BRICK Makeover --- Simple Steps Painting Brick & Stone

Painting Brick. Simple steps to painting brick and stone. Make over your brick in 3 simple steps.
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[@vocalone23]

There are not so many true experts to show this process? Will you guys upload another... You're the best at it...

[@mdear2010]

I wanted to thank you for all your videos. I have an older home and I couldn't afford the 10,000 bid for have my house painted. I watched this video on staining the brick instead of painting. Everyone I spoke to here in Texas talked about painting the brick. I used the exact brand that you showed and wow my house turned out great. I have a small graco spray rig and it wasn't that difficult process after watching this video. My neighbors are not jealous of the look. Thanks, again

[@angelicoutcry3478]

Once again you taught me something new. Here in Florida Cinder block is the standard go to material for most homes and general contractors have them top coated with typical latex paint when new limiting our options later down the road. However I do have customers request their brick being painted to modernize their homes at times. I'm shamed to admit it but I never really thought using a stain over the typical Seal-Krete, primer and painting. This is exactly why I keep watching as we can always learn something new and as "New ideas" go, you guys have God's favor. Very much appreciated, your a God send to so many.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for the support, it is much appreciated!

[@timothychastain997]

As a 3rd generation painter always a pleasure to watch you guys

[@MAGAMAN]

Must not be very good painter if you like watching these guys. They didn't even prep the brick before painting. That's a total amateur move.

[@samson6544]

You guys are the ultimate pros. Great videos!

[@oldentimes236]

Hey Chris, just wanted to take a moment to thank you. My wife is headed down to S.C. to her friends house to hang out and help her friend paint her apartment. Since I will be working and won't be able to take calls for their questions on how to do this and that while they are painting I told her to just pull up your KZbin channel and look up what they needed to know. Thanks for all the good content, I know they're in good hands.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for the support man!

[@brittanygray2742]

GUYS. This video could not be more timely for me!!! We just purchased a 1970's brick home in need of updating and I wanted to paint it, but didn't want the peeling issues. This looks like a great option for us! Thank you and love watching your videos!!!!

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@daveanderson1862]

Love your channel fellas Keep up the good work.

[@margaretd3710]

You guys are the best! Sure wish you were in Florida - you'd be painting or staining my home right now!!!

[@giomessi04]

Margaret D 9048882941 if you need paint job we live on Jacksonville fl

[@WDWysong]

Ditto...love your videos! Thanks fellas!

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching!

[@elijahhenry5971]

really appreciate the info guys thank you

[@benjaminczap8380]

I love the way you two interact! It's amazing how God has blessed you to build into him Mr. Chris...like a son. I have one employee currently and...I adore this young man. He is part of our family. Thank you so much for your example. - Benjamin

[@msimeon69]

Thank you for your help. Perfect timing for me.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching Mike!

[@jorgecarrada8111]

Cool videos guys! Thanks for the helpful info!

[@beteeho]

Cute couple. Would love to see a shot of the finished exterior from the street.

[@zackzander425]

They're gay?

[@ricomixology5264]

Excellent. This is way more productive than painting brick

[@marcio200011]

Love your videos fellas... I leave in New Zealand and always watching...

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for the support Marcio!

[@thetruth73]

Very informative love watching you guys work I love the videos. I'm a painter in Provo like learning new things.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for the support Brandon!

[@syshorizonenterprises7893]

I am glad I saw this because tomorrow I am going to have the house painted. Would be an even better video if you show what the house looks like with the new stain at the end.

[@maryannbillman5088]

Awesome video !!!Thank you !!!!

[@jasondugarelli7930]

I always learn something new on internet with chanels like yours

[@ProTexTV]

Gonna give this a shot today. Thanks for the good info.

[@cornerstonecontractingserv5161]

Thanks a lot for this vid .. have to see it few more times

[@nealanpaulaking9708]

Looks great

[@JuanGarcia-lf3et]

Great video and knowledge.

