Some brick is pretty much non-porous. I wouldn't put an acrylic over that. I was in the painting business for 50 years. I used an oil based pigmented bonding primer. It took 48 hours to dry but penetrated into the brick as much as possible. I never had a spot on brick I painted to peel.
thank you so much. Love it that you did not have a long , long intro or talked about your life long history. If was precise and exact tutorial of how to paint you brick wall. Going to try it on my garage in a few days. First i need to clean and wash down the walls. Thank you so much for you time and effort in making this video
I want to paint the bottom 1/2 of my ranch home (Rambler) but it has a very nice coyote tan brick from 1957 problem is the mortar is a good 1/2 to 3/4 inch set back and the brick pops out with a ripple effect. I know I’ll have moisture sitting on the ledges like mentioned in video. Painting brick is almost like taking a maintenance free decking but then changing it knowing you’ll be hanging out every year or 2 lol.
You said you've been using acrylic paint over brick for 35 years. Do you have any pictures of how the painted brick has held up over the 35 years? at 1:04 you said brick holds acrylic paint very well..... from my experience from driving around town (and across the country) I do not find that to be true. But if you have jobs from 1988 (35 years ago) that you painted exterior brick with acrylic paint and they still look good and are holding up great today in 2023, I'd really be interested to see them.
I just found your channel. I have really enjoyed watching the videos. I plan on painting the brick on my house. I had contacted the brick supplier. The said since it has a baked-on coating, it can be painted. I do live in Texas, and it does get very hot here in summer. What type of paint would you recommend for exterior painting? What were you using in this video? Thanks in advance.
We just bought a house in Toledo and the front bottom half has brick. Not a big project, but I sure wish you were closer lol but I wouldn’t have to do it😂
Hey i have some valspar exterior paint/primer, do i need to do a primer coat first them go over it with the paint/primer? Or can i just do 2 coats of the paint/primer mix? Thanks! Awesome video.
Thanks! We are about to tackle our brick home. Your video was great, we didn't think about back rolling after spraying. Our brick is quite textured with recessed mortar so I think it's going to be quite a fiddly job. We are concerned about going with a lighter, sand coloured paint because our brick is spotty and the spots are dark gray and black. Any advice for getting good coverage in this situation would be much appreciated.
@tinasimmons2190 - Have you done it yet? Ours is the same, and the amount that should've been sufficient for the entire house only covered one wall and took 5 days for it to be 100% covered without gaps. We wish we never started.
Hi. What are your thoughts on using silicone (designed for masonry) to fill in some gaps before painting? If there's a brand you like for this, could you let me know the name? I've got a situation where I'd like to paint over the bricks, but some repairs are needed (between some bricks and also around windows). One of the people offering to do the work says he has special silicone for this purpose. Anyway, would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!
We painted our ugly yellow brick home white dove about 2-3 years ago, and the retaining wall and steps are turning green. And the front steps where we have always had a propensity for moss to grow is growing moss again. I've searched everywhere for ideas on how to treat these problems and came across your video. Any suggestions? Any help appreciated.
Hi Melinda, this occurs often on the north side of homes where the sun never reaches. You should probably just plan a yearly wash cycle, or whenever you start to see the green reappearing. You could mix a bleach and water solution in a garden sprayer, 2 parts water to one part bleach, spray it on and maybe even scrub it with a stiff bristled brush and then hose or powerwash off. There are also some commercially made premixed products that can be purchased at your local hardware or big box stores. Products with Zinc in them are perfect for moss removal. the zinc with eventually kill the moss and it will fall off. This could take some time so with this type of product don't be surprised if you spray it on and it takes multiple months for the moss to fall off. This is different from the powerwash process. Best of luck.
@@TribblePaintingCompany thank you for the info! We had a guy come who sprayed it with a heavy concentration of sodium hypochlorite then “soft washed” it. A lot of paint came off. Well maybe not a lot but some here and there. But it does look quite a bit better overall.
great question. We've had great experiences with both Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams, in our area of Ann Arbor these are the two we've trusted for many many years
Same question as Sheena. 1920s yellow bungalow with brick which is virgin. Brick is combo-smooth surface combined with very rough linear surface "parallel" lines.
Hi ChicagoA, Unless the brick has some issue like staining, we have always just applied two coats of paint. This has been our process for over 30 years with no issues. Do you have a brick project you plan to paint this year?
