Painting brick with masonry primer and breathable coatings for a fresh look, with honest advice about the permanent change.
Painted brick is a popular look in Nashville, from crisp white ranches to deep charcoal modern farmhouses. It can freshen a dated house dramatically and unify mismatched brick, but it is also a serious decision. Painted brick is hard to reverse, and the paint needs maintenance over time. Brick is porous, so the wrong coating can trap moisture and cause flaking from the inside. A good brick painting job uses breathable masonry paint, careful cleaning, repairs to mortar and a clear explanation of what to expect over the years.
We clean the brick, test for moisture and efflorescence, repair loose mortar, prime with a masonry primer and apply two coats of a breathable masonry paint, by spray and back-roll for full coverage into the texture. We protect windows, roofs, landscaping and doors, and we match mortar lines and trim colors with care. We walk through color choices with samples and explain the maintenance ahead, including touch-ups and an eventual repaint, so painted brick stays beautiful.
Masonry paints let moisture vapor escape so paint does not blister or flake from trapped water.
Dirt, efflorescence and loose mortar are fixed first, because paint cannot hide a failing wall.
Spray and back-roll push paint into the pores and mortar joints so no brick color shows through.
Painted brick is a commitment, so we explain the maintenance and the difficulty of reversing it.
A clean, sound base.
Joints sealed and solid.
Strong bonding.
Moisture can escape.
Full pore coverage.
What to expect over time.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
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You tell us what you want painted or repaired and when, and we set an estimate visit that fits your day.
We look at the walls, ceilings, trim or exterior, check the condition and note repairs and prep.
You get a plain written scope with products, coats and schedule, and help choosing colors and sheens.
We protect your home, then clean, scrape, sand, patch, caulk and prime so paint bonds and lasts.
We paint ceilings, walls, trim and doors in order, with proper dry time and clean, crisp lines.
We clean up, walk the finished work with you, fix touch-ups and explain how to care for the finish.
Not when it is cleaned, sound and painted with breathable masonry products. Moisture problems must be fixed first.
Rarely and with difficulty, so consider your choice carefully.
Yes. Loose or crumbling mortar should be repaired before painting.
White, soft gray, charcoal and warm cream are popular. We bring samples to compare on your brick.
Many painted brick exteriors look good for eight to twelve years with occasional touch-ups.
Exterior PaintingFull exterior repaints with washing, scraping, repairs, priming and two coats of weather-ready paint for Middle Tennessee homes.Explore 
Pressure Washing Before PaintingSoft and pressure washing that removes dirt, mildew and chalk so new paint or stain bonds and lasts.Explore 
Trim, Soffit and Fascia PaintingExterior trim, soffit, fascia, window and door casing painting with wood repair and flexible, long-lasting coatings.Explore 
Front Door and Shutter PaintingBold, glossy front doors and crisp shutters painted for instant curb appeal, with durable weather-ready finishes.Explore Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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