When former painting business owner Kimberly Stern needed the railings at her Palma Bella condo stripped to bare metal and repainted, J&B Painting Plus Of Florida Inc spent days grinding, scraping, and prepping before applying a single coat. She called the results superior to any contractor she had encountered in the industry, noting "these people are for real."
Second-generation painter John V. Benning II founded J&B Painting Plus Of Florida Inc in 2018, building on roots in the trade stretching back to 2004 under his original company, J&B Coatings. John personally handles on-site estimates and color consultations while wife Lauren manages scheduling and business operations from their Port Orange shop on Isabelle Avenue. The fully bonded and insured company runs a crew of ten-plus painters and finishers handling residential interiors and exteriors, commercial projects, stucco repair, drywall restoration, and polyaspartic floor coatings across Volusia County.
The BBB-accredited team serves Port Orange, South Daytona, New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, and surrounding communities. J&B Painting Plus won the Daytona Beach News Journal Best of the Best Community Choice Award for Painting Company in 2022.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Customers consistently identify the same painters across dozens of projects. Juli G. dubbed team leader Mike "Meticulous Mike" for his obsessive attention to detail, while Kimberly Stern observed "these are long-term employees" who avoid the turnover plaguing other paint companies. Names like Chris, Jason, Willie, AJ, Steve, Jimmy, Billy, and Gunner appear repeatedly, suggesting a stable, experienced workforce rather than rotating subcontractors.
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Prep work is a recurring praise point. Jim Holt described watching Steve and Jim apply LOXON sealer, prime metal corners, and repair cracks before any paint touched the house, calling their workmanship "far above what I was expecting." William Barrow noted that "everyday the job site was left cleaner than when they started," with the crew using small artist brushes to ensure even the smallest areas received proper coverage.
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Stucco work is a significant part of their exterior projects. Rachel Stacy's home had severe cracking and damage, and after Ritchie completed the stucco demo and repair she said "you would never know the house was severely cracked and damaged." Nick Nick opted for full stucco over his block home after John walked the property and discussed options, saying the outcome "literally changed the look of your house" according to the owner's walkthrough inspection.
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Repeat business runs deep. Stephanie Zachry completed her "4th major paint project" with J&B, noting this was the third time Jason led her crew. Anita Layton brought them back years later to redo the interior after a previous exterior job. Brian Zachry hired them for both his previous and new home, writing "don't call anyone but J&B" because competitors will leave you calling J&B to fix their work afterward.
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Pricing opinions vary across reviews. Dr. Jim Holt summarized his experience as "fairly priced, good service and no baloney," while Deb Dreher found the estimate "highly competitive." Nick Nick paid more than the lowest bidder but felt the quality justified the cost, concluding you get what you pay for. One negative review from Kevin Cheney questioned a $7K quote versus $3K competitors, though the owner explained the additional scope included stucco repair and 20 window frames.
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Several reviews reference hurricane recovery work. Marla Welsh wrote that her Port Orange home's exterior "was damaged by Hurricane Milton, and now it looks like a new home." Marquise Colston described recovery as "nothing short of challenging" before J&B helped his family make their house feel like home again. Marissa Ruscoe echoed the relief, saying J&B "made the process so much easier for us" after flooding stress.
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Community ties run through the business. Julie G. praised J&B's partnership with Spruce Creek High School, writing "community involvement and helping our youth goes a long way." Joe Martin thanked them for "helping Atlantic High School and the Port Orange Community." Owner John and his wife Lauren have been active in local youth football, and their son Johnny has worked alongside crews during summers, learning the trade from the ground up.
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Two lower-rated reviews received detailed owner responses. When Kevin Cheney questioned pricing, John explained the stucco repair rationale and noted a 10% discount had already been applied, closing with "we specialize in fixing botched, cheap paint jobs." When Alan G. expressed frustration about a booking link, the owner took responsibility for a delayed callback, acknowledging "my day got away from me" while remaining professional throughout both exchanges.
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Florida does not require a state-level painting contractor license. J&B Painting Plus Of Florida Inc is registered as a Florida Profit Corporation with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. The entity name is J&B PAINTING PLUS OF FLORIDA INC, Document No. P18000074239, filed 8/30/2018, with Active status. The principal address is 5656 Isabelle Av, Suite 14, Port Orange, FL 32127. President is John V. Benning II.
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Updated: 04-07-2026