Like with all paint jobs a good prep is the key to a good result.
Before anything clean with TSP.
Depending on the area of the surface you wish to paint, use a brush or roller or paint sprayer to apply a coat of latex primer. Put additional coats on those sections that have been affected either by efflorescence or mildew. Whether you add one coat of primer or a few, let the primer dry completely before going any further.
If painting a large surface use a sprayer. Smaller area brushes or rollers are sufficient.
For interior and exterior brick, many experts recommend semi-gloss or gloss paint, as either type accentuates detail and, compared with other paints, is easier to clean as time goes by.
Depends on where the bricks are - inside or out and what the purpose is for painting them and ofcourse how big the area is you want to paint, not to mention what effect are you wanting to achieve! Scaffold, Ladder, Platform, Spray, Brush, Roller. More info needed............
There are a few questions you need to address. Interior vs Exterior. Current status (have they every been sealed, painted, lime washed, or otherwise altered). You will need to factor those things in before painting. However, in general the best thing is to clean thoroughly, allow to dry, then spray paint with a good exterior paint that has been masonry rated.
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Here is a video for you to help you out with your painting job.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIP2xGNbLPo
Are they indoors or out? That's going to make a bit of a difference. You can use a roller or use a sprayer.
Perhaps this will help! https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/painted-brick-fireplace-white-redo-4242640
Painted Brick Fireplace - The Nuclear Option
Hello, hope this video helps you out, you can do this inside or outside, just check the paint for weather proof,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnm07u6B3Tg
This solution looks interesting:
https://www.brick-anew.com/fireplace-paint-resources/paint-red-brick-fireplace-to-look-like-stone
Like with all paint jobs a good prep is the key to a good result.
Before anything clean with TSP.
Depending on the area of the surface you wish to paint, use a brush or roller or paint sprayer to apply a coat of latex primer. Put additional coats on those sections that have been affected either by efflorescence or mildew. Whether you add one coat of primer or a few, let the primer dry completely before going any further.
If painting a large surface use a sprayer. Smaller area brushes or rollers are sufficient.
For interior and exterior brick, many experts recommend semi-gloss or gloss paint, as either type accentuates detail and, compared with other paints, is easier to clean as time goes by.
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Hello. Interior or exterior?
I saved this interesting Brick exterior link, hope this helps.
Limewashed Brick Exterior Makeover Reveal - Bless'er House
https://www.blesserhouse.com/limewashed-brick-exterior-makeover-reveal/
Hi there,
Depends on where the bricks are - inside or out and what the purpose is for painting them and ofcourse how big the area is you want to paint, not to mention what effect are you wanting to achieve! Scaffold, Ladder, Platform, Spray, Brush, Roller. More info needed............
Here's a post that might help you - https://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/home-improvement/painting-brick
There are a few questions you need to address. Interior vs Exterior. Current status (have they every been sealed, painted, lime washed, or otherwise altered). You will need to factor those things in before painting. However, in general the best thing is to clean thoroughly, allow to dry, then spray paint with a good exterior paint that has been masonry rated.
Here is how I did it: https://thehoneycombhome.com/painting-brick-the-easy-way/
Here is a youtube video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnm07u6B3Tg
Before you paint, check out masonry/concrete dye/stain.
It won’t burn (next to the FP firebox), it won’t peel and it won’t crack.
It literally dyes the bricks.
It can be used on driveways and patios with all kinds of faux-techniques, including sprayed, splattered, rag rolled & sponged.
It will not bleach the brick, so you can’t make them into blonde bricks.