How to prep exterior brick before painting it?
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If you seal the brick first there is less chance of the paint penetrating it. I use Thompson's Water Seal for things like this.
Only way to remove paint from bricks after paint is power washing and sand blasting. So if you want to paint bricks, you had better be sure before you start.
Yes, I've been told how difficult it is and why I asked....about about a "prep" for the brick before painting it. Thank You So Much.
Thank You So Much K. Helmet!!