Should you paint your brick?
Spoiler alert; yes.
It is easy to find arguments for and against painting brick. There are no specific 'rules' about this, just lots and lots of opinions.
Does painting your brick cause the brick to fail? No. However, paint is not a cure-all fix for your brick home. Any areas of the house where water and moisture damage is affecting the brick will continue. Those issues would need to be addressed prior to any painting to ensure longevity of the brick and paint.
Similarly to painting exterior siding or stucco, while much more controversial, painting brick can enhance your home's curb appeal and help protect it against the elements of Canadian weather.
A classic red brick home will always be in fashion and aesthetically pleasing. But there are some houses where the hue of the brick no longer suits the identity of the home. With a nearly endless supply of colour options, painting the brick allows a home owner to find a new personality for their home. And when done professionally and with the right materials, painting your brick can be one of the best decisions for your home.
While painting brick can absolutely transform a home, it is an irreversible decision so we highly recommend spending time on picking the colour scheme and hiring the right team.
By painting the brick along with the rest of this exterior, it was completely transformed into a modern home that matches the newly renovated interior. Reworking your homes exterior through renovations can easily break the bank with new windows, soffits, brick, etc. With a lot of prep, paint, and professionals, your home's curb appeal can be increased significantly without too much hassle.
A lot of older brick homes have gone through stages of brick repairs over the years, most of which will not match the existing brick. This 1970's Etobicoke home was in desperate need of new owners to come in with a vision to transform, and transform they did. Painting out this brick with a Theiner favourite, Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black, made this house look like a newly built dream home.
Updating curb appeal isn't just for your home. This commercial building got launched into the 21st century with another Theiner project using Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black.