Brick Painting Services
CertaPro Painters® of New Orleans, LA
Brick Painting & Limewashing in New Orleans, LA
CertaPro Painters® of New Orleans provides professional brick painting services for both residential and commercial properties throughout the Greater New Orleans area, including neighborhoods such as Mandeville, Lacombe, Metairie, and surrounding communities. Brick exteriors are common across South Louisiana for their durability and timeless character. While brick resists rot and impact better than wood or vinyl, natural masonry offers limited color variety, and years of intense sun, humidity, and severe weather can leave surfaces faded, stained, or worn.
Painting your brick exterior is an effective way to refresh curb appeal and give your property a clean, updated appearance. A high-quality masonry coating helps seal the porous surface and adds protection against New Orleans rainfall, UV exposure, and seasonal storms. Whether you want to brighten a historic home or create a bold new look for a commercial building, our team can help you select a long lasting color that complements local architecture and performs well in Gulf Coast conditions.
Limewashing for Historic and Traditional Brick
For homeowners who want a softer, more natural finish, limewashing is a popular alternative to standard brick paint. Limewash is a breathable, mineral based coating that soaks into masonry rather than forming a thick surface film. This allows moisture to escape while still providing protection, which is especially valuable in New Orleans’ humid climate. Limewashing also creates a timeless, weathered appearance that pairs beautifully with historic architecture found throughout the city. Our team can customize the opacity and tone of the limewash to achieve anything from a subtle patina to a brighter refreshed look.
Ready to update your brick exterior? Contact CertaPro Painters® of New Orleans today to schedule a free estimate.
What You Should Know Before Painting Your Brick in New Orleans
1. The most important thing to understand before painting your brick is that it’s a permanent change. Once painted, brick cannot be restored to its original, natural color. While you can repaint it with a different shade in the future, the original unpainted look cannot be recovered. That’s why we recommend homeowners in New Orleanscarefully consider their decision before moving forward with this service.
2. After your brick home is painted, it will need occasional upkeep—such as power washing and periodic exterior repainting—to maintain its fresh, clean look in Louisiana’s humid climate.
3. Brick painting requires precision, especially in regions like Acadiana where high moisture levels and sun exposure can affect the finish. It’s essential to hire experienced local professionals who understand how to prep, seal, and paint masonry surfaces properly. Mistakes during application can lead to trapped moisture or premature peeling.
Fortunately, when you choose CertaPro Painters® of New Orleans, you’re working with a team that understands the unique demands of South Louisiana homes. Our proven process and local expertise ensure a durable, beautiful result you can trust.
We have hired Howard & Associates for multiple paint jobs. They always do a great job in a timely manner. Highly recommended.
- Jean-Luc D.
Why You Should Hire a Professional for Brick Painting in New Orleans
If you are considering painting your brick home, it is important to understand both the material and the preparation required for a lasting result. Brick is highly porous and must be thoroughly cleaned before painting, often using professional pressure washing at the correct setting to protect the mortar. Proper preparation may also include sealing cracks, repairing damaged areas, and fully caulking joints to help prevent water intrusion before any coating is applied.
Painting brick is more than a curb appeal upgrade. It is a long term decision, since painted brick cannot return to its original natural color. Without the right preparation or proper masonry coatings, finishes can chip, peel, or wear prematurely, especially in New Orleans’ humid, storm exposed environment.
Homeowners throughout the Greater New Orleans area trust CertaPro Painters® of New Orleans for professional brick painting services. Our experienced team understands how to protect masonry surfaces while delivering smooth, durable results. From detailed surface preparation through the final coat, we focus on quality workmanship that keeps your painted brick looking beautiful for years to come.
Ready to refresh your brick exterior? Schedule a free estimate with CertaPro Painters® of New Orleans today.
Other Residential Services
Brick Painting
In many of our local communities, brick homes are quite popular. If you are not a fan of the traditional orange and brown tone brick on the exterior of your home, you can always have it professionally painted by our experienced painting contractors.
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Vinyl and Aluminum Siding Painting
Whether you have high-tech vinyl siding or a more traditional siding, CertaPro knows how to restore them. Our team has the right approach to add new life to your exteriors.
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Painting and Staining
At CertaPro we offer a variety of interior and exterior home painting and staining services, including your home’s deck and fencing. Regardless of the room inside your home that needs an update or the area of your home’s exterior that needs protection from Mother Nature, our team works with you to determine the best plan of action for your home.
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Stucco Repairs and Painting
As with any other home exterior, it’s important to maintain the stucco or EIFS (also known as synthetic stucco) covering your home. The CertaPro team is very knowledgeable in both repairs and painting related to these two materials and will work alongside you to determine what services your home needs.
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Cabinet Refinishing and Repainting
Your cabinets are perhaps one of the most touched surfaces in your home, so it’s no surprise that they wind up with a little wear and tear. At CertaPro we’ll work with you to find a finish or paint that meets the needs of your home and daily routine.
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Drywall Repair
Whether your home has water damage that requires drywall repair or your walls have medium-to-large holes that need patching, the CertaPro crew will patch, sand and prime, to create a flawless surface to paint on.
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Concrete Staining and Epoxy Finish
Applying a stain to an interior or exterior concrete floor can add a unique dimension to any space. You can enhance the durability of your concrete with an epoxy floor coating. The CertaPro team is trained in applying concrete stains and epoxy floor coatings.
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Carpentry Services
Carpentry is a great way to add elegance to a home. Our full-service carpentry division at CertaPro can work to install decorative borders around your home including crown molding, baseboards, door casings, fireplace mantels, and wainscoting.
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Color Consultation
Not sure which shade to choose? Struggling to differentiate matte, satin and gloss? We’ll help you navigate the sea of options to find a color that matches your home’s interior aesthetic and stands up to your family’s daily routine.
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Power Washing
Power washing is a vital step in painting the exterior of your home. CertaPro uses the process to remove mold, oil, and old paint so new paint absorbs into your surface better.
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Wallpaper Removal and Installation
Removing and applying wallpaper can be a tricky task. The crew at CertaPro is skilled in removing wallpaper and will make this time-consuming task, hassle-free for you. We will work with you to help you choose a wallcoverings style that’s perfect for your home, and then apply it to your walls. All you’ll have to do is enjoy the final look.
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Faux Painting and Decorative Services
If it’s a distinct look you’re after, the CertaPro crew has the skills required to make your vision a reality. Our team will work with you to find the perfect faux finish for your home’s unique style.
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EPA Lead Certified
At CertaPro Painters® of New Orleans, LA we are EPA Lead Certified. This means that if we are performing a renovation, repair or painting project that disturbs lead-based paint in your home, we use certified renovators who are trained by EPA-approved training providers and follow lead-safe work practices.
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Areas We Serve
If you do not see your area on the list below, please give us a call at 504-264-6064.
