in writing, confirm what the 5-year warranty covers and excludes, ask who will lead the crew, and, for any house built before 1978, ask whether the firm is EPA Lead-Safe certified. Ohio has no state painting licence to check.
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Pricing
Company Pricing & Estimates
What this company publishes about its own pricing.
- Free estimates
- Yes
- Inspection fee
- Free estimates, in-person or virtual
- Workmanship warranty
- 5-year warranty on most painting projects, per the company site, plus a satisfaction guarantee.
Gallery
Project Photos
Business-submitted, reviewed by our editors
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Prim Painting FAQs
Is Prim Painting licensed in Columbus, Ohio?
Ohio has no state licence for house painters, so there is no state number to look up. The Prim Painting site does not list an insurance policy or a lead-safe certificate either. Ask for a certificate of insurance, and for any house built before 1978 ask whether the firm is EPA Lead-Safe certified before you sign.
What are Prim Painting's hours in Columbus?
Prim Painting is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM and closed on weekends, according to its Google listing. It does not advertise emergency service. Estimates are free, and the company says it usually emails a quote within 24 hours or texts one after you send photos of the rooms.
Does Prim Painting offer a warranty on its work?
Yes. The company advertises a 5-year warranty on most of its painting projects and a satisfaction guarantee. Ask for the warranty in writing and check what it excludes, such as moisture damage behind the paint. Prim Painting serves Columbus and suburbs it lists, including Dublin, Powell, Westerville and Upper Arlington.
Is Prim Painting licensed and insured?
We have no credential records on file for this company yet. Ask for the certificate directly from the insurer before booking work.
What areas does Prim Painting serve?
Columbus, Canal Winchester, Blacklick, Gahanna. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.
Does Prim Painting offer emergency service?
Emergency availability is not listed for this company. If you need an urgent call-out, check the ranking for companies that do list it.
What warranty do they offer?
5-year warranty on most painting projects, per the company site, plus a satisfaction guarantee.. There are usually two warranties on a job: the manufacturer covers materials, the contractor covers workmanship. Get both in writing and check whether the workmanship coverage transfers if you sell.
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About This Business Profile
- Last reviewed
- November 2026
- Profile last updated
- November 11, 2026
- Google review data updated
- November 2, 2026
- Sources checked
- Google Business Profile, Company website
- Could not verify
- License (none published), insurance, founding year
- Sponsorship status
- No commercial relationship