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New Construction Painting Bricks
Posted on 9/27/21 at 3:10 pm
Posted on 9/27/21 at 3:10 pm
Contemplating a new build and have been riding through a number of new subdivisions for ideas. I've noticed that many of the newly constructed homes have painted brick. Is this a new trend and is it something that makes sense?
Seems like the constant upkeep and painting would become expensive. I must admit that it is a good look, but I'd imagine that the ongoing upkeep would be a pain.
What says the H&G?
Seems like the constant upkeep and painting would become expensive. I must admit that it is a good look, but I'd imagine that the ongoing upkeep would be a pain.
What says the H&G?
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Posted on 9/27/21 at 3:13 pm to failuretocommunicate
Don't do it!
Posted on 9/27/21 at 3:15 pm to failuretocommunicate
Some newer subdivisions have horrible covenants and require certain colors to be used. Across the street from me they are about halfway done building 40 houses, and every brick home is painted. Saw some very nice looking homes go up, and then all painted a white, gray, or other neutral color. Yeah it looks nice now when they're all similar, but upkeep on brick that is painted will be a pain.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 3:17 pm to failuretocommunicate
I wouldn’t paint the brick for the reason you stated. Brick will last 100 years before any maintenance is needed in many cases.
I will be painting my brick house before I put it on the market because the brick is ugly (2017 construction). With new construction, you should be able to buy a good-looking brick that won’t need paint.
Be sure to put down hay or straw around the bottoms of the walls as soon as they lay the first course. The mud splashing up on the brick will not come out.
I will be painting my brick house before I put it on the market because the brick is ugly (2017 construction). With new construction, you should be able to buy a good-looking brick that won’t need paint.
Be sure to put down hay or straw around the bottoms of the walls as soon as they lay the first course. The mud splashing up on the brick will not come out.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 3:25 pm to failuretocommunicate
A lot of houses with white painted brick and black roofs being built all around us.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 5:30 pm to failuretocommunicate
I painted mine in 2011. It still looks good. Use a high end exterior paint if you decide to go this route.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 11:35 am to failuretocommunicate
A lot say don't do it. I like the look. If you want to have a sturdy brick home, then you can find a really cheap brick, and just paint it.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 12:34 pm to failuretocommunicate
i have a small portion of my new house that is painted brick, mainly the front of the garage and the jutt outs. Its just for design purposes to break up the brick. now my main brick has some that have a baby blue paint on them. hard to explain.
but in general my opinion is painted brick looks awesome. but you should pick a brick that is in style now, then in 20-25 years when you need to give the house a face lift and make it more modern....you paint the brick.
but in general my opinion is painted brick looks awesome. but you should pick a brick that is in style now, then in 20-25 years when you need to give the house a face lift and make it more modern....you paint the brick.
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