Palmetto State Exteriors
The Southeast’s Leader in Brick Staining & Exterior Restoration
Delivering unmatched quality in brick staining, masonry staining, masonry restoration, commercial painting, and commercial waterproofing.
Our award-winning team specializes in matching new brick to existing structures so seamlessly that you’d swear it was always there.
Backed by over 50+ years of combined experience and industry-leading warranties, we’re trusted by homeowners, builders, and commercial property owners who expect precision, professionalism, and on-time delivery—every single time.
WHO WE ARE
Your Exterior Doesn’t Just Need Paint, It Needs Expertise.
At Palmetto State Exteriors, we specialize in making your home or building look better than new without shortcuts, gimmicks, or the 5-year paint cycle that leaves you repainting again and again.
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Founded by Hugh McLaurin and John Curnias, we bring a combined 50+ years of real-world experience in masonry manufacturing, commercial exteriors, and specialty coatings. We’re not just contractors - we’re craftsmen who understand the science behind every service we offer.
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We’ve proudly served South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia for years, working within a 150-mile radius of Columbia, SC to ensure fast, responsive service and project control.
Our specialty? Delivering durable, beautiful, and breathable solutions that hold up for 15, 20 even 25 years.
OUR CORE SERVICES
Built to Last. Designed to Impress. Warrantied for Decades.
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1-coat mineral finish
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Adjustable antique coverage
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Sealed with Mineral Shield
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20-year warranty
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2-coat mineral system
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Matte finish
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Breathable & long-lasting
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Won’t chip or peel
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Troweled mortar finish
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Rustic, old-world look
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Heavier texture than Limewash
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Custom application
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Structural & cosmetic fixes
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Brick, block, and stone
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Commercial & residential
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Built on 50+ years of expertise
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1-coat mineral finish
-
Adjustable antique coverage
-
Sealed with Mineral Shield
-
20-year warranty
-
2-coat mineral system
-
Matte finish
-
Breathable & long-lasting
-
Won’t chip or peel
-
Troweled mortar finish
-
Rustic, old-world look
-
Heavier texture than Limewash
-
Custom application
-
Structural & cosmetic fixes
-
Brick, block, and stone
-
Commercial & residential
-
Built on 50+ years of expertise
-
Troweled mortar finish
-
Rustic, old-world look
-
Heavier texture than Limewash
-
Custom application
-
1-coat mineral finish
-
Adjustable antique coverage
-
Sealed with Mineral Shield
-
20-year warranty
-
2-coat mineral system
-
Matte finish
-
Breathable & long-lasting
-
Won’t chip or peel
-
Troweled mortar finish
-
Rustic, old-world look
-
Heavier texture than Limewash
-
Custom application
134 Years
Combined Exterior Construction Experience
1000+
Projects Completed
0 Callback HRS
Our jobs
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don’t fail.
Building Trust with Every Project
🛠We Deliver Result
With 1000+ completed projects, 134 years of combined experience, and zero callbacks, Palmetto State Exteriors is the team people trust when results matter.
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Partners John Curnias and Hugh McLaurin lead a crew that brings decades of proven skill to every project.
From residential limewash to commercial waterproofing, we get it right the first time no redos, no excuses.
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Your property is a major investment.
We help you protect and enhance it with expert craftsmanship, durable solutions, and warranties up to 25 years. Serving SC, NC, and GA within 150 miles of Columbia, SC.
