Express Yourself Paint

Founded 2001 • With Angi since February 2011

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!"

Awards and Badges

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount
10%
Eco-Friendly Accreditations
Yes
No License Required for Trade
Insured
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Verified Reviews

4.6

(325) Verified Reviews

Ratings Distribution

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Rating Details

Price
4.6
Professionalism
4.7
Punctuality
4.7
Quality
4.6
Responsiveness
4.6

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interior painting (287)house painting (51)pressure washing (12)decks & porches (8)deck cleaning (6)wallpaper removal (3)epoxy flooring (1)cabinet refacing (1)
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SHARON S.
5.0
05/27/2023
I was in need of immediate painting for a new office I was moving into. The Express team not only responded quickly to my request on Angi but came out the very next day to give me an estimate and then began the work within a couple of days! Painting was well done and my office respected—cleaned up as if they’d never been there. Highly recommend Express Yourself Paint.
Description of Work
Walls painted.
Category
interior painters
Cost
$1,500
Hire Again?
Yes
William L.
1.0
08/05/2022
I am not gonna be hiring him again. I don't know if I used Angi. This really made me upset and the pro was asking me money that was to over pricing than what he gave me during the estimation.
Description of Work
He said that he will email me about free estimation. I received the email there's a contract for work order and I told him I have a doctor's appointment on Monday and I will get paid samples from home depot because they got colors that I wanted. Once you accept your estimate it becomes legal and bidding contract. Customer is responsible for reviewing the contract and just prior to acceptance of the contract we will have verbal agreements. He never told me that they will be painting the cabinets. My house was built in 1948 so I have very limited numbers of cabinets. He did not do thorough estimate. My brother told me that he was just taking advantage of my disability because I am amputated.
Category
interior painters
Cost
$4,600.12

Service Provider Response

Hi [Member Name Removed] I went back and reviewed the quote which was 10% less then industry standard. And with the additional work you requested it did raise the initial estimate to accommodate your project. I hope that you were able to get your home project taken care. Best regards.
Darren D.
1.0
07/27/2022
Not well...the company did not complete or perform work stated in contract. They were to spend time properly prepping exterior ,such as calking all cracks and gaps ,scraping ,sanding and removal of loose paint . I explained to salesman from company that I had trouble with previous painters not doing what they were supposed to in order to do a proper job and that I needed a thorough prep before paint . He assured me I would get that and to let crew know apon arrival. They immediately started covering and painting ,I questioned them about loose paint and calking ,they said they would take care of it . They literally painted over loose paint and wet rotting wood ,according to sales rep ,the painters were to properly evaluate issues such as damaged wood and give me options to repair at additional cost ofcoarse...they did not because they were in such a hurry. I contacted owner of issues ,he agreed via photos that work wasn't finished like painter told him and me it was ,he had them come back following morning and they were here about 5 miniuts and said they would be back following Monday...they never showed ...the owner said they met obligation ...they didn't paint tops of window trims ,they didn't, scrape or prep or prime bear wood as stated in contract,resulting in peeling paint .my windows looked just as bad re painted as they did before they painted. I've attempted to get in touch with them meny times to get it resolved even warenty work they are refusing to make good on ,paint job is only days old .$6k later I found myself going around doing the prep and rework because they refuse to return my call ,answer my texts ,or emails ...they did not properly complete or guarantee my job . Several joints left uncalked aswell. Most people don't know what to look for..I was up on a ladder fixing my gutters and leaders and noticed unfinished work ,I figured they missed a couple spots ,ill take care of it ..then it literally turned out to be much of the house including spots I could see via top of ladder but out of my reach to attempt to finish ...peeling paint after a acouple days is warenty guarantee work, they mention on their web sight they guarantee and warenty workmanship...they are refusing to honor that on my job even though I sent meny photos ...and they agreed to send someone but they don't answer calls or return them ...the salesman would sporadically but customer service person and scheduler would not ...the salesman, the carpenter ,the powerwasher were excellent but the painting crew took short cuts and lied to me about work being complete. The owner is responsible for the workmanship of the sub contractors he hires ,I just v wanted them to take care of it but lack of communication from them insinuates the company doesn't care ,they got my final payment, which I was reluctant to pay til I was assured all work was completed . The painter assured me it was but evidently it wasn't and still isnt.
Description of Work
Exterior paint
Category
house painters

