Brick updates.

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We have a 1939 Colonial. We have taken it to the studs. An original brick wall & fireplace need to be updated. The fireplace is painted white. The wall is red brick. I want to update both to a dark red or dark gray & need suggestions on how to do it. This is my first time to seek help here.

Chey · Answer

I just painted the outside of my house from a light red brick to a medium dark gray and gray that was 2 steps lighter in some places.  Whenever you paint brick, I suggest you invest in a good quality primer tinted to the base color - if using 2 shades of gray for instance, tint the primer to the lighter of the 2 colors.  Then paint it!  A satin for indoors would be nice.  I would go with darker gray on the fireplace and the lighter gray on the walls or visa-versa.  If using a roller, use one that is about 3/4 nap at least to get into the brick crevices.   If you want to later paint grout lines you can do that, but you might just prefer it without.  Good luck!

Jody Price · Answer

<div>Thank you!</div>

Eloise · Answer

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