{"id":18094,"date":"2022-07-27T11:00:16","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T11:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resin-expert.com\/?p=18094"},"modified":"2023-04-06T13:22:12","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T13:22:12","slug":"exterior-brick-paint-color-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resin-expert.com\/en\/guide\/exterior-brick-paint-color-ideas","title":{"rendered":"Exterior Brick Paint Color Ideas – Paint Colors for Brick Houses"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019ve just bought your first home and want to make it your own or you\u2019re looking to breathe some life back into your home\u2019s exterior, painting the exterior brick of your home is a good idea. Not only is it more cost-effective compared to other options, but it’s less limiting too. Since there are so many options to choose from, we thought you\u2019d enjoy a quick rundown of some of the best exterior brick paint color ideas out there and why you should choose them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Why Should You Paint Your Exterior Brick?<\/h2>\n

Before we get into some good exterior brick paint color ideas, let’s cover why it\u2019s a good idea to paint your brick home. Brick is a lot more porous than other common building materials like wood and is, therefore, more susceptible to things like moisture build-up, mold, insects, and the general build-up of dirt and grime over time.<\/p>\n

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These unwelcomed additions to your brick structure can cause the brick to decay and break apart over time, and while this might not happen very quickly it’s easier to prevent the build-up completely than resurface a brick wall. When a brick wall is painted, these recesses are sealed up ensuring that your brick walls not only look good but are safe for years to come too!<\/p>\n

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The most obvious reason for painting your home is to make it look good. Exposed brick is a great minimalist aesthetic, but it only really works indoors. Painting your home with a good quality paint that compliments the shape and style of the structure can instantly increase its curve appeal, making everyone stop and at your beautiful abode as they walk by (be sure to invest in some blinds!).<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

One reason to paint your home that isn\u2019t mentioned nearly as much as it should be is that painting out exterior brick significantly reduces maintenance costs. If you decide to leave your brick exposed, you will have to clean the surface and recesses regularly to ensure that it doesn\u2019t degrade over time. Painting ensures that you have a smooth surface to clean, which won\u2019t pick up dirt and grime very easily either.<\/p>\n

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What You Should Know Before Painting Your Brick Walls<\/h3>\n

Painting bricks seems pretty beneficial, right? Objective, it is, but there are a few things you should know about painted brick before you give it a try. One of the first things that you know is that once you paint brick it can be challenging to remove, so it’s best to consider the color and whether you\u00a0really<\/em>\u00a0want a painted brick home before you commit to it.<\/p>\n

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You should also keep in mind that paint, at its core, is just another surface coating. This means that it can degrade over time and therefore needs to be maintained. This could mean repainting your home once a year depending on the state you live in, or it could start to peel and chip, which could look unsightly over time.<\/p>\n

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Another thing that you should keep in mind is that exposed brick is really good at hiding imperfections and dirt. With paint being a solid color, it makes it that much easier to spot bits of dirt and grime on the walls of your home. This being said, painted brick is significantly easier to clean, so it\u2019s a bit of a trade-off, but well worth it in our opinion.<\/p>\n

Painting your brick home also means that other exterior accents might not go well with the new color scheme, which means that you might end up changing more than the color of your house if it doesn\u2019t suit your taste or the overall aesthetic. This is why picking the color and finish of your paint is extremely important, and shouldn\u2019t be done on a whim.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n