How to Paint Brick, According to a Pro Painter

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Painting a brick wall, exterior, or fireplace is a great way to protect the surface and freshen your home’s aesthetic.

While a red brick exterior adds a classic and timeless look to a home, and red brick interior walls or fireplaces can bring a rustic look to a home’s interior, it’s not a look that appeals to everyone. Luckily, altering the look of brick is as simple as adding a fresh coat (or a few fresh coats), of paint over it. 

There are both functional and aesthetic reasons for painting bricks. Adding a coat of paint over brick can modernize its traditional look while softening the heaviness that a brick wall can impart. Painting brick also can add an extra layer of protection by serving as a barrier that prevents moisture from soaking into the porous brick and potentially causing damage. 

Although any DIYer can paint brick, following certain procedures and precautions ensures a successful finish. We tapped Anthony Kulikowski, owner of a Five Star Painting location in South Bend, Indiana, and a professional painter with 26 years of experience, for his advice on how to paint brick.