[@eddiethepaintermiguel8775]

Like always i said. I always Learn something whit you criss ... thanks for all you teach me.. 😊👍

[@shure46]

I can tell you I used HC colortop SC stain on patios and porches , and went back 10 years later to take a look , and they still looked great ..... That was one product I was able to check out years and years later .... I just happened to be back in that neighborhood and I thought "Hmm , I'm going to go check out that patio and porch" , and to be honest , I was surprised how good it looked after a good 10 years , I saw no problems at all , still looked really great

[@Isaiah4916er]

Thanks for that report. I was wondering about longevity.

[@doyleredwine1683]

Great vid and thanks for the response. Do you recommend the brush or a roller to push the stain in to fill rough areas? I have a repaint coming up where they want to paint the original brick a white. Brick is now earth tones colors. I had concerns over the paint peeling several years down the road and began to research brick painting because I always want to do the best job for my customers. I love the idea of the stain because of its penetration properties. thanks again my paint brother!

[@lsellclumanetsolarenergyll5071]

For this brick over can you guys do a DEMO video too? use Cinder Blocks and show how stain look versus paint look would look in a close up and what the benefits are from either or. I bet Customers will love it as a detail to know and see first hand. I learn more and more that if you can bring a DEMO Piece to the Customer they have a much easier way to choose the finish. Like stain brick. Most don't know what it would look like so how can you sell it to a customer. We just finished a house where we now do their back porch floor and front door as well. But it took the customer a min to realize the house isn't complete without painting those too.

[@jasondugarelli7930]

Nice job guys like always

[@Gmoon917]

Respect . Professional

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks George

[@f.a6253]

Hi, thanks so much for all the information, I live in Canada can use same stain in here? Can I use brush & roller? I don’t have spryer Thanks again

[@sirmize1230]

My favorite is Marine Based Paint by Sherwin Williams. MichiganDot has been making us use it for years. Also we back roll it with a 9 inch Roller 1 inch microfiber

[@pharrahhudson]

Oh my God thanks for KZbin university I really appreciate you guys telling us about this because I just bought a home that is a 1963 brick and I was thinking about DYI painting myself and I definitely will not do that I thought you can paint it with regular paint thank God I checked you guys first and another channel that says that it’s not a good idea to paint your exterior with regular paint and that staining brick is the best option for it not to break down or destroy the brick because I saw some examples of how the brick can break off when you paint over it because I can’t breathe and it’s already a finished product so I’m glad that I just seen this from you guys thank you so much keep doing what you’re doing. And I am in the Georgia area do you guys know anybody that is a really good painter that uses your products? And what are the questions I need to ask the painter to make sure that they’re using the right product for the project? I got to do some research on staining products I like your product I want to paint mines white. How long does this paint last and how often do you have to do touchups? And will it ship after a while and compromise the brick

[@3221timmy]

Great video and very informative. What brand stain did you use on this project

[@dennismason1187]

You guys are great, thanks for recording this job! I just thought about painting our brick, the whole front of the house and now I'm inspired. Any tips on what kind of sprayer I should get, probably a one time use to do the whole house? Also, how much paint did you use for this job? Thanks

[@otallono]

Paint on brick is an extremely bad idea long term. They are staining it, not painting!

[@arkivezaj]

Love the videos

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching!

[@julianfeliperinconavellane1967]

interesting video and useful video you always share an idea how to do every single project appreciate it.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching!

[@pace033]

Much respect

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks

[@pace033]

@@Idahopainter wish you were in the area.... I'd have you come over and give me a quote on doing my whole house.

[@jamesrose1340]

Great video guys. Do you recommend some stains to use? Brands etc? Types of sprayers to use?

[@chriscoco3036]

On brick we 1st coat with a masonry primer from sherwin-williams called loxon it seals and waterproof brick then paint with a Acrylic latex finish spray and back roll, this method priming method will stop the brick from absorbing the moisture from paint and will give you many years of a great looking project and easy repaint if you decide to repaint.,also saves you tuck pointing

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for sharing Chris!

[@michaelg4232]

Brick needs to breath.

[@scottdashnaw2345]

@@michaelg4232 it can breath from the back

[@Kitanaisback]

This is for staining also ?

[@Adam-jl6iq]

great video! For a smaller project does this stain work well to just brush and roll?

