Brick Painting

Our process: prep first, paint second

Painted brick only looks good long-term if the prep is right, because brick is porous and holds onto everything — dirt, mildew, chalky residue, and moisture. We start by washing the brick thoroughly and letting it dry completely. Then we repair cracked mortar joints and caulk the gaps where brick meets trim, windows, and siding. Skipping these steps is why some painted brick starts peeling within a couple of years.

From there we apply a masonry-specific primer that locks into the porous surface, followed by breathable masonry-grade coatings from premium lines like Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore. Breathable matters: brick needs to release moisture vapor, and a coating that traps it will blister and fail. First coats on raw brick drink up a surprising amount of product, so we build coverage in proper coats rather than trying to stretch one heavy pass.

What painted brick means for a Dallas home

Much of North Texas was built in brick tones that date a house instantly — orange-red blends, pink-beige mixes, mismatched additions. Paint is the most dramatic exterior transformation available for these homes, and it's why you see so many freshly painted brick exteriors in Dallas, the Park Cities, and the newer suburbs. One important honesty note: painting brick is essentially permanent. Removing paint from brick later is difficult and expensive, so we make sure you're confident in the color before we start.

On cost, the main drivers are square footage, how porous and textured your brick is (rougher brick takes more product and more time), how much mortar repair is needed, and whether we're doing a full exterior or an accent area like a fireplace or entry. We'll walk it with you and give you a clear, no-obligation number.

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