Should we paint our exterior brick ranch?
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Paint traps moisture and damages brick. Don't do it!
Exterior latex will not trap moisture. It will breathe and let the moisture out. We did ours 10 years ago in white over red brick. It is as solid today as the day we did it. No moisture problems at all and we have lots of rain, snow and high humidity. Take your time. Prime it first though, then paint. Use a 3/4 " nap roller and a quality brush, like Purdy. They are ex cellent.
The brick is beautiful. Before taking on that major project, however, do as many have suggested and paint the shutters and doors first. Start simple and cheap.
I'd be tempted to try the beige/curry that's in the bricks first. Re the door, you could use one of the softer reds in your bricks.
If you hate that tan on your shutters, it's easier to paint over that lighter color. Behr, I think, and Sherwin Williams have computer tools that allow you to "paint" your house. Look up "virtual painting tools, house exterior" or something like that. Fun and cheap way to while-away an hour or so.
Your house is beautiful please don't paint the brick but do brighten up the trim and shutters. Just me I love natural brick.
It would be beautiful painted. Here is a post that will help you pick a color. https://lifeonsummerhill.com/popular-sherwin-williams-exterior-paint/
is your roof red ?
No! don't paint those super bricks! Paint the down pipes Dark Olive and the rest of the timber Light olive colour.
A thin white wash would allow the variations in the brick to still show thru but it would lighten the brick a lot. Anytime you can make something look cleaner it is a good thing.