How can I paint Z brick walls?




I want to brighten our living room by tan washing Z-brick walls. Should I prime the wall first?
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If you are washing, you want some of the old color to still be there, so no. If painting, then yes.
Donna, I hope these videos help you.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+paint+zbrick
No just clean them well if you prime first whitewash/tanwash effect won't work needs dark color under the light color