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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

One of the simplest ways you can improve the exterior of your home is by painting. While it's more common to paint siding, even if you have a brick exterior you can apply a couple of coats of paint to ...

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 ...

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, ...

Brick was used to create many of the stately residences we wish we lived in, but for all those successes, there are times when the material just looks wrong. Perhaps it's the color you detest and you ...

Discover six unique wall painting techniques that will instantly refresh your space. From faux brick and modern geometric ...

September 17, 2011 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google If you're remodeling a room and the new colors don't match the brick fireplace, painting the fireplace is an ...