Roof leaked water on indoor brick wall now brick has white ash look

Betty Vujevich
by Betty Vujevich
  5 answers
  • Rose Broadway Rose Broadway on Sep 14, 2017

    Brick is very easy to paint. I have one brick wall in the kitchen and painted it in a few spots just for the affect. Choose the color you want and paint it to look like it did before the mishap, or go with a different look. I found it was easier to dab the paint on with a piece of natural sponge.

  • B. Enne B. Enne on Sep 14, 2017

    If it is real brick you could try cleaning it with the aerosol version of Scrubbing Bubbles. Let sit a few minutes then wipe off with a dampened towel. It works for soot and dirt, so maybe it will work for water stains too. You can lightly scrub the cleaner with a brush too.

  • Jim Okerblom Jim Okerblom on Sep 15, 2017

    I would suggest some kind of mild acidic cleaner designed for masonry. I am doubtful that regular detergents will work. I would try it in a small unobtrusive area first to make sure the results are what you want.

  • Sharon Sharon on Sep 15, 2017

    That's called efflorescence when the mineral salts come to the surface after being exposed to water issues.... https://www.hunker.com/12605038/what-is-causing-painted-bathroom-walls-to-look-chalky-in-some-spots

  • Ebbjdl Ebbjdl on Sep 15, 2017

    Duplicate