One of the simplest methods you can improve the exterior of your house by painting. Although it is more common to paint siding, even if you have brick external, you can apply some coats of paint to immediately improve the presence of the house.
This is the easiest way to paint a brick house.
Meet experts
Aaron Lebedz Is an experienced painter and is the owner of Cartipro painters of Samarlin/West Las Vegas.
Inspection the exterior
Before starting, it is necessary to find out what should be done to prepare the house for painting, so you would like to start the process by intensive inspection of bricks and mortar.
“Make sure they are in good shape without any crack or breakdown,” Aaron Labdes says, which owns Carterin/West Las Vegas’s Cartipro painters. “If you participate on any issue, consult a repair professional before proceeding with painting.”
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Cleaning bricks
Trying to paint in dirty brick will end with bad consequences, so you would like to clean the bricks Using a pressure washerTo avoid damage to mortar, keep a pressure setting below 1,500 pounds per square inch (Sai) and invest in a detergent to help remove mold and mildew.
This process will also get rid of any stuck dirt, grim and loose paint, although you would like to use drop cloth to protect nearby plants.
Labedz recommends allowing the house to dry for several days before painting.
“You do not want to paint on wet bricks and trap moisture inside,” they say. “This can result in bubbling and peeling. Once washed, allow the brick to dry completely. It will take at least a few days, as the brick is a porous material.”
Bricks
Sanding It will be easier to follow bricks for paint. You can use a palm sander or a circular sander equipped with a minimum 80-grit sandpaper for sand.
“After sanding, use a broom or vacuum to remove excess dust,” labedes. “Any remaining dust can quickly turn into gun balls within paint or stains, which you choose, so it is best to ensure that it is removed now.”
Patch the mortar
During your initial inspection of the house, you should have identified any part Garage He can use repair. Keep in mind that severely damaged areas should be addressed by a mortar repair professional, but most diyers should be able to patches minor cracks or holes.
“Most large-box and home improvement stores carry a premixed acrylic mortar patch kit,” labedes. “This allows you to prime the area as soon as the patch is dry. There is also an alternative to the powder that you mix yourself, but it requires a significant dry time (for several weeks).”
Seal and caulk
After patching the mortar, the next step in this process has to be sealed and Reduce any crack Around the bricks. Even small cracks may allow water to leak through the interior of the house, so it is important to pay attention to any problem areas.
“Bricks and any adjacent windows, trim, doors, or chimney issues,” Labdez says. “Use 100% acrylic caulk and a foam backer for any major cracks. If the seal does not look enough, repeat the process in three to four hours.”
Apply primer
Primary is necessary if you want to achieve long -lasting, high quality results. Using an acrylic or latex Masonry primer will help brick paint bonds, which will reduce the risk of peeling.
“It should be fully applied to both bricks and mortars,” says labeds. “If you notice Efllorescence or FileWew, consider applying the second coating of the primer before proceeding. It usually takes a few hours to dry before starting the painting.”
Paint the brick
Once the primer has a few hours to dry, you can start painting the brick. To paint a brick wall, you should invest in an elastomeric or 100 percent Acrylic latex paint,
This paint comes in different types of colors, which gives you the opportunity to choose the right color for home and your personal preferences.
“Use a brush and roller to apply the paint,” Labedz says. “You want a roller to ensure at least in in -inch or thick that all cracks in the brick are filled with paint.”
After applying the first coat of the paint, Give it a few hours to dry Before applying the second coat. Two coats will help improve the durability of the painted surface, allowing you to last years before preparing the house.
Tips for a brick house painting
Keep these tips in mind when painting your brick house to help to ensure that the project is a success:
- Wear a protective gear suitable for the job. This includes gloves, closed foot shoes, long pants, a long sleeve shirt and pressure washing, sanding and safety glasses painting the house.
- Choose a suitable paint for the house. Labedz suggests using elastomeric or 100% latex paint for painting on brick, but the color is completely up to your personal choice.
- Improve the durability of the painted brick using a masonry primer And applying two coats of paint.
- Be sure to use a roller that is at least 3/4-inch thick So that it is easy to fill any divide or crack in the brick.
- Paint in long, vertical strokeAnd move from the top of the brick to the ground.
- Work in small sections To avoid any streak or drip.
- Ensure that nearby plants are covered with a drop clothIn order to prevent any damage from paint or prevent run-off from pressure washer, including garden beds.
- Use painter tape To accidentally avoid painting windows, trim, or any other obstacles.
