Don’t be tempted to skip this step because a primed surface allows paint to adhere better. “Masonry and brick are porous,” says Mundwiller. “Primer seals the surface and wicks into the masonry to seal ...

Painting a brick building is not a new trend. For years, it’s been a way to bring older buildings “back to life” and give a ...

Think carefully before you paint your home's exterior with a bold new color -- Skipping prepation or plaster can cause ...

Thinking about painting your brick house? Think again ... and even a third time. While coating brick walls with a shade of sunny yellow or crisp white will certainly brighten the appearance of your ...

Sometimes, even despite attentive maintenance and care, brick masonry fireplaces amass a fair amount soot, mildew, and efflorescence that cumulatively dates a modern home. While a teardown of this ...

You face a few different issues: how to prep brick and tile so paint sticks, which paint to use and how to apply the paint evenly to such textured surfaces. There’s considerable disagreement about ...

There are two distinct views about painting a brick house. One view is a newly painted brick house looks fresh, trendy and new. There is anecdotal evidence that well-done, painted brick houses, ...

First, you should clean the brick before you begin painting it. To do this, use a wire brush and soapy water to scrub down the brick. Make sure the brick is completely dry before you begin the ...

The weather is finally heading into warmer temperatures and many homeowners are considering cosmetic changes to welcome spring. When making important decisions about the design of your property, ...

Painting over faux brick is an easy way to add texture and get that industrial brick-wall look without doing any major construction. In this One Room Challenge update, I walk you through the exact ...

Q. I have a 50-year-old brick Cape Cod home that is a little worse for wear. Some time ago, a previous owner added a room that is covered with wood siding. I think painting the brick would give a more ...