Exterior Painting
Brick Painting and Limewash
Painting or limewashing brick transforms a house, but it is a big decision. We explain the options, clean and repair the masonry and use breathable coatings so moisture can still escape.
- Best forBrick houses, chimneys, fireplaces and garden walls
- Typical rhythmSeveral days, with drying time for masonry
- TeamPainters experienced with masonry prep
- Pairs well withPressure washing, stucco and trim painting
What you get
What brick painting and limewash includes
- 1Breathable coatingsMasonry paints and limewash let moisture escape instead of trapping it.
- 2Cleaned and repairedEfflorescence, loose mortar and flaking are dealt with first.
- 3Soft or solidChoose a solid color, a thin wash or a mottled, aged look.
- 4Bold or classicWhite, warm gray, cream, charcoal and earth tones are popular.
How it goes
From the first visit to the finished surface
- 1InspectWe look at mortar, moisture and the existing finish.
- 2Clean and repairThe brick is washed and loose mortar repaired.
- 3PrimeA masonry primer ensures bonding.
- 4Paint or washCoatings go on in thin, even layers for the look you chose.
Good fit when
Is brick painting and limewash right for you?
- You want to update a dated brick color
- Your brick is stained or sun-faded
- You love the look of limewash
- You want a cohesive exterior palette
Questions
About brick painting and limewash
Can painted brick be returned to bare brick?
Not easily. Painting brick is close to permanent, so we talk through the decision and suggest sample patches first.
What is the difference between paint and limewash?
Paint forms a film on the surface, while limewash soaks into the brick for a soft, matte look that ages naturally. We show you both.
Related services
Often paired with this
Exterior House PaintingA whole-house repaint with proper prep, so the color lasts and the house shines.See the service 
Stucco PaintingCrack repair and flexible, breathable color for stucco homes and walls.See the service 
Pressure Washing and Surface PrepClean, sound surfaces so new paint sticks and lasts.See the service Where we work
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Thinking about brick painting and limewash?
Call or text, or send the form. Tell us what you would like painted and we will tell you how we would approach it.