Think carefully before you paint your home's exterior with a bold new color -- Skipping prepation or plaster can cause ...

Painting a brick building is not a new trend. For years, it’s been a way to bring older buildings “back to life” and give a ...

One of the simplest ways you can improve the exterior of your home is by painting. While it's more common to paint siding, even if you have a brick exterior you can apply a couple of coats of paint to ...

While many people appreciate the look of exposed red brick, others are inclined to paint brick to ensure that the material better complements the rest of a given space. “I think having brick in its ...

Curatola Masonry has warned against using standard paint on brick homes due to potential long-term damage, and suggested using masonry-specific mineral or vapor-permeable paints instead.

Fireplace too dark? Use our step-by-step guide to brighten it up and bring some life to your room. While some bricks are beautiful and shouldn't be painted, others might not have that classic ...

Brick is a classic exterior material, but it's not for everyone, and it often looks dated. With this easy DIY, you can give ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Up there with whether or not to paint antique furniture, the question of painting brick exteriors is one of the most controversial ...

You face a few different issues: how to prep brick and tile so paint sticks, which paint to use and how to apply the paint evenly to such textured surfaces. There’s considerable disagreement about ...

The weather is finally heading into warmer temperatures and many homeowners are considering cosmetic changes to welcome spring. When making important decisions about the design of your property, ...