How to Paint Bricks

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Protect furniture.

   Remove it from the room, or pull it away from the walls to be painted and cover it with tarps or drop cloths.
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   Step 2: Protect the floor with tarps or drop cloths.

   ,, Use appropriate removers for stubborn stains, following package directions carefully. ,, Tuck pointing is the process of replacing lost mortar between bricks. , This may take up to 24 hours, but they must be dry before applying the primer to prevent later damage from water seepage. , Use a paint stick equipped with a heavy lamb's wool roller made for brick applications.
   
   Work in sections from top to bottom, checking frequently for drips.
   
   Fill in small areas where the roller cannot reach with a paint brush.
   
   Allow the primer to dry thoroughly. , You will have a choice of finishes: flat, satin or high-gloss.
   
   Use the same roller and brush technique as you used to apply the primer.
   
   You may need 2 coats for full coverage.
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   Step 3: Set up scaffolding and/or ladders if needed.

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   Step 4: Clean the walls with a stiff wire brush

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   Step 5: making sure to clean out any loose mortar between the bricks.

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   Step 6: Fill any cracks with acrylic primer

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   Step 7: being sure to smooth the top evenly.

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   Step 8: Tuck point bricks if necessary.

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   Step 9: Allow bricks to dry thoroughly.

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    Step 10: Apply 1 coat of good quality acrylic primer for masonry.

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    Step 11: Apply a good quality latex masonry paint.

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