Everyone loves a brick home. They have been a favorite since the days of The Three Little Pigs. Seriously, brick exterior homes are all benefits and no disadvantages. The stones maintain the temperature inside your home. It’s cool in the summer and warm in the winter. However, updating your brick exterior is necessary to keep it looking great and maintain your home\u2019s value.<\/p>\n
Staining is only an option if the brick, concrete, or any such porous material hasn\u2019t been painted previously. Staining can be done multiple times, but once brick has been painted, it\u2019s essentially sealed and a stain would not be able to penetrate. Brick staining is also a better option for brick that is generally in good repair, not deteriorating.<\/p>\n
So once you know that it\u2019s an option for you, here are some reasons to consider staining your home\u2019s exterior.<\/p>\n
It’s a great way to increase your home\u2019s value and give it extra curb appeal. But, staining brick is also a great option that can be more economical and give you longer lasting results, so it\u2019s something you might want to consider.<\/p>\n
When it comes to painting vs. staining brick, cost-effectiveness is a big plus for staining, right from the start. While painting requires one primer coat and two finish coats, staining brick only requires two coats total.<\/p>\n
This also means the cost to paint the exterior of your home is often 50% more than staining. The total price of course varies from house to house, but the difference can be significant.<\/p>\n
While there are many variables that will affect how long a paint or stain adheres to brick (weather, type of brick, and etc.). In general staining just lasts longer. Stain actually penetrates the brick, while paint sits on top of the surface.<\/p>\n
It requires less maintenance (which again, saves money) and lets the brick breathe vs. trapping in moisture like painting can do. So it\u2019s quite possible that you\u2019ll get more mileage for your money out of staining your brick exterior.<\/p>\n
Staining achieves a more natural look that highlights the texture of brick rather than masking it. This is because it forms a chemical bond with the brick rather than creating a flat-looking film over top of it.<\/p>\n
If updating the overall look of your brick home without the maintenance of painting every 3-5 years sounds appealing to you, then staining might be the best way for you to go.<\/p>\n