For a long time, people have greatly admired brick exteriors; there’s just something undeniably appealing about a home or building with a nice-looking, well-kept, beautifully colored brick finish. But there usually comes a time when brick exteriors could greatly benefit from receiving an updated coat of paint—and this type of makeover can vastly improve your home’s appeal and even help to protect it from certain elements! Here are a few things worth keeping in mind as you prepare your project for an exterior brick makeover.
Carefully Plan and Prepare
With any type of paint-related project, you don’t want to skip any steps when it comes to planning things out—including selecting the absolute best color suited for your needs. Consider a color or scheme that complements your home’s natural style and architecture, but also consider the surrounding landscape, the roof and trim of your house, and even neighboring homes. You can look at samples and even test them out beforehand to ensure that you’re picking something you feel great about.
Clean & Care for the Brick Surface
Cleaning and caring for the brick surface before painting it will help you achieve a smooth and long-lasting finish. It’s worthwhile to remove any dirt, grime, and loose debris while paying careful attention to areas with mold or mildew growth, as they might require a special bleach solution. You’ll also want to inspect the brick beforehand for any cracks, chips, or other signs of damage. Cleaning your brick exterior and ensuring it’s repaired before painting is of the utmost importance; you wouldn’t want to spend all of that time and effort painting a degrading surface!
Choose a High-Quality Primer
With exterior brick makeovers, you’ll need a specially formulated primer for masonry; not just any product will do! These special primers ensure that the brick surface is sealed from moisture and able to provide you with the beautiful finish you’re looking for. Once it’s been applied smoothly and evenly and has fully dried, your brick will be ready to be painted!
It’s normal for homeowners to sometimes feel a little hesitant about exterior brick painting, but knowing exactly what you’re getting into will help you to feel good about the transformation your home is undergoing!
About Platinum Painting of Arlington
Platinum Painting of Arlington’s team of experts has helped countless homeowners across the DFW metroplex with all sorts of projects, and they look forward to assisting you next! If you have any questions about exterior brick makeovers or some of the other services we provide, feel free to contact our team today for additional information or to schedule a consultation! Telephone: (817) 983-7280.