Express Yourself Paint

Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Pressure Washing,

About us

We were established in 2006 through a lot of sweat, tears and 80-hour work weeks, like most small businesses. I left my cushy upper management job in corporate to take over the great business my wife had started. She had decided to make our home a happier place by learning to paint faux finishes through our home like marbled ceilings and a brick painted patio. Then the neighbors wanted them, their friends and so forth. The name "Express Yourself Paint" came from customer's expressing their unique character through faux finishes. We started out in an eight-foot utility trailer with the forty-foot ladders hanging out to infinity with red flags tied to them and a used spray gun. We looked more like the Red Neck Painters of Raleigh. Thanks to all those trusting souls who allowed us to paint for them in those early days! We came from humble beginnings, but we wanted to create a different kind of painting company. A company that is high performance, uses modern technology for communicating and scheduling making for a more satisfied customer experience while still applying paint the old fashion way...brushes, rollers and sprayers. Our desire to be different has resulted in us becoming the largest and most successful repaint company in the Triangle. All that said, we still trip over our own feet sometimes and as of yet have not discovered how to be perfect. Give us a try and we will most definitely put our best foot forward for you. We can't leave the light on for you because we are at your home painting, but we will definitely bring all the paint and the fixings. Our sincere wish for you is to experience, "The Power of Paint!"

Business highlights

23 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Residential and Commercial Interior Painting Wallpaper Removal Popcorn Ceiling Smoothing Interior Trim and Door Painting Drywall Repair Drywall Seam Repair Cabinet Painting Exterior Painting Exterior Trim Painting Exterior Shutters Front Door Refinishing Door Painting Deck Staining Fence Staining Soft House Wash Driveway and Walkway Wash Interior Carpentry Repair Exterior Carpentry Repair Driveway and Walkway Staining Epoxy Garage Floor

Services we don't offer

Furniture Painting

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Financing Available

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.6332 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
74%
4
12%
3
6%
2
3%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.6
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7

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Showing 151-332 of 332 reviews

Kendall R.
05/2014
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
John scheduled a painting quote and showed up on time. He was able to fit me into a very busy day for him in the evening after my workday which I greatly appreciated. He was very professional during the quote and was able to very quickly measure my spaces and give me a broken out quote for what I wanted. I asked for a few different options and he was able to price out each room so I could decide what I wanted painted. After I paid 20% of the bill online through their payment system I was contacted with the scheduled paint date. It was 3 weeks out but that is not uncommon. The painters were scheduled on April 21st but I received a call on Saturday the 19th and asked if they could start Tuesday, April 22nd as they needed another day on a previous job. This was fine with us. The painters were supposed to arrive at 8:00am before I left for work but they did not arrive until 9:00am. When I called Jason (the scheduler) he did not immediately pick up but called me back very quickly and explained to me that the painters were picking up the paint for my job but ran into issues when the vendor was not open before 8:00am as expected. The painters arrived and quickly got to work patching walls and prepping surfaces. I left for work with a lock box on the door for them to use. When I arrived home the same day the paint job was finished and looked great. Unfortunately there was small specks of paint splatter all over my entire downstairs hardwoods as well as a few minor drips, mostly right under the walls (not tracked through the house too badly other than a few spots here and there). As expected, dust covered every inch of the house where they prepped the walls as that compound is very dusty when sanded. There were also small splatters on my hardware and counter tops. One of my utility face plates was painted over but I was told this was something they usually do as it is usually requested by home owners. I preferred the plain face plate so I can access the screws easily if it needs removed. The great thing about latex based paint was that it comes up pretty easily. I emailed John and he sent Rob over to fix some of the issues. Rob was helpful and replaced the painted face plate with a new white one and painted over some of the drips. He even painted a problem spot we had on a door that was unrelated since he had the paint out. Unfortunately when it came to the floors he tried but missed more than half of the splatters. I had to walk around my house and point out each and every area if I wanted it addressed. This took longer than me cleaning it myself and eventually I gave up and resigned myself to cleaning it up after he left to reclaim some of my Saturday. He would have stayed if I had continued to point out each and every area. Overall this company was super easy to work with and did a great job on the paint. I would be very clear with the painters when they arrive that they are to use drop cloths all the way to the edge of the floor. The paint splatter, while not too difficult to clean, was an issue for me. They are happy to have someone come out and fix any issues, but that is added time out of your day. Overall for the price I would hire them again, but I would probably drop in to supervise the job more closely to make sure my floor is being protected.
Description of Work: Painted large family room with attached kitchen, 2-story entry, and upstairs hallway. No trim work or ceiling work. Paint used was Benjamin Moore Regal Select and two coats were used for full coverage. I believe a primer was also used. Paint cost included in the price.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Marcellus B.
04/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
These guys were great from the beginning quote until they were finished. They called me with any questions, addressed all my concerns, were very clean, proficient, and a joy. I plan to hire them again for the exterior of my home.
Description of Work: EYP painted the entire interior of our house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000

