{"id":2148,"date":"2024-03-12T10:19:54","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T14:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/surrey-white-rock-langley-north-delta\/?post_type=community&p=2148"},"modified":"2024-03-13T00:23:26","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T04:23:26","slug":"brick-painting-langley-surrey","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/surrey-white-rock-langley-north-delta\/community\/brick-painting-langley-surrey\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Know About Brick Painting in Langley & Surrey"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bricks are a staple when it comes to exteriors in Surrey\\White Rock\\Langley\\North Delta. Beyond the traditional look, they are strong and sturdy for buildings. Many people assume changing the brick is as simple as painting a wall. The job is a bit more intricate than that.<\/a> In addition to basic painting skills and tools, you must know that there are a few things to consider before taking on such a project.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. You Need Clean<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before you begin work, it\u2019s recommended that you work with protective gear including gloves and eyewear while using the pressure washer. Chemicals and pressure from the washing can be harmful to you. Bricks are a porous material. Your bricks will need several dry days to completely dry. You do not want to paint over wet bricks and trap moisture inside. This can result in bubbling and peeling.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once the washing is completed, allow the brick plenty of time to fully dry. This will take a few days at least because brick is a porous material that traps moisture.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Choose the Right Color<\/span><\/h2>\n

If the bricks have lost their luster, or never really had it, you have a lot of options to add color to the brick portion of your home. Change the color with a perfectly painted solution. Whether you paint your brick exterior with natural hues, or something a little more vibrant, there are no color rules. Here are a few of our favorite hues:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n