One coat of paint or two?

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

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How to properly power wash a house

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

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Paint primers: what and why?

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

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Choosing a paint sheen

Choosing a paint sheen may be one of the most confusing aspects of any paint job. There is no industry standard nomenclature, different sheen names can mean the same amount of shine depending on brand, product, and whether it is interior or exterior. So, what do we mean when we say

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News from Express Yourself Paint!

September deal! Schedule a deck stain estimate by 9/30/2020 and we’ll take off 20% off your estimate! Schedule your FREE deck stain estimate here. *Minimum $500 estimate *Must schedule estimate by 9/30 *Project must be complete by 10/31 *Cannot apply to existing or past estimates *Must show this offer on smartphone

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