{"id":1768,"date":"2021-04-09T16:51:21","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T20:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/northwestflorida\/?post_type=community&#038;p=1768"},"modified":"2024-07-04T08:34:45","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T12:34:45","slug":"pros-and-cons-of-painting-your-brick-home","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/northwestflorida\/community\/pros-and-cons-of-painting-your-brick-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Pros and Cons of Painting Your Brick Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s always been a debate about whether you should paint your exterior brick or not. Experts say go for it. It will keep the brick polished, giving off a fresher look for your home.<\/p>\n<p>Still, this aesthetic effort comes with consequences you have to consider before going for that fresh coat of paint. We asked top house painters in Destin about all the pros and cons of painting your exterior brick.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what our pro painters at <a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/northwestflorida\/\">CertaPro Painters\u00ae of Northwest Florida<\/a> have to say about it.<\/p>\n<h2>Pros of Painting Exterior Brick<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1770 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1152\/2021\/04\/Brick-Home-Painting.jpg\" alt=\"Brick Home Painting\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1152\/2021\/04\/Brick-Home-Painting.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1152\/2021\/04\/Brick-Home-Painting-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1152\/2021\/04\/Brick-Home-Painting-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As time passes, the color of your exterior brick will eventually fade, making your home look outdated. Here\u2019s how painting can help.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Increase Your Curb Appeal<\/strong><br \/>\nAs we\u2019ve mentioned above, it\u2019s totally okay to paint your exterior brick. Just keep in mind that it\u2019s highly advised you use a dark color like grey or a classic white shade. That will upgrade your exterior look.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also best to leave the job to pro painters. There\u2019s a proper way to paint brick, and a little mistake can ruin the whole makeover.<\/p>\n<p>Contact the top painting contractors in Destin at <a href=\"tel:850-387-0890\">850-387-0890<\/a>. CertaPro Painters\u00ae of Northwest Florida offers FREE color consultation, too. Call us today!<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. It Offers Protection<\/strong><br \/>\nNew paint can act as a sealant for your brick house. It will protect your home from harsh weather changes, rain, and other seasonal damages that reduce the color of your brick.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. It\u2019s Low Maintenance<\/strong><br \/>\nThe good thing about painted brick is that it\u2019s easy to keep clean. Without paint, brick is porous and therefore catches plenty of dirt and debris.<\/p>\n<p>With paint, the brick surface becomes softer. You can easily clean it with power washing from time to time.<\/p>\n<p>CertaPro Painters\u00ae of Northwest Florida also offers power washing services. We can do both your brick painting and maintenance.<\/p>\n<h2>Cons of Painting Exterior Brick<\/h2>\n<p>A painted brick may just not be for everyone in terms of the following cases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. It\u2019s Permanent<\/strong><br \/>\nOnce you paint your brick, you can never get it back to its original exterior. It will need to stay painted. Removing it can be very costly, too. You can still switch paint colors, though. So that\u2019s a nice tradeoff.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Moisture Can Cause the Paint to Chip<\/strong><br \/>\nExcess moisture can cause the brick\u2019s paint to chip over time, especially if it\u2019s close to the ground. Just make sure to repaint it every 7-10 years (not so bad) to avoid the paint from chipping.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. You Might Need to Clean Your Exterior More<\/strong><br \/>\nPainted brick is easier to clean more than the natural brick exterior but dirt and mildew are more visible on any painted surfaces. Again, occasional power washing will help you get rid of these blemishes.<\/p>\n<h2>Hire<a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/northwestflorida\/\"> CertaPro Painters\u00ae of Northwest Florida<\/a> for Your Brick Painting<\/h2>\n<p>CertaPro Painters\u00ae of Northwest Florida has a team of experienced painters that offer the highest-quality brick painting services in Destin. Call us today at<a href=\"tel:850-387-0890\"> 850-387-0890<\/a> to get your<a href=\"#estimate\"> FREE color consultation and a quote for our services.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s always been a debate about whether you should paint your exterior brick or not. Experts say go for it. It will keep the brick polished, giving off a fresher look for your home. Still, this aesthetic effort comes with consequences you have to consider before going for that fresh coat of paint. 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