Aziza F.
04/2014
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Express Yourself Paint hired outside contractors to do my service, so I felt like my business was not very important to them, and the workers who came were a little late, but overall I was pleased with the work done. The price was higher than I thought, but the workers who came were pretty meticulous when doing their job, so overall it was good as I am hard to please. Therefore I would use their service again.
Description of Work: Inside painting of bedrooms

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Gary H.
04/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They did a great job. They showed up when they were supposed to, and were very professional and friendly. Work was done to our asking and satisfaction. We will use them again for our painting needs. We also felt the pricing was very competitive.
Description of Work: Painted vaulted and coffered ceilings.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Sanujit S.
03/2014
5.0
interior painters, woodworking
  + 0 more
I contacted EYP through Angie's and the next day, John called back to schedule the estimation visit on 3/7. Initially, I was looking for someone to just paint the newly installed crown mold and if absolutely needed paint the walls. John was very helpful and made an offer that we could not refuse. The quote was for Sherwin Williams SuperPaint with 2 different color and 3 accent color in one of the rooms. Jason from EYP's operations scheduled the time/date for the painting 3/20. The crew came on-time and completed the work the same day. The rooms look great with the paint. We later found out that EYP had used Sherwin Williams ProMar200 (one used by builders and contractors) and contacted them. David (EYP's owner) refunded back twice the difference in the cost. I highly recommend EYP for their professionalism and exceptional customer service. Thanks to John, Jason and David.
Description of Work: Paint crown molding and walls in 5 rooms.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$820

Susan J.
03/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They very efficiently prepared all the areas to be painted and finished when they said they would be and all was cleaned up beautifully. I already plan to bring them back to do additional work.
Description of Work: This was an excellent experience. Person came out to do the initial evaluation and explain the process to me and to provide some advice on colors, etc. The painters arrived right on time on the scheduled day.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Elizabeth H.
03/2014
3.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Express Yourself Paint said they will paint the whole house. The guys came by and I think they did work as they could have, but they did not take off the covers in my bedroom and I didn't know until some are tan and some are white so I want to replace the tan with white and I pulled it off and it stuck to the paint and it was the shape of the cover, and, I had to have them fix that. And, then they did a really bad job. So, the owner came out and fix the places where they have put the dry wall because it was really bad. He fix all that himself. But, it took a long time, I think it took a couple of weeks for them to come and fix and redo things. And, they never did paint under the side of my cabinet. They are supposed to do that. And, they are supposed to re-touch up.
Description of Work: Express Yourself Paint painted the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$3,600

Linda J.
03/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
There were no issues and I was very satisfied with the work completed.
Description of Work: They painted 2 bedrooms and did a wonderful job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Keith E. A.
03/2014
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
Dave met with us regarding his company Express Yourself Paint doing our remodeling project and his presentation, confidence, personal attention, was outstanding. With his guidance we felt that who ever he sent to our home would do the best job possible. His team of painters obviously were experienced, dedicated to their art, extremely courteous, and extremely helpful throughout the days they were here. Each day they would also tidy up areas, so that we could remain in our home. Covering walls, furniture was done, to help protect items from as much dust and paint as possible. Jason the project manager was in communication with the workman each day regarding their progress and also communicated with us if we had any questions or concerns. His team consisting of Brandon, Chris, John and Tim deserve recognition, for their individual work ethic and also recognition for their marvelous team work. Now our home has an updated look and freshly painted walls that reflect perfection by each stroke of the paint brush that only Express Yourself Paint can do. We would highly recommend Express Yourself Paint for any work that you might need. Keith and Liz
Description of Work: Express Yourself paint removed all popcorn ceilings, repaired and painted all ceilings and than painted all walls in our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,936.43