Some Paint is a self primer which means you dont need to prime since the paint is a primer itself. If not then primer is needed or else the paint wont adhere as best
with our BM products supplied from trusted sources, we haven't had an issue in over 30 years with brick. We've had nothing but good experiences with their 2-in-1
My wife and I have decided we are gon a paint our brick. The pro lem we have is the color. We have brown shingles which we feel like is gonna look bad with the colors we want. Any ideas anyone?
Hello! If you need help on selecting a color, you can speak to a color consultant. Our local paint store has a color consultant who does virtual and in person color consultations. We would recommend contacting your local paint store to see if they have a consultant on staff.
with our BM products supplied from trusted sources, we haven't had an issue in over 30 years with brick. We've had nothing but good experiences with their 2-in-1
with our BM products supplied from trusted sources, we haven't had an issue in over 30 years with brick. We've had nothing but good experiences with their 2-in-1
Thank you for the question! Unless the brick has some issue like staining, we have always just applied two coats of paint. This has been our process for over 30 years with no issues.
you dont always have to roll, unless your shit with the sprayer. or you've put too much paint. brick absorbs paint quiet well so rolling isn't too necessary
Agree wholeheartedly. Brick is porous and it needs to breath. Moisture from behind will permeate through it and peel the paint faster than you want to experience.
@@TribblePaintingCompany When it comes time to tuck point the house, the paint will have to be removed! Which adds to the cost.. brick is beautiful just the way it is!
@@franksliwa362 are you assuming brick will fail, or do you prefer the look of natural brick? Michigan is known for its weather but we haven’t seen a single issue in 30+ years
Benjamin Moore's Evening Dove 2128-30 www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/2128-30/evening-dove
Some brick is pretty much non-porous. I wouldn't put an acrylic over that. I was in the painting business for 50 years. I used an oil based pigmented bonding primer. It took 48 hours to dry but penetrated into the brick as much as possible. I never had a spot on brick I painted to peel.
thank you so much. Love it that you did not have a long , long intro or talked about your life long history. If was precise and exact tutorial of how to paint you brick wall. Going to try it on my garage in a few days. First i need to clean and wash down the walls.
Thank you so much for you time and effort in making this video
So much good stuff in 6 minutes. Excellent presentation.
Thanks for this clear and educational video. Very well done.
Glad it was helpful!
Love that color!
Painting and plastering are awesome. Excellent vid man
love it .The color is amazing
It really is!
Great video, ty for the information
Hi , I love that color grey your using . Can you let me know what is a good brand of acrylic paint to use for a exterior brink house job ?
Great video!
Great video and information. Thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Todd, Great video. Can you please share the specific acrylic paint brand/type that you use? Thank you.
I want to paint the bottom 1/2 of my ranch home (Rambler) but it has a very nice coyote tan brick from 1957 problem is the mortar is a good 1/2 to 3/4 inch set back and the brick pops out with a ripple effect. I know I’ll have moisture sitting on the ledges like mentioned in video. Painting brick is almost like taking a maintenance free decking but then changing it knowing you’ll be hanging out every year or 2 lol.
Thank you going try it
First🐦❤️ love your vids
Same here!!
You said you've been using acrylic paint over brick for 35 years. Do you have any pictures of how the painted brick has held up over the 35 years? at 1:04 you said brick holds acrylic paint very well..... from my experience from driving around town (and across the country) I do not find that to be true. But if you have jobs from 1988 (35 years ago) that you painted exterior brick with acrylic paint and they still look good and are holding up great today in 2023, I'd really be interested to see them.
I just found your channel. I have really enjoyed watching the videos. I plan on painting the brick on my house. I had contacted the brick supplier. The said since it has a baked-on coating, it can be painted. I do live in Texas, and it does get very hot here in summer. What type of paint would you recommend for exterior painting? What were you using in this video? Thanks in advance.
awesome content !
Thank you
Glad you liked it!
You are the best ...
“The best” would not put paint on brick. You can stain brick. Paint is amateur move.
Thank you!
Welcome!
Nice video. Really well done!
I'm from morroco ... thank you so much for this video ... I like this job ... good luck bro ... BRAHIM EL GHAZI
مبروك فوز المغرب فعلتم المستحيل وافرحتم قلوبنا .. نحن في امريكا كنا نشجع ونفرح معكم
Nice what size tip and what pressure are you using, I like the way it’s spraying.
Great information
Glad it was helpful!
Good idea sir.pls, to shine the South African burnt black bricks and red colour, what paint is good for the shining.Good evening sir.
thank you!
You're welcome!
Thanks for the video. Can you share the grey-blue colour and brand you used for this house?
Hi Tomas, yes, the color was Benjamin Moore's Evening Dove 2128-30
What paint sprayer did you use?
