Looking to give your brick home exterior an update? Consider adding a coat of paint. Many designers (including HGTV stars like Ben and Erin Napier ofHome Townand Dave and Jenny Marrs ofFixer to Fabulous) love to employ this trick to breathe new life into a tired brick façade. When choosing a color to paint your brick home, consider white, light gray or pale blue for a bright, fresh look, or black or charcoal for a dramatic curb appeal boost.
Before painting a brick house, you should thoroughly clean the surface and fill any small cracks in the mortar. Be sure to use caulk that's paintable and made specifically for exterior mortar applications, and allow everything to fully dry before proceeding. (Larger gaps or damage may need more extensive repairs; call a pro if you think you have structural damage due to crumbling mortar.) A paint sprayer will make quick work of the project, but brushes and rollers can also get the job done on a smaller house.
Behold the power of paint. This dreamy 1924 brick Georgian Colonial was ushered into a new era with a creamy-white paint job complete with matching white shutters and windowbox planters. Gleaming copper downspouts frame the comely facade with a touch of timeless glamour.
This sunny Arizona abode featured in HGTV Magazine boasts southwestern charm with a sandy brick façade and a turquoise front door. The brickwork window-and-door trim is coated in a soft white hue to draw attention to the home’s one-of-a-kind details.
As seen in HGTV Magazine, this pint-sized pad makes up for what it lacks in size with larger-than-life charm and curb appeal. The brick walls appear bright and inviting with a warm beige hue that pairs seamlessly with a coral door, white trim and neat navy shutters.
