How a Refinished Desk Became a Two-Location South Florida Painting Company
The story doesn't start with a business plan. It starts with Braiden Smith losing his corporate job in 2019 — the same week Kaylee was nine months pregnant with their first child. There was no fallback, no runway. Just a choice to either wait for the next opportunity or build one.
Kaylee had just refinished a desk for Braiden's home office. On a whim, they posted it on Facebook Marketplace. It sold within hours. That was the signal. KB Custom Creations started that week, out of their garage, with Kaylee doing the refinishing work while Braiden handled everything else.
The early days were furniture — painted pieces, refinished heirlooms, custom work for homeowners who wanted something different. Then the pandemic arrived. New furniture was backordered for months. People were home all day, looking at spaces that needed work, and suddenly a local refinisher with a reputation for quality couldn't keep up with demand. KB Painting expanded into full-scale interior and exterior painting. Then cabinet refinishing. Then commercial work. The team grew. The service area expanded. A second location opened in Fort Lauderdale to serve Broward and Palm Beach County.
What hasn't changed is who's running it. Braiden and Kaylee Smith are still the people accountable for every project that goes out under the KB Painting name. That's not a marketing statement — it's the operating reality of a family-owned business where the founders' reputations are on the line every time a crew shows up at someone's home.
Our Mission: What KB Painting Is Built to Do
Every homeowner deserves a painter who shows up on time, preps every surface properly, communicates clearly throughout, and delivers a finished result that holds up. KB Painting exists to be that contractor — in Port St. Lucie, in Fort Lauderdale, and everywhere in between. Not occasionally. Consistently.
Our Vision: Envisioning Homes and Businesses That Inspire
KB Painting is building a South Florida painting company that homeowners and businesses recommend without hesitation — because the experience matched what was promised and the work has held up years later. Growth that's earned through referrals, not purchased through marketing.
ABOUT THE OWNERS: Braiden and Kaylee Smith — Still Running the Company They Built
Braiden runs the operations side — estimates, scheduling, crew management, quality control. Kaylee handles the business side and stays closely involved in customer experience. Between them, they've built a company that's grown from a two-person garage operation into a team serving two of Florida's most competitive residential and commercial markets.
What drives them hasn't changed since the beginning. Braiden has said it plainly: homeowners in South Florida deserve a contractor who shows up when they say they will, prepares surfaces the way they're supposed to be prepared, and stands behind the work if something isn't right. That's the standard KB Painting was built around. It's also the standard that's hardest to maintain as a company grows — which is why both founders stay close to the day-to-day operation.
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Our Process: What Working With KB Painting Looks Like From Start to Finish
Most homeowners have had at least one bad experience with a contractor — someone who showed up late, went quiet mid-project, or left the job looking nothing like what was discussed. That's not how we work. From the first phone call to the final walkthrough, you'll always know where your project stands, what's coming next, and who to call if you have a question. We show up when we say we will, we protect your home like it's our own, and we don't consider the job done until the result meets the standard we agreed on. The process isn't complicated — it's just done right.
Free On-Site Estimate
An estimator comes to your property, walks the full scope, and produces a detailed written quote. No phone ballparks. No vague ranges.
Scheduling and Scope Confirmation
Project scheduled with a confirmed start date. You'll know who's coming, when they're arriving, and what the daily plan looks like.
Flawless Execution
Surfaces cleaned, repaired, and primed. Furniture moved and protected. Floors covered. Prep work completed before any finish coat touches the wall.
Right product for the surface, applied in the right sequence. Ceilings, walls, trim — each handled in proper order. No surface called done until it meets KB Painting's finish expectation.
Final Walkthrough
Project walked with the homeowner or property manager before the crew leaves. Anything that doesn't meet the agreed scope addressed on site. Warranty documentation provided at close.
FAQs About KB Painting & Refinishing
Why South Florida Homeowners Choose KB Painting & Refinishing
Choosing KB Painting & Refinishing means choosing a team dedicated to excellence in every project. From the moment you contact us to the final walk-through, we prioritize your satisfaction. Our expert craftsmanship, premium materials, and attention to detail ensure stunning, long-lasting results. We back our work with industry-leading warranties, so you can have peace of mind knowing your investment is protected. Experience the KB difference and see why homeowners trust us to transform their spaces.
