When a Columbia homeowner needed their entire first floor repainted while still living in the space with two dogs and a toddler, Ai Painting Plus coordinator Jaclyn worked out a room-by-room schedule that kept the family functional throughout the project. The crew moved furniture daily, laid protective coverings, and left each room "cleaner than when they started" according to the homeowner. This attention to logistics alongside craftsmanship defines how Austin and Lacie Ilsley run their painting operation.
Austin founded Ai Painting Plus in 2013, and Lacie became President in 2021. The company now employs 15 W2 painters working from their shop on South Sinclair Road in Columbia. The fully insured team holds EPA Lead-Safe Certification and WBENC Certification as a women-owned business. Their structured apprenticeship program develops painters through defined skill levels from Apprentice through Lead Painter.
The company handles interior and exterior residential painting, commercial projects, cabinet refinishing, deck staining, and specialty work including popcorn ceiling removal, wallpaper removal, and drywall repair. They serve Columbia, Jefferson City, Ashland, Boonville, Hallsville, Rocheport, Moberly, and surrounding Mid-Missouri communities.
Updated: 05-06-2026
Reviewers consistently mention Jaclyn helping them narrow the right shade. Tammy said she "helped a lot to select an appropriate paint color and was very responsive to all of our many questions." Mary, who went from dark wood to white cabinets, noted the team helped her choose "a white color (there are many different colors of white!)" before the work began. The process is collaborative and educational.
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Customers name specific crew leads in reviews. Joel praised TJ, saying he "leads by example" and his team was "extremely professional, trustworthy and just nice to be around." Christopher Dunn singled out Hellen and her team for "attention to detail" that was "impressive." PTD called out Cam for keeping the project on track with multiple-coat updates, and Sally praised Zack and Cody for their "skilled hands."
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Cabinet painting is a recurring service in reviews. Mary Ebert, who debated the project for 1.5 years, said "AI painters helped me pick out a white color" and that James, Adam, and John were "so very good at communicating what and when the work would take place." Joel Schaffner mentioned a separate cabinet refacing project where Ai Painting Plus collaborated with Artisans Of Wood and the "finished product couldn't have gone better."
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Communication runs through the entire project. Destiney Concannon said the company was "easy to communicate with and quick to respond" and that the team "clearly explained each step of the job." PTD noted that when changing wall colors from dark to light, "Cam kept us informed if an additional coat would be needed prior to applying it." Christopher Dunn added the team "returned my phone calls promptly."
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Yes, the company offers a pre-booking option for exterior paint jobs. Laura Royse said she "took advantage of prebooking my exterior paint job and Jaclyn was prompt, friendly and so helpful in meeting with me and helping me decide on colors, options, etc." She also noted she was "pleasantly surprised at the pricing!" Pre-booking is suited for clients who want to lock in their exterior season slot ahead of demand peaks.
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Reviewers describe deliberate site care. Christopher Dunn said the crews were "careful and gentle" with his "delicate antiques" and that they "cleaned up before they left the job site." PTD said the team did a "great job protecting the floors and filling in nail holes for preparing the walls." Mary Ebert added the painters were "very concerned about clean-up, leaving everything clean and in order."
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Repeat work is a strong pattern in the reviews. Joel Schaffner has left three separate updates over time as Ai Painting Plus completed his main floor, cabinets, and the rest of his house. Heather Lalonde said her "results are incredible, and we will definitely be using them again in the future." Liz Chronister wrote "I will definitely use them again!" after multiple positive experiences with the company.
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Yes. PTD specifically noted that after a full-house repaint with multiple coat coverage challenges, the project "came in on time and on budget!" Christopher Dunn called the price "fair" and Laura Royse said she was "pleasantly surprised at the pricing" for her exterior job. Reviewers consistently describe estimates that match the final invoice and crews that finish when promised.
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Updated: 05-06-2026