Toronto Brick Painting & Staining Services
Exterior brick painting is a good option when you are looking to achieve a specific colour/finish for the exterior of your home or if you have old worn out brick. Painting your brick can help you achieve a more modern look for your home because paint can be tinted in almost any colour and comes in many different sheens. In addition, if you have old worn-out brick, paint forms a layer over the brick which helps to cover up imperfections. With that being said, you will lose some of the natural brick texture since paint will be filling in the cracks and forming a layer overtop.
Our exterior brick painting services include:
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Painting over bare unpainted exterior brick
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Painting over previously painted brick or treated brick
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Preparing painted brick surfaces which are starting to peel
The Finesse Promise
2-Year Maintenance
All full paint jobs include FREE 2-years of scheduled maintenance. Life happens, and we want your house to look good even after we are done. It doesn't matter if your dog scratched the door, we will touch it up! This feature is limited to 1hr/ year and you must have the paint.
2 Year Warranty
Our team offers a 2 year warranty on our exterior painting projects. This is a workmanship guarantee and extends beyond the limits of the 2-year maintenance. Horizontal surfaces and areas where the owner explicitly asked to forego proper prep-work are not included in the warranty
Video Updates
We will provide you with video updates so that you know exactly what is going on without having to be there. Summer is short and you should be enjoying it stress-free
Toronto Brick Painting & Staining Process
Step 1 - Cleaning & Prepping the Brick for Staining & Painting
The brick must first be cleaned of contaminants & loose substrates must be removed. Cleaning is done as a SOFT wash. A pressure washer is sometimes used but NOT on full blast or else the brick may become damaged. The purpose is to remove loose contaminants, not go so hard that the brick is damaged. If the brick was previously painted, a scraper or wire brush is used to remove any loose paint or material. Problem areas are spot-primed to prevent bleeding and ensure proper adhesion of the finish coat. No priming is needed if the brick is being stained
Step 2 - Setting up Ladders, Scaffolding and Applying Exterior Paint/Stain to Brick
Often times, painting/staining brick involves working at heights and getting to hard to reach places. We are trained to safely work at heights and are equipped to reach the most difficult of spaces. Most of the time ladders are sufficient, however certain set ups require scaffolding or a boom lift.
Once the areas are safety measures are set up, we apply the paint or stain. The finish coat can be brush & rolled on or sprayed. For brick that is very rough or bumpy, spraying is faster and ensures that all surfaces are covered.
Step 3 - Cleaning up & Maintenance
If you stained your brick, you are done and don't have to worry about it... ever. If you painted your brick, you will have to apply a maintenance coat every 5-8 years. Make sure that you do this BEFORE the paint peels. If the paint has peeled and moisture has gotten underneath, you risk more of the paint failing.
Exterior Brick Painting Projects
Best Paints for Exterior Brick
#1 Benjamin Moore - Aura Exterior
Our top pick is Benjamin Moore's top of the line paint and is amongst the best paints available for exterior brick painting. This paint is thick, it covers extremely well and is durable. Aura is self-priming and can be applied directly to the brick or overtop primed/painted brick (we recommend priming). The only catch is that it dries extremely quick which makes it a bit harder to work with - especially in the summer.
Price: $117+HST / Gal
Exterior Brick Painting FAQ
Q: How much does it cost to paint my exterior brick?
A: Exterior brick painting projects start at $3,000 for a small house (~1200SF). The exact price will depend on the current condition of the brick, how porous the brick is, how many things need to be masked and how accessible the areas are.
Q: Why would I want to paint my exterior brick?
A: Painting exterior brick is a good idea if you are looking to achieve a spcific colour or finish. Paint can be tinted into almost any colour and is available in a variety of colour. Because paint forms a film over top of the brick, it is also good for hiding old brick and imperfections.
Q: What are the benefits of painting brick?
A: Painting exterior brick is a cost effective way of improving the overall appearance of your home. It is an excellent way of covering old worn-out brick and requires less investment than other treatments for exterior brick.
Q: How long will the paint job last?
A: You should apply a maintenance coat every 5 years or so. Depending on the conditions, the paint job could last longer or it could last not as long. Key factors affecting the longevity of painted exterior brick are sun exposure, moisture content of the brick and condition of the brick itself.
Q: Will painting my brick cause it to peel?
A: Over time, the paint will peel if you do not maintain it. Other factors could cause peeling such as moisture & efluresence
Q: What is the difference between painting brick and staining brick?
A: When you paint brick, you are applying a film which sits over top of the brick. Since paint forms a film, it can be tinted to any colour and can have any finish. The film also covers the texture of the brick and prevents moisture from entering or leaving. Brick stain absorbs into the brick instead of forming a film. Because there is no film, stains allow the brick to breathe and moisture to pass through. Stains can be tinted to various colours but cannot change finishes (ex, more shiny). Stains also keep the natural texture of the brick and do not hide imperfections as well as paints.
Q: What causes painted exterior brick to start peeling?
A: There are two main reasons why painted exterior brick start peeling. The first reason is simply wear and tear. Years of exposure to the sun and snow will cause paint to start peeling if you do not maintain it. The second reason for peeling is moisture. Since paint forms a film, it does not allow moisture to pass through. If moisture is getting into the brick from another location, it can cause the paint to lift off as the moisture tries to escape. Moisture can also cause efflorescence, an effect where minerals in the brick are drawn to the surface of the brick and form a chalky/powdery substance which prevents the paint from adhering to the brick.