Service Provider Response

Mr. [Member Name Removed], You signed off on your job completion after we completed your final scheduled touch up on 7/15 stating the following: "I have reviewed my project with the technician(s) and have found the work and cleanliness to be acceptable and complete." I personally visited your job site on 7/15 and your paint job looked great and at the time you were in agreement. Even after you signed off and had paid in full we still sent the techs out to make an additional touch up at your request free of charge (per the contract is a $99 fee). Unfortunately, when the techs arrived for the additional touch up on Saturday 7/16 you had scrapped the paint off your window trim down to the bare wood and communicated they would need to repair that as well. I did in fact tell the techs not to address these areas you damaged. I did also instruct the people in my organization to block your calls. Why? Because you called over 200 times, even called people unassociated with your project multiple times. You also called the techs and threatened to turn them in for being illegal (although the person you were making threats to is actually a citizen and pregnant). Our business with you has concluded. We have you marked in our system as "Do not do business with this client". We wish you well in your future endeavors. David Roberts, President
Adele V.
1.0
05/26/2022
Express Yourself Paint came to my house May 4, 2022 to give me an estimate on some repairs. As of May 26, 2022, I have not heard from them even though I have written emails and made telephone calls.
Description of Work
Siding repair and a "sleeve" built for an AC/Heat unit
Category
contractors

Service Provider Response

Hi [Member Name Removed], As of 8/11 we did do an in person estimate for your project and you accepted our bid. We than conducted the project and you signed off as being satisfied with our work on 8/25. I also know that we were able to connect back in June to complete another project you requested and have since met your needs. My hope is that this review will not reflect the relationship you've experienced with our company as we truly appreciated you. Thank you again for entrusting your home projects to us.
HAU T.
3.0
05/12/2022
They power wash the windows and left water marks on all windows. Now, we have to find company to clean windows.
Description of Work
Outside Painting
Category
contractors, house painters
Cost
$4,000
Richie G.
5.0
05/30/2021
Great experience, communication was outstanding from start to finish and job was done in just a few days from first contact.
Description of Work
Rotting porch wood replaced.
Category
contractors
Cost
$500
Hire Again?
Yes
MICHAEL S.
5.0
05/26/2021
They were very punctual and professional. They were very careful and thorough with the prep work, with no paint on inappropriate surfaces. And they were thorough and effective with their post-job clean-up. We would definitely use them again.
Description of Work
Exterior painting. Whole house (except for trim, which had been done the prior year). Included additional detached garage.
Category
house painters
Cost
$3,200
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for your business!
Mary W.
5.0
07/08/2020
Excellant 5 stars. ToBobby my painter . Professional Knowledgable courteous, Covid cautious at all time with PPE, polite Friendly , quiet. Went over and beyond expectations to make sure it was done”the right way” his words. Highly recommend My neighbor said it best First Class job

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Review for Express Yourself Paint - 4801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC - 38704161Review for Express Yourself Paint - 4801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC - 38704161
Description of Work
Wooden kitchen cabinets spray painted white
Category
garage builders, interior painters
Cost
$2,000
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for your kind words!
Tara R.
5.0
06/11/2020
The estimate process was fine with them.
Description of Work
Would like to paint the interior of my home. Maybe remove the popcorn ceiling and also float/smooth out two ceilings.
Category
interior painters
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for your review!
Ketty C.
5.0
12/18/2019
Their work was excellent, everyone was very professional, and their customer service was extraordinary, they really went above and beyond.
Description of Work
whole house interior patching and painting
Category
interior painters
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for your kind words!
Kevin B.
5.0
11/19/2019
Perfect. All work done as quoted and described. A great experience and a great company to work with.
Description of Work
Pressure washing and staining of deck
Category
pressure washing, house painters
Cost
$1,500
Hire Again?
Yes
Joe O.
5.0
11/03/2019
Straightforward process where the explained what would be needed to strip the veneer off the original cabinets. Followed up after work was done to make sure everything was done to our satisfaction, which included some touch-up work at no additional charge.
Description of Work
Repainting kitchen cabinets, kitchen island, and built-in hutch/bar
Category
interior painters
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for your kind words!
Olga W.
3.0
10/29/2019
I regret trusting the positive reviews. I suppose it depends on what subcontractor is sent. Only 1 junior resource showed up on day 1 and started painting. Brush strokes locked into paint everywhere. Cut in wall paint over ran line at ceiling into ceiling. Paint dripped into light switches. Day 1 is supposed to be all prep, nail pops not addressed before painting started! Day 2 senior resource joined him. Missed many nail pops and rushing to address them after painting had already started meant uneven lumps and dimples over shoddy nail pop repair, and repainting over that meant difference in sheen. When replacing deck screens used poor technique with power drill/screwdriver and stripped all the screws. Paint hand and fingerprints over the screens. They worked really hard but in effect were 1.5 resources for a large job and were rushing and making mistakes. Very polite but end product subpar.
Description of Work
Paint interior living room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and exterior deck
Category
interior painters
Cost
$3,000
Jody M.
5.0
10/27/2019
Expert, professional painters, couldn’t be happier with the work provided. Would hire again.
Description of Work
Painting ceilings, crown moulding, baseboards, doors (inside and outside, shutters.
Category
woodworking, house painters, interior painters
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for your kind words!
Sandra F.
2.0
10/22/2019
On Oct 10th, the painter Octavia Lopez arrived with his trainee to complete our painting project. We found Mr. Lopez to be a skilled painter. However, we were apprehensive about the trainee because we found him to be careless. Mr. Lopez asked if they could stay and finish the job that day, stating that it would likely be wrapped up around 7 pm. That was fine with us. However, Mr. Lopez ran out of paint late afternoon and the completion of the job was scheduled for the next day. The men arrived the next morning to complete the project. Mr. Lopez made the line corrections attempted by the trainee to our satisfaction. Things looked ok. However, when the painters left, my husband and I noticed a light but visible handprint on the wall leading up to the loft. Mr. Lopez provided the left over paint so my husband attempted to cover this small area himself. To our extreme disappointment, the paint did not match ! We touched up a very small area in the loft and found the paint to be a perfect match. However, the paint color on the stairway wall leading to the loft was lighter. It is our belief that the paint given to Mr. Lopez to complete this project on Oct 11th was not a match. Our stairway wall is proof of that ! I have simply requested that this one wall be repainted but they are not communicating with me.
Description of Work
There is an issue with the work performed. I contacted the sales person, Douglas Ramos, by email twice. I contacted the general manager, Richard Averitte, once by email. I contacted the operations manager, Jason Lazarus, once by email. No one has responded back to me regarding this issue.
Category
interior painters
Cost
$1,714