We just bought a house in Toledo and the front bottom half has brick. Not a big project, but I sure wish you were closer lol but I wouldn’t have to do it😂
good luck!
I didn’t hear anything about a primer. I’m wanting to paint a brick fireplace inside my house. Do I need to prime it?
Hey i have some valspar exterior paint/primer, do i need to do a primer coat first them go over it with the paint/primer? Or can i just do 2 coats of the paint/primer mix? Thanks! Awesome video.
we use a 2-in-1 in this video and its held up very well. If you have any concerns about the coverage do a coat of primer for safety
What is that shade of blue called?
That’s why it’s always good to power wash any brick houses for the sake of molding or dirty areas then paint but get hood professionals
Thanks! We are about to tackle our brick home. Your video was great, we didn't think about back rolling after spraying. Our brick is quite textured with recessed mortar so I think it's going to be quite a fiddly job. We are concerned about going with a lighter, sand coloured paint because our brick is spotty and the spots are dark gray and black. Any advice for getting good coverage in this situation would be much appreciated.
grab a roller with a big fat nap to make sure you can really get it into the places that need to be painted.
@tinasimmons2190 - Have you done it yet? Ours is the same, and the amount that should've been sufficient for the entire house only covered one wall and took 5 days for it to be 100% covered without gaps. We wish we never started.
Please don't paint brick!
paint the world!@@onepiecefan4080
Could you use roof paint on brick or does it have to be an exterior wall paint?
Hi. What are your thoughts on using silicone (designed for masonry) to fill in some gaps before painting? If there's a brand you like for this, could you let me know the name? I've got a situation where I'd like to paint over the bricks, but some repairs are needed (between some bricks and also around windows). One of the people offering to do the work says he has special silicone for this purpose. Anyway, would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!
Just use caulk
Don't use silicone for masonry needs
End result for this project? Would love to see pics/video…
Hey Dakkon, we did a project profile on this beautiful home as well -- check it out! ruclips.net/video/ZPGOJcC6-Qs/видео.html
What kind of paint is this?
We painted our ugly yellow brick home white dove about 2-3 years ago, and the retaining wall and steps are turning green. And the front steps where we have always had a propensity for moss to grow is growing moss again. I've searched everywhere for ideas on how to treat these problems and came across your video. Any suggestions? Any help appreciated.
Hi Melinda, this occurs often on the north side of homes where the sun never reaches. You should probably just plan a yearly wash cycle, or whenever you start to see the green reappearing. You could mix a bleach and water solution in a garden sprayer, 2 parts water to one part bleach, spray it on and maybe even scrub it with a stiff bristled brush and then hose or powerwash off. There are also some commercially made premixed products that can be purchased at your local hardware or big box stores. Products with Zinc in them are perfect for moss removal. the zinc with eventually kill the moss and it will fall off. This could take some time so with this type of product don't be surprised if you spray it on and it takes multiple months for the moss to fall off. This is different from the powerwash process. Best of luck.
@@TribblePaintingCompany thank you for the info! We had a guy come who sprayed it with a heavy concentration of sodium hypochlorite then “soft washed” it. A lot of paint came off. Well maybe not a lot but some here and there. But it does look quite a bit better overall.
I'm very skeptical.. aren't you supposed to use paint specifically for bricks? No Primer? Dry bricks?
Have stories to tell about painting brick? Let us (and everyone else) know how your experience went!
Anyway to contact you directly for questions? Just started painting exterior homes and I have been running into some problems..
Do you recommend priming brick before painting?
Unless you have any staining or problem areas, priming brick isn't usually necessary.
What kind of paint do you recommend? Brand and type?
great question. We've had great experiences with both Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams, in our area of Ann Arbor these are the two we've trusted for many many years
My house was built in the 40's ... Is there anything different we should do when painting over older brickwork? Thanks for the video!
Hi Sheena! Has the brickwork been painted before?
@@TribblePaintingCompanyHi there! No, it's the original brick.
Same question as Sheena. 1920s yellow bungalow with brick which is virgin. Brick is combo-smooth surface combined with very rough linear surface "parallel" lines.
Is the is paint for chimneys too? Is it "latex acrylic paint"? Is this paint water base?
latex/acrylic are water based
Is back rolling the paint a must or just strongly recommended??
I strongly recommend as a professional painter. You should go over your work to make sure it's done right an that the paint sticks properly.
Have question what color are you staining brick or painting u have paint code ?
Hi Derren, It is Evening Dove 2128-30 by Benjamin Moore
I heard it must be primed first, is it necessary or just 2 coats of paint is enough??
