Brick is one of those designer-favorite materials that is timeless and can add unique depth and texture to architectural elements, both indoors and out.
“It creates a dynamic balance of light and shadow that few other materials can achieve,” Kerrie Kelly, CEO and creative director of Kerrie Kelly Studio, explains.
But some homeowners tire of the look or find that the brick hue, typically a ruddy tone, clashes with the decor and furnishings. That’s when people often think about removing the brick altogether, staining it, or painting over it. If you’re one such homeowner and you’re leaning toward the third option, there are some pitfalls and missteps you need to be aware of and should consider before starting the paint job, according to pros.
Before painting a brick surface, you need to ensure that the brick and its accompanying mortar or grout is sound and free of damage, deterioration, and dirt.
Kelly explains how paint can trap moisture and exacerbate the problem which can lead to decay. Some obvious signs of deterioration to look out for are cracks, chipping, and flaking.
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Similarly, if you spot white powdery or chalky stains and streaks on a brick wall, do not paint it. That white substance is often, efflorescence, which are crystalline deposits of salt that form on brick when water is present
This also isn’t the same as dirt that you can just wash or clean off. You must remove efflorescence from a brick surface before painting it using a wire brush or comparable tool, Mike Mundwiller, senior manager of end user product experience for Benjamin Moore, explains. Skipping this extra
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