Can You Paint A Brick House

Yes, we can paint a brick house. We all know that house painting gives a new and fresh look to your home’s exterior, aside from the added weather protection—depending on the type of paint used and application methods employed. You see, exterior and interior painting of bricks are done differently because they are exposed to different environments.

For exterior painting, porous paint should be used to ensure that the bricks can breathe. This allows moisture to escape so that there will be no dampness and other issues arising from trapped moisture such as moulds and mildew, structural damages, staining or efflorescence, and the like. For interior painting, acrylic and acrylic latex paints (the kind used on masonry) should be used.

Preparation Is The Key

In every painting project that we undertake, preparing the surface is the key to making the paint last long. For brick houses, it’s still the same.

We clean the surface to remove dirt, debris, mould, mildew, etc. using water or a pressure washer. After cleaning, we check if there are cracks that can be repaired using caulk. Once repairs are done, we cover areas we don’t want to be painted using painter’s tape.

We then apply a primer specifically made for brick and masonry so the paint can adhere well. After which, we then paint the surface with high-quality, breathable paint using the right applicator, synthetic brush for small areas or a high nap roller for larger areas.

Acrylic Latex

This is the go-to paint for bricks as it can be used for exterior and interior painting. More than the outstanding coverage it provides, acrylic latex has great colour retention, low odour, and is resistant to mould, mildew, and moisture. It’s weatherproof as well, providing protection from rain, snow, and UV rays.

Durability is one of the attributes acrylic latex paint provides for your brick house. It resists peeling and fading so you get to enjoy the colour of your choice for your home’s façade. It also helps prevent cracks in the bricks because of its high level of elasticity. Another attribute is its breathability. This makes it suitable for interior and exterior brick house painting.

If you want to get into details on how acrylic latex is the best way to go for painting your brick house in Hobart, give us a call on 0400 102 241 today. We’d love to discuss with you the merits of using acrylic latex paint on your brick house, the range of colour options you can choose from, as well as the type of protection it can provide for the exterior and interior of your home.