When homeowner Toni Kahn needed her kitchen cabinets refinished, Sunlight Housepainting delivered results that still look flawless seven years later. This kind of lasting craftsmanship defines how owner Aaron Steininger has built his New Albany painting company since founding it in February 2008.
Sunlight Housepainting specializes in interior and exterior residential painting, with notable expertise in cabinet refinishing, wallpaper removal, deck staining, and wood rot repair. The company's free color consultation service, led by Gail, receives consistent praise from homeowners navigating difficult color decisions. Crew members Josh and Andrew handle job site management and scheduling, maintaining the communication standards that have earned the company recognition as a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite in 2022 and 2023.
The fully insured team serves New Albany, Gahanna, Westerville, Powell, Dublin, Delaware, Worthington, and surrounding Central Ohio communities. BBB Accredited since May 2018, Sunlight Housepainting offers a 3-year workmanship warranty on exterior and cabinet projects and maintains membership in the New Albany Chamber of Commerce and Westerville Sunrise Rotary.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Gail, the company's dedicated color consultant, receives frequent praise for helping homeowners make confident decisions. One customer described her as having "a great eye for color" while another noted she "made the whole process so much easier." The free consultation service helps customers avoid costly color mistakes before any painting begins.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Cabinet durability stands out in customer feedback. Toni Kahn reported her cabinets "still look amazing after seven years" while Brad Miller noted in January 2025 that the finish quality exceeded expectations. Multiple customers describe results as "better than replacing the cabinets entirely" with proper surface preparation cited as the key difference.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
The company regularly addresses rotted trim, soffits, and siding before painting. Gary Schuler mentioned they "replaced all the rotted wood" and Rebecca Granata praised the "seamless repair work" on her exterior project. This preparation work is included in exterior painting estimates rather than billed as surprise add-ons.
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Reviews show accountability when issues arise. On one Angi-documented project, paint spattered on a new patio door and the crew used a scraper that scratched the glass. Rather than dispute it, Sunlight "paid to have the glass replaced with no contesting" as the homeowner noted. Aaron has also personally returned to address touch-up concerns after project completion.
-Review Snippet Sources: Angi Reviews, Google Reviews
Protection practices receive consistent praise. Customers describe "tarps, plastic, and painters tape" covering everything, with one noting their home was "cleaner when they left than before they started." The company removes switch plates and socket plates rather than just taping around them, a detail multiple reviewers mention as different from previous painters.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Wallpaper removal is a core service. Ted Wehr hired them to remove "30-year-old wallpaper" that other contractors had declined, and the crew completed it successfully. Reviews mention proper wall preparation after removal, including smoothing and priming, rather than rushing straight to paint.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Angi Reviews
Both Yelp reviews cite estimate follow-up issues rather than workmanship problems. Customers requested power washing estimates that were never received, creating frustration. The pattern suggests a process gap for smaller standalone services rather than quality concerns on painting projects where the company maintains strong track records.
-Review Snippet Sources: Yelp Reviews
Ohio does not require a state-level contractor license for painting contractors. The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board only licenses specific trades such as electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. Sunlight Housepainting LLC is registered as a Domestic Limited Liability Company with the Ohio Secretary of State, Entity No. 1755387, originally filed February 4, 2008, with Active status. The registered agent is Aaron Steininger at 6187 New Albany Road W, New Albany, OH 43054.
-Verification Sources: Ohio Secretary of State Business Search
Updated: 04-07-2026