What are stress cracks and where do they come from?
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 […]
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 our years of experience have […]
Express Yourself Paint Now Offering Virtual Painting Estimates
This strain of the coronavirus, known as Covid-19, is bringing the world of business down to its very knees. From transportation to manufacturing to retail sectors, the novel virus is leaving a trail of disruption in its wake. And this is taking a toll on employment. In North Carolina alone, over 500,000 people have already […]
Express Yourself Paint Earns 2019 Angie’s List Super Service Award
Express Yourself Paint is proud to announce that it has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award (SSA). This award honors service professionals who have maintained exceptional service ratings and reviews on Angie’s List in 2019. “Service pros that receive our Angie’s List Super Service Award represent the best in our […]
17 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your House
As a top painting contractor in the Raleigh-Durham area, we’ve worked with many Realtors and helped them sell many houses. Selling your house can be both exciting and stressful, especially if it’s your first time. Regardless of why you decided to sell your home, there are a number of pitfalls you can easily fall into, […]
Choosing the best paint colors for you
“What paint colors would you like to use?” That’s a question we ask all our clients before starting any project. We don’t choose colors because it’s your home and you have to live with it. This is not a cop out. We just we don’t want to be held responsible in the event you don’t […]
What to Expect When Having the Interior of Your Home Painted
“I couldn’t have been happier with our choice to hire Express Yourself Paint to repaint almost the entire interior of our house.” Learn what to expect when having the interior of your home painted by the Express Yourself Paint Team.
Home for the Holidays
Is your home ready for the upcoming holiday season? With Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the new year approaching you may want to consider a fresh coat of paint before your guests arrive.
Hunter Rowe REALTOR® Trinity Gregor Shares Paint Advice for Homeowners Considering a Sale in 2019
We sat down with Trinity Gregor, REALTOR® at Hunter Rowe to ask about 2019 Paint Trends. Not only is Trinity a rock star REALTOR®, but she is also a friend and customer of Express Yourself Paint. She shared trends, tips, and tricks all from a real estate agent’s perspective.
Commercial Painting: What should you know?
Any commercial space of a building that isn’t residential based would be considered a commercial building and painting a commercial building is known as ‘Commercial Painting’. This kind requires a much more specific approach than that of the home space. Read on to know what more do you need to know about commercial painting. Types […]