We are proud to announce that we donated our labor & Spectrum Paint donated the Benjamine Moore paint, to do the pink tunnel for the Kay Yow Cancer Walk held at NC State this month! We Loved being part of this event that ends by the tunnel, and you tag words of support to those you walked for. Such a special day! PrevPreviousPopcorn Ceiling Removal The post Kay Yow Cancer Walk appeared first on Express Yourself Paint ..read more

Popcorn ceiling texture removal FAQ · Can I have texture removed while staying in the house? While you can stay home when texture is being removed, we strongly recommend that you vacate the premises while it is happening. Texture removal creates an inordinate amount of dust, which may or may not contain asbestos, and is very unpleasant and potentially harmful to individuals with respiratory issues, children, and pets. We also use an oil-based primer to seal the stripped drywall before painting. This contains VOC’s which are noxious and hazardous to breathe. You should also have the proper ..read more

As homes age the ground under them can shift or settle under the weight of your home, especially with changes in the weather. During the summer, the wood structure of the house can absorb moisture when the humidity is high, causing the wood to swell. Then in the fall and winter when we turn on our furnaces that same wood structure dries out and contracts. Hydrostatic pressure is exerted by standing water. It is a natural force, able to move rocks, buckle walls, and damage concrete. Hydrostatic pressure changes against your home’s foundation as the water table rises and falls. All three of the ..read more

  Paint sheen is defined the measure of the reflected light from various types of paint. There are a few different types of sheen: Gloss: Typically used on broken up and smaller areas such as interior and exterior trim. Pros – Easily cleaned and more durable Cons – Flashes more easily especially on large areas, very difficult to touch up, roller, brush strokes, spray passes and flaws in the substrate are extremely visible. Flat: Typically used on ceilings and walls/siding Pro – Generally does not flash on large areas, touches up best. Roller, brush strokes, spray passes and flaws in the ..read more

Exterior painting presents a different set of challenges than does interior painting. Building heights, terrain and most notably weather are all factors that painting technicians must navigate in order to complete an exterior painting project. One factor that sometimes gets overlooked is extreme temperatures, especially North Carolina heat and humidity!  Many people are familiar with the old rule of only painting when the temperature is above 50 degrees. That rule no longer applies with current exterior latex paints and most high-end exterior paints may be applied t ..read more

Spring is on the way and it’s a perfect time to give the exterior of your home a power wash and fresh coat of paint! Use our March offer and behold the power of paint! Schedule your FREE interior painting estimate March here and save 10% on your painting or staining project! *Minimum $500 estimate *Interior painting projects only, cabinet painting not included *Must schedule 3/31/2021 *Cannot apply to existing or past estimates. *Must present this offer at time of estimate. Don’t forget our carpentry team can do repairs before we start any exterior project! Just ask Caitlin ..read more

A common question we receive on estimates is “Should I do one or two coats of paint?” . The quick answer is anytime there is a color or sheen change, our policy at Express Yourself Paint is to apply two coats of paint. While there are many so-called “one coat” paints being marketed we have tried them and rest assured our years of experience have taught us they do not cover. Here are a few reasons: Professional painters perform minor drywall repairs both before and in-between coats of paint as they become visible ..read more

Power washing is a part of our exterior painting process. Whether it be outside of a home or a deck, it’s important we have a clean surface to apply any paint or stain. We power wash the day before the project to give ample time to dry. Here are the steps we take in the process of power washing: Assessing a house to be washed.  Siding should be checked for chalking by rubbing one’s hand across it and looking for a white chalk-like powder If this is found and the house is not scheduled to be painted, the customer should be informed and NO BLEACH is to be used. A mild soap is fine. Any stai ..read more

Express Yourself Paint is proud to announce the launch of our repair division! Two types of services offered: Small project service calls-Projects of three hours or less such as interior and exterior trim, deck, fence and small drywall repair. Services are performed on site at time of appointment. Photo of project to be repaired required and sent to Repairs@ExpressYourselfPaint.com with name, phone and appointment time. Service calls have a minimum charge of $99 paid in advance plus materials. After scheduling and photo(s) sent, an EYP rep will contact you to collect payment. You wil ..read more

Primers come in many varieties: latex and alkyd, spray can or brush on, dedicated or already in the paint. How does one choose the right primer for the job? In all cases the substrate and/or the use-case being painted should determine the primer. A primers job is to bond to and seal the surface for final applications of paint. The first decision is usually latex or solvent-based primer. For most surfaces latex is perfectly acceptable, does the job and is much less messy and smelly than the solvent alternative. Solvent-based primers are usually reserved for stain blocking and for metal surface ..read more