Brick Painting
Enhance the aesthetic appeal of your property with professional brick painting services in Columbus, Ohio. Brick painting is a transformative technique aimed at altering the color or appearance of brick surfaces. At Profect Painters, we take house painting one step further. Providing homeowners an option to transform their brick homes into stunning cornerstones in their neighborhood. Our skilled house painters follow a structured prep process prior to applying the industry leading paints that will leave you with lasting results. Trust us to revitalize your space with our expert brick painting services in Columbus, Ohio.
Surface Preperation
The bricks need to be cleaned thoroughly before painting to remove any dirt, dust, or grease. Similar to our standard exterior painting prep, the brick is pressure washed and allowed proper time to dry. Loose mortar is replaced at this stage known as "tuck pointing".
The Paints
When selecting local house painters for your brick painting project. Always have a clear understanding of the exact materials they will be quoting you for. Dont be fooled by the low bidding painter that slipped in a low end latex paint seem more competitive. We offer three different options for brick painting but in this section we are going to assume you are not looking for "white washing". Our choice for solid color brick paint is Sherwin Williams Loxon line. Available in a waterproofing option for added protection on surfaces that need it. The second in a self cleaning option. A special chemical compound designed to shed dirt when it is wet.
The Reward
Ultimately brick painting can be a cost effective way to give your aging brick surface a new look. If you are in the market for a house painter to breath new life into your brick exterior. Please give us a call at 614.512.4650 or click the button below to schedule a free consultation.
Priming
Priming the surface is crucial to ensure proper adhesion. A high-quality primer suitable for masonry surfaces is applied evenly over the bricks and allowed to dry completely. Although there are many primers out there. It is crucial to use a masonry primer. We prefer Loxon Primer Sealer from Sherwin Williams.
When hiring a house painting contractor to paint your brick surface be sure to ask them their process. Trust me. You want this done right the first time.
Time to Apply
A reputable painting contractor will apply the brick paint by using an airless sprayer. This is the best method for getting the correct amount of paint on the brick surface. So is that it? Not quite. We need to make sure we get all the little cracks and crevices to ensure you are getting a result that lasts for years to come. This is done by using a thick roller cover, normally 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches thick. This ensures the coating is spread evenly across the rough surface.