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Ai Painting Plus

Top Spot in Columbia Today 5.00 (246 reviews)(573) 529-2128

Ai Painting Plus

Ai Painting Plus is a Columbia-based painting company serving homes and businesses across Mid-Missouri. Its work includes interior, exterior, cabinet and commercial painting. Austin Ilsley started the company in 2013, and Lacie Ilsley became its president and owner in 2021.

Business Highlights
  • Ai Painting Plus is locally owned and operated.
  • Ai Painting Plus is EPA Lead-Safe Certified.
  • Ai Painting Plus was a finalist for the Columbia Chamber of Commerce's Small Business of the Year award in 2024.
  • Ai Painting Plus follows Painting Contractors Association standards for properly painted surfaces.

Service Area

Columbia, Ashland, Jefferson City, Boonville, Hallsville, Rocheport, Hartsburg, Fayette, Moberly and surrounding Mid-Missouri communities.

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Ai Painting Plus is one of 5 painters ProsGrade lists in Columbia, Missouri.

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Listing details

8 services listed, including Interior painting, Exterior painting and Cabinet painting. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 5.0 from 246 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How Ai Painting Plus compares with the other 4 painters on ProsGrade in Columbia, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Ranks in the top quarter of the 5 Columbia painters on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
  • Rated 5.0 on Google, at or above the 5.0 average of other Columbia painters on ProsGrade.
  • Has more Google reviews (246) than 3 of the 4 other Columbia painters on ProsGrade.
  • One of 4 Columbia painters on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.

Services Covered

8 services
  • Interior paintingWalls, ceilings, trim, doors and detailed finishes.
  • Exterior paintingSiding, trim, shutters, soffits and front doors.
  • Cabinet paintingProper coatings and painting techniques.
  • Commercial paintingCommercial interiors and exteriors.
  • Trim and millworkBaseboards, crown molding, wainscoting and detailed woodwork.
  • Drywall repair and prepPatching, crack repair, texture blending, sanding, caulking and priming.
  • Wallpaper removal and wall repairOld wallpaper removal and repair of surface damage underneath.
  • Color consultationRecommendations based on lighting, layout and style.

Reviews

What customers say

Several customers praise the crew's careful work and attention to detail, while multiple reviews describe communication as smooth or responsive. One customer described a week-long upstairs and downstairs painting job where the crew spackled dents, protected new flooring and had a supervisor check progress daily.

Customer Reviews

Ashley Lyon

Absolutely fantastic experience with Ai Painting Plus from start to finish! The attention to detail and quality of work exceeded my expectations. Communication was smooth and the final result looked incredible. I highly recommend Ai Painting Plus to anyone looking for professional and high-quality work. Will definitely be having them come back for more!
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Courtney Daviess

Our home looks gorgeous! We knew paint was really going to change its curb appeal, but had no idea how much joy it would give us. We love it so much! My neighbors LOVE it so much too. We’re getting nonstop compliments! ?? We’re so thrilled and grateful for the Ai Painting team, the experience has been exceptional from day one. From Jaclyn’s amazing job making sure we were able to bring together everything we imagined, to the entire crew’s hard work, attention to detail, care for our home and family, and thoughtful approach. Thank to all of you!??
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Joseph McL

I usually read Google reviews when choosing someone to do business with, so I’m happy to contribute one for Ai Painting Plus. Miriam and Helen spent a week painting our upstairs, downstairs, and front door. It took three coats to cover the original dark brown walls with the white colors we selected, and they handled the job beautifully. Their workmanship was exceptional. They worked carefully around the existing painted trim, spackled every small dent so it could be sanded smooth, removed and correctly replaced all outlet covers, and protected our brand-new flooring without a single drop of paint. They were neat, courteous, and so quiet that I barely knew they were here, even while I worked from home. Another team member spray-painted our garage door, and it now looks brand new. Communication was equally impressive. Their supervisor, Hector, stopped by daily to check progress and talk with me. I was also able to reach Cam, another foreman, and Jaclyn, the sales representative, whenever I had questions. All this — plus a competitive bid. It truly felt like everyone was working together to ensure the project turned out perfectly. I was skeptical of all the 5-star reviews, but its true. I told Cam this was one of the best contractor experiences I’ve had in decades. I would recommend Ai Painting Plus to anyone. I’m receiving no incentive for this review; I just hope it helps other readers. PS: A small tip — Ai uses Sherwin-Williams paint. If you’re covering a dark color, note that Alabaster in satin took more effort to cover the dark brown on my walls than my other color choice, an off-white called Shoji White (also in satin).
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Destiney Concannon

I recently had the living room, dining room, kitchen and hallways of my open concept home repainted and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. From the very beginning, the company was easy to communicate with and quick to respond. They were helpful during the color selection process and took the time to clearly explain each step of the job. The team was flexible when a few changes and hurdles came up and handled everything with professionalism and ease. Everyone I interacted with—from the office staff to the painters—was friendly, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them and would absolutely use them again.
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Andre salmon

AI painting plus is very prompt, courteous, attention to detail, professional and very open minded to all questions, excellent customer service and very respectful. At the end of each day the team would discuss everything and always asked if we had any questions. Ms. Rogers (client relationship manager, team leaders) (James and his assistant were great), very energetic and passionate with there work. I really appreciate how they protected my floors. The painting crew did excellent work. Austin (President) and Lacie are running a exceptional business, and the team work is the best of best. Thank you AI for all you do. AI Painting plus should say Plus-Plus This business is special.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does an Ai Painting Plus interior painting project take?

A single room can often be completed in a day; a full-home interior repaint may take several days, depending on scope.

What should a homeowner move before Ai Painting Plus begins interior painting?

The team asks homeowners to move small, fragile or personal items; it handles larger furniture and covers it before work starts.

Does Ai Painting Plus offer financing?

Ai Painting Plus offers financing through Wisetack, subject to credit approval.