[@mkrug001]

Hey guys, could you use the Sherwin Williams H&C stain on the the fascia, soffit and trim (wood areas) of the house where you wanted the color to be consistent with the new brick color?

[@Recon2015]

Love you work and videos. Great work guy!!!! Can you stain exterior stone veneer? If yes, Primer first? How many coats? Etc..... Thank you!

[@otallono]

The whole point of stain is that it's being absorbed in to the brick. If you primed it, you would no longer be able to stain the brick. Paint will not stay attached to brick long term, this is why we stain. Paint is a bad idea.

[@freedomfam6]

I'm trying H&C on a stone facade. Is this the water-based product in the video and would that be what I want as well?

[@4BWVan]

Thanks for letting me know what kind of stain you're using. I am seriously considering painting or staining my brick house and I am doing research on it before I get into it.

[@carleenwhite9131]

Recently primed and painted cement walls and stairs w/ SW Loxon and SuperPaint. 1 winter season is all it took to begin paint to peel from steps (particularly where water build up was intense) have power washed all paint off. Cement was already stained a red tone throughout. Changing color to gray (I know, ouch). If I used a gray stain, I'm not certain it'll look good over the gray - whether it'll cover well enough over red (there's no spots to trial) In your experience, going over a darker color w/ a lighter stain color, will it cover or should I leave red alone? Customer REALLY wants the gray. Thanks! BTW, I LOVE your show, have learned lots!!

[@cardinalpoints2839]

Thanks guys!! I will be staining the red brick on my farm house and was worried that a light colored water base stain wouldn’t do the trick.

[@neighborbob2141]

Thanks for another great video guys. I have used that product and love it. Quick question regarding paint - what kind of paint should I use on aluminum siding? Product....sheen...etc?? Thanks in advance for your help Chris.

[@cityguyable]

Neighbor Bob what is the product they’re using called?

[@thebazile67]

They finally say near the end of the video: H & C Colortop. It’s a concrete stain sold by Sherwin Williams

[@jasonthibodeaux8063]

Thanks for simplifying this process! Any tips for tinting? I'm staining an 80's orange brick to convert to WHITE. Thanks for making great videos!

[@melray74]

A few questions. My house is mostly brick with some stucco and siding. My brick will be stained. What should I do with the stucco & siding? Can this also be stained? Or do I stain the stucco w/ brick then paint the vinyl siding??

[@daisyknight3448]

what kind of prep work do you do to the brick before staining? I was planing on just pressure washing it and letting it dry. any recommendations?

[@johnbell9281]

I’m not sure if I missed it or not but should I prime my break before I paint it ?

[@TheloniousP]

What sprayer would you recommend? I'm about to attempt this.

[@juanez8]

How did it go?

[@TheloniousP]

@@juanez8 went great! I would attach photos if I could

[@patriciascoles6280]

Looking at a traditional grey brick built home in Greece w friends.. this is v helpful. Hoping if we are able to purchase it we can find the appropriate stains to do the interior exterior. One question: are some stains created w some vapor permeability? Thank you!!

[@sharonlee7111]

👍🏼

[@ziadonalaobede8514]

I work in the field of paint and decoration and I love the tools of your work and I hope to send me some of this I live in Iraq and we do not have like you

[@jenniferconway8937]

Can you stain exterior stone veneer? Thanks in advance, you are awesome!

[@oskarbjornstad877]

This channel should be renamed the sprayer channel. Love spraying brick. Love paint no fully absorbing into coarse material. Love peeling paint after a couple years

[@otallono]

Stain not paint...

[@jamesgriffin4221]

Such a pleasure watching your videos, I have learned sooo much. Need help here, and didn't see it in any of the answers below. Am about to paint our red brick home here in sunny South Carolina, the final finish to be SW 7008 (Alabaster). Not sure what primer/stain to use as SW tell me to use the LOXON acrylic conditioner and then finish with SW 7008. It appears the SW 7008 is not compatible with the H&C COLORTOP stain used in this video. Any help would be appreciated.

[@Idahopainter]

I use H&C stain on brick

[@jonnynene4941]

I'm currently using a Nawkaw brick stain product on a very rough and uneven type of brick, you know those newer style brick that arent smoothed or flattened out when they're made. Using 25mm nap to apply and having a lot of issues. Going through tons of product, and finding it nearly impossible to get in the grout lines. Is this sort of product designed for spraying? Because my current application method is really turning me off of the product, although the brick is certainly a factor here aswell.

[@sadiemartin5606]

I’m in Australia and would love to know a comparable stain that I could use? Great tips thank you 👏

[@Idahopainter]

Not sure what they have over there

[@johnwharton6520]

Hey great video, I am doing new brick should i power wash first?

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for commenting! I featured your question in my Q and A: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqGyd5h3obuJjJY

[@powerfade7139]

A couple other people asked, and I'm interested, too: Can this product be applied with a roller and brush on rough brick, or is a sprayer necessary? Thanks

[@josephgarceau7880]

Sprayer is just the application method. Makes application faster. You can apply w roller and even backbrush to work stain into porous, uneven surfaces

[@guybowers9094]

I'm looking to do the brick on the front of my home but feeling a little unsure of how good it will look

[@mikevader1988]

Do you have to prep the brick in anyway before staining or painting it ? Like pressure wash or scrub with a wide stiff bristle broom?

[@austinmarius850]

Mike, while I’m only an amateur I can assure you 100% that you should ALWAYS prep any paint surface especially an outdoor surface. You should prep it by power washing and making sure you let it dry well. All the best and good luck!

[@nursenatedawg]

“Big Brush” aka Deck Boss. Pay the man.

[@Idahopainter]

lol, yeah!

[@zoricaj3434]

It would have been more useful to discuss types of stains for interior/exterior jobs etc. Believe it or not, there are people who do not use Facebook or Instagram!

[@aaronlea-art]

H&C color top solid is what they used in the video if that helps any.

[@BOTBOMB]

@@aaronlea-art thank you so much. I was looking for this type of paint so I can paint my customers house with it.

[@Jackmagee199814]

Aaron Lea just used solid stain H+C

[@RyanTheHandyman]

Any idea what color?

[@Ed1Ward]

What's Facebook? I thought Instagram was a hook up app!

[@doyleredwine1683]

Is that stain a xylene base product? what do you clean up with?

[@default_user_id]

Hi thanks for the guidance, I have awseome customer who keeps asking for 'paint' on his bricks. What products do you recommend for exterior mild salt exposure? I would never be on FB or Insta.

[@justingreenlee4081]

Would this stain work for poured concrete foundation where exposed outside or in a large basement storage room?

[@joecool8771]

It would have been nice to see the before and after pics of the front of the home

[@nashvillehousepainters]

have you used SW LOXON vertical stain?

[@xx300spartansxx]

Hi Chris! The use of stain and the explanation you give about not forming a coat on top and allowing the brick to breathe is awesome and makes perfect sense . I need your help. I have talked to two different sw representatives and they both told me they wouldn’t recommend using the a and c on brick and that kinda make doubt about their knowledge of their own product . I have a lot of respect for your and your work and I appreciate all the tips and sharing your knowledge.

[@bbancsov]

Really nice work! What brand of exterior brick stain do you recommend? Do you recommend diluting it with water if planning to use a Graco x5 sprayer?

[@Idahopainter]

No

[@bbancsov]

@@Idahopainter No to diluting? Sorry I saw at the end of the video you mentioned the product. H&C COlor top solid, thanks!

[@BK-vj1oz]

@@Idahopainter if using this solid stain on lannon stone do you have to do a clear coat over the top?

[@TITANTAB]

Great video guys and I have question what is the best stain for outdoor Bricks -is it Sherwin-Williams ?or Benjamin moor or what Product you guys using ? I live in Chicago. We have four seasons. Thanks

[@bradroutledge125]

Hey chris. When your spraying exteriors is it possible for spray to go up in the air and land on something like a car close by? If so what precautions would you take to make sure this wouldn't happen? Thanks

[@Idahopainter]

We have several videos on how to control overspray!