Kathie L.
03/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
David suggested alternative that worked even better. Very positive contact.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$449

Joyce V.
02/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They had a team of five painters who completed the work in one a week. The quality of the work blew us away, our house looks brand new! They were neat as a pin.
Description of Work: They painted the entire interior of our house which is 2,700 square feet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,400

joan L Z.
02/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Good job, fast and efficient. Helpful employees that did a good job.
Description of Work: Painted two rooms and hallway.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Steve F.
02/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They came out and interior painted a few rooms in our house. They were on time, very efficient and very friendly. They did an outstanding job quality wise. I would highly recommend them. They were perfect.
Description of Work: Painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Frank C.
01/2014
2.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
I met with the painter prior to beginning. They were requested to paint two bedrooms, trim no ceiling but closet and built in cabinets . If they were tight on time to stay extra and finish as completing to job was critical . At the end of the day the closet was not painted on the shelves with original pine wood not even touched. There was sheetrock that was not painted left bare with screw holes no prep. We discussed paint type prior . I found the paint peeled of the wood cabinets showing the prior color They said afterword that prepwork was not planned Their answer was that they ran out of time . When contacted he argued and even blammed me and refused to return to finish or to solve the peeling paint. I can not even get them to return my calls. Now I have to find another painter to finish his substandard job. Never use these people
Description of Work: The painters painted two bedrooms parts of two closets trim no ceiling and most of some built in cabinets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$350

Response from Express Yourself Paint
This customer purchased 16 hours of work. He was provided with a free consultation to provide an estimate of how much work two painters would be able to complete in 16 hours. His expectation exceeded what two professional painters could complete in a day and was told for example there was no way they could complete the work scope he expected and the ceilings . We in turn provided [Member name removed] with an additional 3 hours of work for free for a total of 19 hours and he wanted us to return and finish his project at no cost. [Member name removed] hung up on the Production Manager after telling him to stop making excuses. [Member name removed] phone call after business hours past 7:00 at night was not answered. [Member name removed] was sent the following mail to which he never responded. [Member name removed] I apologize if there was any confusion about what we are able to do for the coupon offer you purchased. Here is the copy: Here's the Deal: •$359 for two painters for eight hours each •Good for Interior and Exterior painting •Deal includes: prepping, spot priming and painting, taping interior surfaces, filling minor nail holes and cracks, labor, and inexpensive supplies such as tape and spackle That doesn't include drywall work nor does it include priming unpainted surfaces whether drywall or wood. As I explained to you at your consult, we offer the coupon at cost so that we can introduce ourselves and hopefully get any painting work you need in the future. As far as staying longer than the eight hours, we offer extra hours at our regular rate to finish what we discussed: removing the decals, removing the border, painting two coats on the walls in two bedrooms and closets, all the bookshelves, doors, windows and baseboards. Extra hours weren't necessary because the painters finished everything that I listed in the scope of work. I am sorry if you feel as if you were somehow misled as to what could be accomplished within the time-frame you paid for. However we have fully executed your coupon purchased for 16 hours worth of work, as well as 3 additional hours I personally spent removing your wallpaper for free. We would be glad to quote any additional work you would like to have completed. -- Sincerely,

Dawn M.
01/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They were excellent. They were kind and they came when they said. They were professional. We did not have to supervise them and I wish that they did everything. I would only use them.
Description of Work: Express Yourself Paint came out and painted. It was a big deal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$439

Karen L.
01/2014
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
I highly recommend this company! This is the second time I have used them. They always show up on time, are very professional, and hardworking. Ask for Chris and Tim.... You won't be disappointed!
Description of Work: Painted bathroom, bedroom, great room, kitchen , ceiling, and front porch. Also, patched and repaired areas where drywall tape had separated.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Elaine M.
01/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Excellent communications. Accommodated our needs to have work done just before Christmas. Superior workmanship.
Description of Work: Painted trim (door to house, garage door, large window, large baseboard) and walls. Painted garage interior.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$359

