Haymes paint stood up to bike tyres, crayon, and tomato sauce 👇

Haymes Paint users are keeping walls buttery-smooth—even in high-traffic, kid-prone rooms.

July 23, 2025

Surprising Results from a Paint That Doesn’t Smell, Streak or Scrub Off

Painless painting? Here’s how one wall held strong against kids, humidity, and years of sticky fingers.

There’s a moment every DIYer dreads. You step back to admire your freshly painted wall—only to spot patchiness, roller marks, and that same stain starting to bleed through... again. It’s not just annoying—it chips away at your confidence.

Enter Haymes Expressions® Interior – a powerhouse paint that’s quietly redefining what "washable" and "low-maintenance" actually mean. For folks who don’t want to repaint every two years or scrub the same dirty fingerprints off a hallway corner every second Sunday, this one's different.

Not All Paint is Created Equal

This stuff isn’t just “easy-ish to clean.” It’s built with a stainproof barrier that chucks off marks with a wet cloth, no fuss. Crayon on the walls? Gone. Bike tyre streak on the back entry? Wiped clean. Even tomato sauce didn’t stand a chance in our in-store washability test. You could almost call it Teflon for walls.

“Paint should work harder so you don’t have to repaint every year. That’s exactly what Haymes Expressions® delivers.” – Candeece, Paint Specialist

From Shedding to Shining

Let’s rewind. A renovated laundry in one of our customer homes used to suffer the usual suspects: humidity, mould spots behind the sink, and scuffed-up edges around the door. They’d used a basic interior paint a few years back—it looked alright at first, but aged fast. Faded in the sun. Couldn’t clean without peeling.

Since switching to Haymes Expressions® Interior Low Sheen, the story changed. The colour held. The walls breathed. Mould stopped creeping in, thanks to the 7-year anti-mould guarantee. And that sticky, damp air? No damage. No smell. No peeling. Just clean, solid coverage day after day.

Here’s What Makes It a Quiet Hero

Superior Washability: Wipe down walls with just a damp cloth. No chemicals. No elbow grease.
Exceptional Coverage: One coat often looks like two. That means less time on the ladder.
Low Odour: You can paint a room in the morning and sleep in it that night—no stink, no headaches.
GreenTag Certified: Safer for families. Kinder on the environment.
Matte, Low Sheen or Semi-Gloss: Whatever finish you're chasing, it’s got a durable fit.

Easy Wins With the Right Gear

Great paint is only half the story. A smooth finish needs the right preparation and tools. We always recommend pairing Haymes Expressions® with a quality Uni-pro 230mm microfibre roller for buttery application—especially on plasterboard walls. Want sharp edges? Don’t skimp on a decent sash brush and a roll of delicate surface masking tape to keep clean lines crisp and lift-free.

And if you're painting in high-moisture spots like bathrooms or laundries, start right with a proper sealer. The Haymes Ultraprep Sealer Undercoat locks in moisture-prone areas and gives the colour something solid to grip.

Still Thinking Paint’s Just Paint?

If you’ve ever blamed yourself for a dodgy finish, stepped back and gone, “Maybe I just did it wrong,” know this: it’s often not you—it’s the product.

When you switch to something built for modern living—stain-resistant, mould-proof, fuss-free—you don’t just save time. You get peace of mind. The kind that comes from knowing the walls will still look fresh after grandkids visit, tradies leave dusty boot prints, or that one mate spills red wine (again).

That’s the difference when the paint works with you—not against you.

What This Really Means

At its core, Haymes Expressions® lets you paint for the life you actually live—not the one where no one touches the walls. It's paint that skips the drama, looks sharp, and lasts long after you’ve ticked the job off the list.

Because in a world where time is short and standards are high, you deserve walls that don’t flake under pressure.

Cheers,
Candeece