How Do You Paint Exterior Brick On A House?
Painting a brick exterior on a house can be a time consuming job, but the results are often worth the effort. Some people adamantly feel that exterior brick should not be painted with house paint, while others enjoy the aesthetic look of exterior paint on brick. Painting exterior brick is a choice that comes down to personal preference, functional need and style. It’s ideal to paint over a brick exterior when it is damaged or unsightly. If the exterior brick is in good shape, but you just want it to be a different color, hire a professional brick tinting company to fix it. Tinting avoids some of the pitfalls of brick paint (fading colors, peeling, staining, trapping water, etc). Here’s how to paint a brick exterior on a house and make it last: Purchase exterior house paint supplies from a local paint store or home improvement store. Make sure you buy a high quality exterior latex masonry primer and a cement base acrylic latex house paint that will allow moisture to leave the bricks. Av