Service Provider Response

Thank you very much for your feedback. Unfortunately different batches of paint and some sheens seldom match well enough to touch up and require the entire section to be painted for proper appearance. Thanks for allowing us to come back out on October 29th to repaint the wall in its entirety to your satisfaction. David Roberts, President Behold The Power of Paint!
Ray H.
1.0
10/17/2019
Met with the estimator on Friday, September 13. He reviewed the work I needed done, spent about 45 minutes measuring, told me he would get back to me later that day with a quote. It is now Thursday, October 17 and I haven't heard a word back from them on an estimate. I hired another company who just completed the work and they did a great job. The slack performance on the part of the estimator doesn't speak well for the company.
Description of Work
Replace deck surface and railings. Paint when completed.
Category
decks

Service Provider Response

Thank you for your time on the phone. We wanted to again apologize for Douglas not proving an estimate to you in a timely manner. As you can see by our reviews, this is not reflective of our company. We used this as a teaching moment for our team.
Kevin R.
5.0
10/07/2019
The entire process was pleasant - from working with John on the specs/prices, to scheduling/logistics with Allison, to having Darwin and Luis here to complete the work. Every step exceeded my expectations. In particular, I would like to recognize Darwin and Luis for their respectfulness, courteousness, cleanliness, and of course, great work. I work from home, so I was here the majority of the time they were working. I could tell they went out of their way to plan and complete pieces of the project to minimize the impact each day with my kids coming home from school. Any steps requiring stronger chemicals or oil-based primers were always done early-in-the-day to give the house time to air out. A somewhat small gesture, but very much appreciated! They also did a great job keeping dust, over spray etc. to a minimum. I very much intend to work with you again, and I will be requesting Darwin!
Description of Work
Cabinet Painting/Resurfacing in Kitchen and Master Bathroom. Popcorn ceiling removal in the Master Bathroom. Drywall repair and paint in Master Bathroom. Paint in Kitchen. Re-stain outdoor deck.
Category
decks, drywall, deck cleaning, home remodeling, house painters, interior painters, cabinet refacing
Cost
$4,000
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you, Mr. [Member Name Removed]! It was a pleasure serving you!
Brian K.
5.0
09/21/2019
Wonderful. EYP just completed their second job for us. Their pricing is fair and the work quality is outstanding. Tiffany and Bobby are fantastic to work with.
Description of Work
Interior and Exterior Painting
Category
house painters, interior painters
Cost
$1,500
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you Mr. [Member Name Removed]! It was a pleasure serving you!
Connie R.
5.0
08/16/2019
EYP's quote came in less than half of the other two quotes we received. I kept thinking "you get what you pay for" as we were deciding on which vendor. However, Jason Lazurus contacted me by phone to assure me of the quality and why EYP was able to quote less due to not having a warehouse to transport cabinets back and forth. We are very satisfied with our decision and how much money we saved! Working with John, Jason and the paint team (Darwin & Reese) was a pleasure. We will be in contact again with any future painting needs. Thank you for providing quality services and meeting end-result expectations.

