Pros and Cons of Painting Your Brick Exterior

Many of the homes in northeast Georgia are comprised of brick, which creates a common choice to paint it or leave it alone. What are the pros and cons of painting your brick exterior? Is it better to leave the original surface unpainted?   The professional team at CertaPro Northeast Georgia is very experienced in painting all types of surfaces and can help you decide! In this post we are going to go over the pros and cons of painting your brick home. This might help you make your decision to paint or not to paint?

Cons

• Time Consuming – with any exterior paint project, there is some prep work involved. With painting brick especially, the surface must be impeccably cleaned. All dirt, grime, mildew and debris need to be removed from the surface which can be challenging. This is due to the porous surface of bricks and their longevity.
• Trapped Moisture – It is important to paint your home correctly to prevent this from happening. After removing surface impurities you’ll want to also make sure that there is no trapped moisture. You’ll want to apply the paint correctly and choose a paint that will let moisture out but not in.
• Permanence – once you pick the perfect color for your home, do note that it might not be that easy to remove. Painting raw brick is a mostly permanent decision. It’s very hard to remove paint from this surface in the future so it’s important to pick the perfect paint for your project.

Pros

• Updated Look & Curb Appeal – one of the most important reasons to paint brick is to give your home a fresh look. Recent home design trends have indicated that home owners are opting for white or greige painted exteriors. Also, moving away from raw brick or dark colors is what the market is indicating. This new curb appeal with fresh paint makes your home appealing to buyers and guests alike. You’ll be keeping with the times and updating your home.
• Easy Maintenance – Brick that has been painted is easier to keep clean. The painted surface keeps moisture out and also dirt or other impurities that could affect the interior. It’s also great to see any paint chips or wear to address underlying issues or spots that might need more maintenance than if it was left raw.
• Protection – Applying paint to brick provides a type of sealant on the surface that protects it from the elements. The paint also blocks out moisture which is great for homes in high humidity climates. The paint acts as a barrier for any outside contaminants or debris from getting inside the brick. This makes paint a surface protector and helps keep bricks in good condition.

While painting your house is an individual choice, there are many benefits to painting. The professionals at CertaPro of Northwest Georgia know all the ins and outs of brick exterior projects. They can help with any size project and would be happy to help with your home’s exterior. If you have any questions about this post or to schedule a free estimate please reach out to them at 770-554-9275

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