Painting outdoor brick
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Karen M.
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I have dark brick on front of my house. Can I paint it? What type of paint? How long will it last? We live in Minnesota w/COLD winters...anyone out there done this before? Thanks...
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First off I'll say it's a very labor intensive project and it takes away the natural beauty of your home. Granted the later is a personal opinion, but many others feel that way too. It's one of those thinks like PC vs Apple. You'll get strong opinions on either side. That said, the first thing you'll need to do is: 1. Clean the brick thoroughly, making sure there is no mold or mildew left behind. A power washer makes this job much easier. 2. Though power washing is great, but it doesn't allow you to get close enough to find any repairs that need taken care of before painting begins, so take time to now to check the mortar and any chipped bricks repairing them before you move on to painting. 3. Allow plenty of time after cleaning the brick for it to dry completely before moving on to paint for proper adhesion. 4. Check with a local paint store clerk to find the best primer and paint that will last the longest in your climate. Ask about a ceramic based primers and paint. Here's some information about them that you might find interesting. http://homebuilding.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/06/ceramic_paint.php
Z
on Sep 18, 2015
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Ive never done this before but you will have to use outdoor weather resistant paint.
Janet Pizaro
on Sep 18, 2015
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I would recommend you visit your local brick supply company and talk to them about brick stains. The material will "sink" into the porous surface of the brick and wear like brick.
Moxie
on Sep 18, 2015
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check out dyebrick.com; you are not limited because your brick is dark
Moxie
on Sep 19, 2015
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i painted my outdoor brick that was around my garage. i used the same paint i used on the rest of the house. (latex) I just dabbed it on the bricks with a sponge, I used 3 colors, dark blue, light blue and white, so they looked mottled. I didn't paint all the bricks, just groups of 3 or 4. Did this in 2001 and they still look great.
April
on Sep 19, 2015
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There is a red brick house in my neighborhood that looked very old and dated. They had the entire house sprayed with a light coat of off white so that you can still see the natural color of the brick through the paint...almost a mottled look. Then they added dark sage green accents with the shutters and painted the front door and window sills a rich burgundy. It completely changed the look of the house and looks beautiful. The paint has made it through a few harsh winters and looks as good today as when they first painted it.
Carol Potts
on Sep 19, 2015
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Carol so glad you shared. This option sounds great. I have orange brick and hate it but I can't get my husband to paint wood let alone brick! Good luck Karen M.!
Trixie63
on Sep 21, 2015
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Has the brick been sandblasted to get the debris off of it? if not, it might be lighter than it appears...
Tracy Atkin
on Sep 26, 2015
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