Painting Brick Homes in Indianapolis

Painted Brick: A Popular Trend in Indianapolis

Brick exterior homes are very common in our service area of Indianapolis, areas like Carmel have many neighborhoods where nearly all of the homes feature natural brick exteriors. In the past 5-10 years it has been increasingly popular and common for customers to hire us to paint the face of the brick on their homes.

If you are considering having your brick home painted, we can help. Contact us to set up a free estimate appointment. After your estimate we will provide you with a quote and timeline for your project. In the meantime take a moment to read about the pros and cons, and other considerations to keep in mind when thinking about painting a brick home.

The Pros & Cons of Painting Brick

Painting a brick home offers an affordable way to dramatically transform the exterior. Painting brick homes does have some considerations to keep in mind.

Benefits of painted brick:

• Uniform and modern look that is sometimes not possible with natural (unpainted) brick.
• Surfaces are easier to clean
• Added layer of water resistance and protection

Considerations:

• Increased maintenance – once painted – new coats of paint will be needed every 7-10 years
• Permeant – once painted, it is very difficult and sometimes not possible to go back to a natural brick look
• More frequent cleaning – painted brick may need to be power washed more frequently than natural brick exteriors

The Process for Painting Brick Homes

Prep – Cleaning and prep are arguably the most important step in the project. Using tools like power washers, wire brushes, and soap to remove dirt, grime, and efflorescence is critical to the paint adhering properly. Sometimes more aggressive cleaning agents are needed to remove years of build up on the brick. Once clean, its important to carefully inspect for cracks or damage to areas, these will need to be patched with prior to painting, this is also a good time to apply caulking on any gaps.

Paint – Painting brick usually requires more paint per square foot than other common exterior surfaces. The brick will act like a sponge and soak up paint. A layer of primer followed by at least 2 coats of paint is recomended. Our crew typically uses rollers for painted surfaces but it is not the only viable option.

Brick Painting Projects Completed by Our Team

Below are some samples from our house painting portfolio of brick homes we have painted in the area. As you can see, white is by far the most popular choice for homeowners in Indianapolis. If you need help with color selection, we offer professional color consulting services where we can help you visualize color options on the home.