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Review for Express Yourself Paint - 4801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC - 38056901Review for Express Yourself Paint - 4801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC - 38056901Review for Express Yourself Paint - 4801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC - 38056901Review for Express Yourself Paint - 4801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC - 38056901
Description of Work
Indoor painting cabinets, built-in shelving, and outdoor cedar shanks
Category
house painters, interior painters
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for your kind words! It was a pleasure serving you!
danny R.
5.0
08/09/2019
The process was seamless. The people were thoughtful, knowledgeable, flexible and held our hands every step of the way. The pricing was right on time and the outcome was a breath of fresh air. The outside of our home looks new and delivers a sense of pride that we had been missing. We have worked with so many contractors in the building industry over the years and have never had this type of quality service. Most contractors are hard to reach, over-promise and under deliver, lack business/accounting acumen and more. Express Your Paint is the exact opposite. They over deliver. We highly recommend them.

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Review for Express Yourself Paint - 4801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC - 38035123Review for Express Yourself Paint - 4801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC - 38035123Review for Express Yourself Paint - 4801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC - 38035123Review for Express Yourself Paint - 4801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC - 38035123Review for Express Yourself Paint - 4801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC - 38035123
Description of Work
Painting exterior railings of home
Category
decks, deck cleaning, house painters, interior painters
Cost
$4,500
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for your kind words! It was a pleasure working with you!
Kim P.
5.0
08/08/2019
I couldn't have been happier with our choice to hire Express Yourself Paint to repaint almost the entire interior of our house. The estimate process went very smoothly and they followed up regularly without being overbearing. We had to postpone our project by several months due to unforeseen expenses and they were understanding and picked up right where we left off when we were ready to proceed. The painters (a team of two) were scheduled for an entire week as it was a large job. They arrived first thing in the morning and put in a solid 11 hours of work each day. It took them all of three days to finish the job. (For reference, our house is approximately 2,500 sq ft and there were only a few rooms they didn't paint.) The result is truly outstanding and we're in disbelief that they were able to get it done so quickly without any loss in quality. They were both friendly and professional and did a great job cleaning up after themselves each day and at the end of the project. I would recommend EYP to anyone! I've attached a few pictures - we decided on Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist with Sherwin Williams Extra White trim. *I was not incentivized to provide this review in any way!

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Review for Express Yourself Paint - 4801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC - 38032727Review for Express Yourself Paint - 4801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC - 38032727Review for Express Yourself Paint - 4801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC - 38032727
Description of Work
Interior Painting (Whole House)
Category
interior painters
Cost
$3,800
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure serving you.
Debra H.
5.0
04/09/2019
I was very pleased with this company. I was given an up front estimate and everything was scheduled quickly. The painters were extremely professional and always made sure I was satisfied with their work. The large job only took two days. I would recommend this paint company to anyone that needs interior or exterior work done.
Description of Work
I had two large interior rooms painted including large bath area
Category
plastering, interior painters
Cost
$1,500
Hire Again?
Yes
Brandy V.
5.0
02/07/2019
It was great working with Express Yourself Paints. They gave me a quote and got the job done in much faster of a timeline. Immediately agreed to a refund for the time that was charged and saved. Amazing company, amazing employees, would not ever use anyone else!
Description of Work
Had 2 bedrooms painted
Category
interior painters
Cost
$600
Hire Again?
Yes
Adrienne B.
5.0
11/09/2018
We were very happy with the result and would rehire for future projects.
Description of Work
Repainted first floor
Category
interior painters
Hire Again?
Yes
Michele C.
4.0
10/28/2018
The company was easy to work with. The estimator wasn’t as knowledgeable as he could have been, but was always available for questions.. The painter was good but said he didn’t get the pictures of specific places that needed caulking as we did and therefore didn’t complete them until we pointed it out. We put nail holes above our door and on railing from Christmas decorations and thought he would have filled them in before painting but didn’t, just painted over them, the bare wooden railing wasn’t primed as we requested before painting it, I noticed that the old bare spots were showing through and questioned wether he sanded before priming and he said he did, I didn’t like it, so he reprimed the whole rail and repainted it, I still don’t know if he actually sanded first. We will see how it holds up.
Description of Work
Outside painting
Category
house painters
Hire Again?
Yes

Phone

Address

4801 Glenwood Ave Suite 200-047

Raleigh, NC 27612

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

Website

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

Other Information

Services offered

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 not offered

Furniture Painting

Covid-19 update

We are taking additional precautions to protect our customers.

Health & Safety Measures

We offer estimates and quotes using video calling
We accept remote payment
All statements concerning COVID‑19 business operations and essential services are informational only, and are self‑reported and not verified by Angi.

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FAQ

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

Express Yourself Paint is open:

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: Visa, MasterCard, Financing Available, Check

Yes, Express Yourself Paint offers free project estimates.

Yes, Express Yourself Paint offers eco-friendly accreditations.

Yes, Express Yourself Paint offers a 10% senior discount.

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