How to Paint Bricks
Painting brick can refresh older masonry surfaces or completely change the look of brick so that it complements other design elements of your home. Applying a coat of paint to brick, doesn't take long and can dramatically change its appearance. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Bleach
- Paint
- Primer
- Wire Brush
- Putty Knife
- Caulking Gun
- Acrylic or silicon caulk
- Paint brush, sponge or sprayer
Instructions
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Clean the brick surface with a wire brush to remove dust, dirt and any old paint.
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Scrape out any cracks in the brick thoroughly using a wire brush or putty knife and seal them with silicon or acrylic caulk.
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Wash any mildew from the bricks using a 3 to 1 water and bleach mixture.
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Prime the brick surface with an exterior latex primer designed for use on masonry and let it dry completely.
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Paint the brick surface using a brush, sponge or sprayer with an exterior latex paint designed for use on masonry and let it dry completely.
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Apply additional coats of paint as needed allowing each coat to dry completely between applications.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a pressure washer to clean masonry surfaces before applying paint, but don't spray grout or masonry joints directly.
Wear eye protection and gloves when cleaning brick surfaces with bleach.
