Painting BrickWhy paint brick?
Many people decide that painting brick is a good solution to their situations. The brick could be either exterior or even their brick fireplaces. It could be stained or discolored in some areas and a coat of paint would much more appealing to look at.PreparationFirst, you should check the condition of the brick to make sure there is so damage or loose bricks - these would need to be repaired before painting.Before painting brick, a quick cleaning of the brick area with a TSP solution is also a good idea. Just remember to let it dry for 8-12 hours. One thing to remember as with staining decks - once you paint your brick, it will over time wear with weather and you'll need to add this to your maintenance plan. PrimingNext and most important step to take is to apply are high quality "bonding" primer. You can get some that are specific for masonry but any top bonding primer will work. These primers can even be tinted to the colour that you want with your finish coat. Depending on how deep your colour is, this will save painting any extra finish coats for full coverage. ApplicationWhat roller to use? I would suggest a high nap roller of at least 15mm or 3/4". I would recommend rolling the surface first then follow up with a brush to get paint to areas of the mortar or brick that the roller missed. Finish Coats The top-coat should be a high-quality latex paint in whatever sheen you prefer. Some like the glossier sheens. What about working fireplaces?The brickwork above and around the fireplace should be fine with a 100% acrylic paint. However when you're also looking at painting some places like metal that is closer to the heat, you must use a "heat resistant" paint.It's a very tedious job but quite doable for anyone with patience. Also remember that painting brick usually will use more paint than just painting a wall or ceiling. Return to Top of Painting Brick Return to Home Page |