[@Idahopainter]

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[@fortagband8262]

I stained my entire brick house red with concrete stain. All by hand. I used a sponge (Several actually) and rubbed it in. Came out amazing but took forever. My neighbors thought I was crazy until they saw the results....lol

[@Idahopainter]

Wow, all by hand? That is crazy!

[@nunusthirst167]

Fortag Band Hey what’s up that’s exactly what I want to do with my brick house & I want it red as well. Is there any way you could share a pic of the finished result?

[@dennisbland6559]

Wondering how important it is to prime brick before painting? Or is staining the most cost effecient?

[@aaronmoon7311]

What’s up big dawg, I see you’re spraying over the electric box and other stuff, will it last just as long as the brick and how well will it sit on aluminum or gutters? Or should that be a different paint?

[@helencortecero9017]

Hello gentlemen. What color did you use for the stain? Thank you

[@billycarter124]

would i be able to stain my brick house using a roller,the brick and mortar

[@diannasloyer]

QUESTION What if you want a variegated look? I want to use stain but also want to see a variance btwn all the bricks. Would you recommend hand painting with three colors of stain? And should we paint the grout first...then the bricks?

[@jaxandmore440]

If your current brick already has a variagated look, you can use a limewash finish instead of stain. It will change the color of the brick while also showing off the variation behind it because it's semi-transparent if applied thin enough. It behaves differently than stain. If you have solid color brick and want a variatgated look, yes, I recommend using multiple neighboring tints of stain. Thought that will be significantly more expensive and time consuming.

[@zackzander425]

Does it allow moisture to come out of the masonry? Thats why most paint fails because the moisture gets trapped behind the paint. It will cause spalling too.

[@235112347]

Would you still recommend using a stain for old glazed red brick? Not very porous.

[@camartin7632]

We are purchasing a home this month, the house is brick and has been painted previously. How would you recommend painting over previously painted brick? Thank you!

[@jaxandmore440]

As with wood siding, you'll have to scrap to remove any loose paint from the brick, prime and repaint. Just an FYI, stain cannot be applied over painted surfaces.

[@tylerkitching201]

Is it better to back brush or back roll exterior brick?

[@lnparker40]

Can a stain be used to to get a less opaque look, so the brick can be seen some thru the stain?

[@blinderb853]

Can I use just a roller for masonry stain?

[@jamesfisher8368]

I have a brick house to limewash. Do you have any videos on that or any advice you can give me. Would really appreciate it. Painting Plus

[@kevinlingard46]

What other methods could some use to create that same or what other Process can someone use

[@brittanygray2742]

What color did you guys use on this job?

[@ruggedlifejewelry]

can i do this to a fireplace area?

[@HeyLookWhatICanDo]

Sold me on a brick stain with the penetrating properties. I was on the fence with painting the brick.

[@georgemachado6488]

What’s the proper way of painting wood panels ? What kind of paint is best for it to be gray ?

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[@shawnherley1926]

What’s the deal with re staining? How would you go back to original brick or changing color??

[@jaxandmore440]

Stain is meant to be a permanent finish. An option to regain the original brick look is to have it sandblasted.

[@reasonableperson1853]

Can you stain over brick that has already been painted?

[@jasebeard]

That’s my question as well

[@netwt449]

Do you use sealer before this or after this (when it is older brick)? THX for this video and info!

[@Idahopainter]

No need with this product

[@netwt449]

@@Idahopainter Good to know that stain does the trick; top notch advise from you guys THX! Friend! Be Well.

[@jasebeard]

Can you stain brick that has already been painted and is peeling bad now?

[@elliottalderson2788]

No response ? Let me give it a shot ! 1) The preexisting paint will inhibit the stain from penetrating the surface of the brick. That’s what paint does best and the only areas that will absorb stain is in the peeling areas only. Removal of all the paint and etching the surface is the only appropriate measure to get decent results . Prep work is key in solid painting/staining.

[@Kitanaisback]

What preparation do I need to take before staining my brick house ? Like primer etc

[@Idahopainter]

I have a video explaining this

[@jaxandmore440]

No primer needed. Clean the brick to rid it of loose and heavy debris before staining. That's the only prep required.