06/04/2026
For those who are new here- or those who may not know my story, wanted to reintroduce myself. 👋🏼
My name’s Kristina Kuddar ( pronounced cutter) owner/operator of Kuddar Paintz LLC.
I got into the trades over 12 years ago, officially through an apprenticeship program. Truthfully, painting found me during one of the hardest chapters of my life… and somehow gave me freedom, purpose and a second chance at believing in myself.
While working in union commercial spaces, I learned a lot about this trade; what to do, what not to do and what it really takes to survive in this industry.
Being a woman in a male-dominated field wasn’t easy. I wasn’t always treated fairly or kindly and no one exactly handed me a roadmap. A lot of times, it felt like I was set up to fail. (But failure has a funny way of fueling you.)
Instead of quitting, I worked harder. I paid attention. I learned by watching, making mistakes, figuring things out and proving to myself that I belonged here.
In 2023, I officially took the leap and started my own business, but my experience in painting + wallpaper goes much deeper than that. Every ceiling, wall, repair and install taught me something.
Now, I’m in a season where I feel called to give back.
One of my biggest goals with social media isn’t just showing finished projects and attract more clients, it’s sharing knowledge. I want to help teach the next generation of painters and wallpaper installers, especially the people who weren’t given someone to show them the ropes.
If you’re here to learn, grow, laugh, or just follow along with the chaos of running a painting business… welcome.