Catharine G.
01/2014
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
I think they overbooked because we got rescheduled a few times and only sent one guy out. But the work was done well and they even let me change colors.
Description of Work: I bought a big deal for 2 Interior Painters for a Day.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$349

Regina R.
01/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They were perfect, efficient, clean and through.
Description of Work: Paint the walls in game room and hall areas.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$380

Joanna K.
01/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Great job painting. Very professional. Would use again myself and strongly recommend to others.
Description of Work: Deal for 2 painters for 8 hours

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

KRIS J.
12/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Looks great - fast, friendly. Would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: They painted a large master bedroom with sitting area, living room, kitchen, dining room and laundry room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$359

Tom W.
12/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
The team (two) arrived promptly, worked quickly, and did a good job. They got a lot done in the time allotted. They were very careful to protect exposed furniture, etc., and cleaned up well after their work
Description of Work: Painted high interior walls and trim.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$349

Elaine T.
12/2013
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Did a good job overrall. Had some paint dripped onto the hardwood floors and left. A few spots maybe not so neat, but mostly did a good job. Had we seen the couple of places, I'm sure he would have fixed it for us. We would have used him again, as his prices were reasonable.
Description of Work: Painted the kitchen, living room, stairwell, and other rooms in the house. I apologize, but it's been so long, I am unsure of the date and the total cost. We kept adding rooms on to be painted.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Mary H.
12/2013
5.0
ceramic tile, deck cleaning, decks, drywall, epoxy flooring, house painters, garage builders, home staging, interior designers, interior painters, home remodeling, pressure washing, roof cleaning, contractors, wallpaper removal, window cleaning, replacement windows, woodworking
  + 16 more
Painted 2 rooms, 1 large and 1 average size, and a large closet, including trim. Nice job, friendly service, done in time alloted.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Chris J.
12/2013
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Response time was great. I needed some painting done asap to put a house on the market and someone came and gave an estimate the same day I called, and scheduled for the following week. On the scheduled day the guys arrived on time and were courteous and professional. They got right to work, worked hard, took a normal lunch break and came right back and worked until they were done in the afternoon. The only complaint I have aside from a few minor runs on the front door trim is that they did not cover things as good as they could have even though they cleaned all their trash and did some sweep up/wipe up some, we had to mop, then get on hands and knees and clean a lot of paint spatter and smears off the floors. This was the only painting done since the floors were refinished so it was definitely from them. But overall they did a good job and I would use them again.
Description of Work: Painted 2 story foyer, hallway, dining room, bedroom and some trim.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Contact information

4801 Glenwood Ave Suite 200-047, Raleigh, NC 27612

http://expressyourselfpaint.com/schedule-appointment/

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed


Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Interior Painting,
Exterior Painting,
Pressure Washing,
Decks and Porches,
Deck Maintenance,
Wallpaper Removal,
Epoxy Flooring,
Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing

FAQ

Express Yourself Paint is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Express Yourself Paint accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
Yes, Express Yourself Paint offers free project estimates.
Yes, Express Yourself Paint offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Express Yourself Paint does not offer a senior discount.
No, Express Yourself Paint does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Express Yourself Paint offers warranties.
Express Yourself Paint offers the following services: Residential and Commercial Interior Painting Wallpaper Removal Popcorn Ceiling Smoothing Interior Trim and Door Painting Drywall Repair Drywall Seam Repair Cabinet Painting Exterior Painting Exterior Trim Painting Exterior Shutters Front Door Refinishing Door Painting Deck Staining Fence Staining Soft House Wash Driveway and Walkway Wash Interior Carpentry Repair Exterior Carpentry Repair Driveway and Walkway Staining Epoxy Garage Floor
Furniture Painting

Contact information

4801 Glenwood Ave Suite 200-047, Raleigh, NC 27612

http://expressyourselfpaint.com/schedule-appointment/

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed