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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Painting brick can be an easy way to update the look of any exterior or interior space. While raw red brick is beautiful in many contexts, there are other instances where painting the brick is a good ...

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

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 ...

Painting bricks requires some special considerations. Wet down the surface first to ensure better paint adhesion. Use a latex-based masonry paint and apply with a very thick-nap roller. Apply the ...