What's the best way to spraypaint our ugly exterior brick?

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Cin21825342 · Answer

I'd use a brush or a really high nap roller. It will give you better coverage.

Just Retired · Answer

Unless you have an industrial spray painting unit, you're going to be using way to many cans of spray paint and it won't look even. Best bet is to paint with a roller that has a deep nap to get in all the nooks and crannies.

SandyG · Answer

Make sure you know how to use spray painter before tackling your brick. It is a big job and takes patience. As stated above, you might want to consider roller for large areas and brush for trimming.

2dogal · Answer

Just remember, now you never have painting maintenance. You may want to power wash your brick and live with it.

Painting brick is a major, expensive chore the first time and will have to be repainted the same as any wood house in the future.

I live in an old brick house and would never think of painting it.

Fran Tuell · Answer

Hate to be a killjoy but.... Brick NEVER has to be painted UNTIL you paint it. Then you will need to repaint it just like you would a painted wood house on a regular schedule. I love brick because of the ease of maintaining it. I would put up new shutters, add something to the front porch, etc.

Judy · Answer

you may be sorry if you paint your brick....paint peels because of moisture...brick retains moisture...might make a huge mess...instead of painting...decorate....climbing plants....rose bushes...etc....make the yard beautiful...and then that is all you will see.

Dina · Answer

I like it just the way it is! Maybe spend your dollars on trying another trim color. Or some new plantings. But painting brick brings lots of issues in the future, just as commenters hv said.

Pam · Answer

What about white washing?? Perhaps it will not need repainting as full coverage painting would. I have not tried it but love the way it looks.

Pep10534867 · Answer

I like the brick too. I would jazz up the metal railing with some spray paint and set out some bright colored flower pots.

Sandy · Answer

Don't paint the brick! Paint the railings black to blend in more. Get rid of the white stone, it's dated. Put in a couple of small flowering bushes and some mulch. Paint your front door and frame.

Jeannine · Answer

You could do a 'German Smear' technique using mortar to get a great look. Here's one blog site using this method: http://lessthanperfectlifeofbliss.com/2016/09/how-to-do-a-german-smear-mortar-wash-on-brick-dave-and-brittanys-fixer-upper.html or another site: http://www.thechathamcollective.com/blog/2016/7/17/mortar-smear-german-smear-exterior-of-home-how-to-and-pictures . Good luck!

Julie Medved · Answer

Thank you will check it out

Judy · Answer

I have my own reno business...I would never paint brick....if it is dirty power wash it. From the picture it looks like you already have a moisture problem....bricks hold moisture...if you paint them that seals the moisture in....come winter the moisture freezes...then guess what happens...paint blisters and bricks break....they need to breathe....

Julie Medved · Answer

Hi Judy, we have power washed it but it's not aesthetically pleasing, it is course/ rough and has a fleck of red but the pattern is not consistent. We will just paint everything around it for now and maybe any ideas for decking/ garden might draw the eye away?

Julie Medved · Answer

thanks Judy

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