Wall of windows overlooking a backyard pool

Serving Columbia to Greenville, SC

Stay Cool. Live Comfortably. Enjoy Your Home.

Awnings, solar shades and window tinting that make your home more comfortable, installed by experts you can trust. Proudly serving the Midlands, the Upstate and everywhere in between — our mobile showroom comes right to your door.

Trusted for over 45 years · No subcontractors · Bilingual crews

The Sun Shades & Graphics team at a home show in Columbia, SC

About Us

A Family Business Built on Doing It Right

Jeff Carstetter opened Sun Shades & Graphics in Columbia, SC in 1978 with a simple mission: help South Carolina homeowners stay comfortable in their own homes. Over four decades later, that mission hasn’t changed. We’ve just gotten better at it.

No subcontractors, ever. Every installation is done by our own team — 75+ combined years of experience, and we’re proud of every job they do.

Only Sunesta, XPEL and LLumar. We install Sunesta awnings and shades, and XPEL and LLumar window films — brands we’ve trusted for years.

Fast, professional turnaround. Window films installed in about a week. Awnings and shades in 3–4 weeks. Your order is placed within 24 hours of your go-ahead.

The Mobile Showroom

Your Showroom Comes to You

When you work with Sun Shades & Graphics, visiting the showroom doesn’t mean leaving your home or office. We bring samples from our complete catalog directly to you, so you can see exactly how each option will look in your own light — no guessing how your new solar shades, awnings or window film will turn out.

We’re based in Columbia, SC and have made hundreds of thousands of measurements across the state over 45 years. We take the guesswork out of measurements, and every installation is performed by our own expert craftsmen.

What We Do

Solutions for Every Sun Problem

From awnings to window film, one Columbia, SC crew handles it all — no subcontractors, ever.

Sunesta retractable awning extended over a home patio
Retractable Awnings
Permanent Sunesta awning installed above a home entryway
Permanent Awnings
Exterior roller shade lowered over a patio to block heat and glare
Exterior Roller Shades
Interior roller shade installed over a living room window
Interior Roller Shades
Residential window film installed on a home in the Columbia, SC area
Residential Window Tinting
Commercial window film installed on an office building exterior
Commercial Window Tinting
Frosted decorative window film installed on a bathroom glass door
Decorative Film

Retractable Awnings

Instant shade at the push of a button. 134 Sunesta fabric designs to match any home style.

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Permanent Awnings

Add elegance and lasting shade above windows and entryways — a beautiful, permanent statement for any home.

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Exterior Roller Shades

Block 65% of the heat and 100% of the glare. Reclaim your patio even on the hottest South Carolina afternoons.

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Interior Roller Shades

Heat blocking by day, added privacy by night — less reliance on your AC all summer long.

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Residential Window Tinting

Block heat and UV rays without losing your view. Energy-saving Low-E films cut cooling costs year-round.

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Commercial Window Tinting

Reduce glare, improve employee comfort, and add privacy with mirrored or smoked commercial films.

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Decorative Film

Frosted glass, full-color imagery and custom patterns — transform any glass surface into something beautiful.

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Recent Work

See It in South Carolina Homes

Why Homeowners Trust Us

Over 45 Years of Doing It Right

45+

Years in Business

134

Sunesta Fabric Designs

75+

Combined Years of Experience

0

Subcontractors, Ever

Customer Reviews

See What People Have to Say About Us

We’ve been in business for over 45 years. Read what people are saying to find out why.

Get In Touch

Schedule Your Free Mobile Showroom Visit

We come to you — no guessing, no pressure, just expert advice in your own home.

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Ready for a More Comfortable Home?

Schedule a free visit from our mobile showroom. We come to you, with the full catalog of Sunesta awnings, solar shades, and XPEL and LLumar window films, so you can see every option in your own home before you decide.