Hi ChicagoA, Unless the brick has some issue like staining, we have always just applied two coats of paint. This has been our process for over 30 years with no issues. Do you have a brick project you plan to paint this year?
Some Paint is a self primer which means you dont need to prime since the paint is a primer itself. If not then primer is needed or else the paint wont adhere as best
My bricks have deep texture and the roller doesn’t reach the depth of the grout
What brand of roller are you using?
We use Wooster brand.
Damn…can we see more Zack please?
Would you recommend using Beyond Paint to paint brick?
We don't have any first hand experience with Beyond Paint and can't say one way or the other. We may have to do a video testing it out!
@@TribblePaintingCompany what kind of paint do you use?
Onc you paint face brickwork it causes huge problems if you want to render it at some future date
I noticed you didn’t use primer , is it not necessary?
with our BM products supplied from trusted sources, we haven't had an issue in over 30 years with brick. We've had nothing but good experiences with their 2-in-1
Damn good video. Very informative. Thank you sir
Thank you for watching!
What is the colour of the paint ?
Hi Salmone, It is Evening Dove 2128-30 by Benjamin Moore
How long do you have to wait to paint newly laid brick ?
Usually a year so the brick will be weathered properly.
30 days minimum.
Why not just roll the paint? What’s the sprayer achieving that the roller cannot?
speed
My wife and I have decided we are gon a paint our brick. The pro lem we have is the color. We have brown shingles which we feel like is gonna look bad with the colors we want. Any ideas anyone?
Hello! If you need help on selecting a color, you can speak to a color consultant. Our local paint store has a color consultant who does virtual and in person color consultations. We would recommend contacting your local paint store to see if they have a consultant on staff.
@@TribblePaintingCompany awesome. Thanks for the info.
Don't you need to apply primer before painting? that is the reason why paint is peeling out or doesn't stick so well.
with our BM products supplied from trusted sources, we haven't had an issue in over 30 years with brick. We've had nothing but good experiences with their 2-in-1
Don't paint it. Traps in moisture and your paint job is gone. Stain it. A simple google search of should you paint brick will tell you.
No primer/sealer?
with our BM products supplied from trusted sources, we haven't had an issue in over 30 years with brick. We've had nothing but good experiences with their 2-in-1
My brick is so ugly… I want to paint ours white.
should have stained not paint
What color was this?
Grey blue paint
Hi Allen, It is Evening Dove 2128-30 by Benjamin Moore
How many times does he say the word brick
I hear a lot of conflicting information on this, some people say staining is better and don’t paint and vice versa. I’m just concerned about longevity
Stain it
If your brick was already painted you won’t be able to stain
why paint brick isnt it breathable? surely masonry cream better
Should be primed, with bonding primer
Shouldn't be painted ever lol
Why they dont talk about primer???
Thank you for the question! Unless the brick has some issue like staining, we have always just applied two coats of paint. This has been our process for over 30 years with no issues.
WHY?
Brick painting 101… throw out pair and stain it. Have you seen paint on wood? It will end up peeling and that’s going to look real bad on brick.
I only clicked this video to check if the guys head was actually real or super imposed
Don't paint brick. It doesn't last and is a nightmare when it starts peeling off.
"an acrylic paint"
You don't paint brick. You stain it!
This is not a DIY..u are using professional guys
Thanks, Capt. Obvious.
Rolling after???? Oh thats taken the fun and EASE out of the process completely!🙄🙄🙄
you dont always have to roll, unless your shit with the sprayer. or you've put too much paint. brick absorbs paint quiet well so rolling isn't too necessary
Don’t paint your brick just stain it
😢 what a shame... why would you do this, you ruined it
Hi Steve, thank you for watching our video. Are you not a fan of painting brick?
Don't paint brick. The End.
Agree wholeheartedly. Brick is porous and it needs to breath. Moisture from behind will permeate through it and peel the paint faster than you want to experience.
@@dondonaldson1684
Unless the brick was laid properly, and there is an airflow between the brick and the vapor barrier with proper weep holes
@@dondonaldson1684don't comment like a clown if you don't know what you are talking about
@@satturatedphatjust stain it, or white wash
Sometimes you have to. I don't understand why that's so hard
Here’s the best rule of all.. tuck point…. Never paint brick!!!
Why not?
@@TribblePaintingCompany When it comes time to tuck point the house, the paint will have to be removed! Which adds to the cost.. brick is beautiful just the way it is!
@@franksliwa362 are you assuming brick will fail, or do you prefer the look of natural brick? Michigan is known for its weather but we haven’t seen a single issue in 30+ years