The frequency of how often you should stain your deck depends on the type of sealer or stain you use. Transparent Sealers and Toners – Re-stain every 1-2 Years Solid Stains every 2-4 Years Factors That Affect the Life Span of Your Stain  Newly pressure treated wood is full of preservatives and stains are not […] The post How Often Should I Stain My Deck? appeared first on Express Yourself Paint.

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 […] The post Kay Yow Cancer Walk appeared first on Express Yourself Paint.

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 […] The post Popcorn Ceiling Removal appeared first on Express Yourself Paint.

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 […] The post What are stress cracks and where do they come from? appeared first on Express Yourself Paint.

  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, […] The post Where are sheens typically used and why? appeared first on Express Yourself Paint.

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 […] The post Exterior painting in extreme temperatures appeared first on Express Yourself Paint.

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 […] The post One coat of paint or two? appeared first on Express Yourself Paint.

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 […] The post How to properly power wash a house appeared first on Express Yourself Paint.

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 […] The post Paint primers: what and why? appeared first on Express Yourself Paint.