We paint the brick beautifully and correctly with our own hands

Surface preparation for painting

Before you start painting, you need to prepare the wall. The first step is to clean the brick of dust, grease, efflorescence, and sometimes mold. If the wall was previously painted, you must carefully remove the remnants of the old paint, otherwise the new layer will turn out to be uneven.

To prepare the surface of a brick wall for painting, you will need the following tools:

• metal scraper;
• metal brush;
• Master OK;
• roller or brush.

Use a scraper to remove old paint, a metal brush will severely scratch the surface of the bricks. Dust is removed with plain warm water supplied under a slight pressure. But you cannot remove efflorescence or mold with water, you will only aggravate the situation. From mold, the wall can be treated with "Whiteness" or other chlorine-containing preparations.

The hardest part is getting rid of the protruding salt. First, try to gently remove efflorescence with a stiff metal brush and wait a few days. If plaque reappears, you need to be extremely careful, observing all safety rules, treat the wall with ammonia or 5% acetic acid.

When working with a scraper or wire brush, you should try to preserve the cement joints as much as possible. If, nevertheless, you see that in some place the cement spills out, you need to remove it. The same must be done in those places where there are damaged bricks. Then, slightly moisten the cleaned area, seal it with cement mortar. After leveling and removing any cement residues, wait 3-4 days for the cement to dry completely.

Latex paint is considered the leader of all paints for durability.

After finishing cleaning the wall and waiting for it to dry completely, you need to prime it. First, you need to apply a special masonry primer with a roller or brush to the surface, which can penetrate into the brick and close open pores in it.

After waiting for the varnish to dry completely, treat the wall surface with a primer. The quality of painting directly depends on the quality of the primer, so it is better not to save money and purchase a special primer for bricks with increased water resistance.

First, the places cleared of grease, mold or efflorescence are primed, and then the entire wall, applying a second layer of primer to the primed places. 2-3 hours after applying the primer, you need to walk over the entire wall with medium-hard sandpaper for better adhesion to the applied paint and proceed directly to painting.

Painting a brick wall can be carried out in two cases: when there is a need to change the appearance and after a lapse of time to return to its former beauty. If you choose the right color, you can emphasize the architectural features of the building - this is true when it comes to the facade. However, quite often a brick wall becomes part of the interior, in this case, it is also necessary to carefully approach the choice of paint and follow the technology of the work.

Application instructions

Painting tools such as a roller and a brush are usually used to paint the facades of buildings. A more professional approach is the use of spray guns - paint sprayers (spray guns). However, there are some nuances here, due to which it is better to turn to specialists for such a painting method:

Before painting, the wall must be treated with a water-repellent impregnation.

1. When painting walls with a spray gun, the surface texture does not matter, but you need to have a set of nozzles that allow you to choose the ideal size and saturation of the "torch" of the jet, as well as the quality of spraying.If there is only one nozzle, then it may not fit the consistency of the paint and it will have to be heavily diluted, which is highly undesirable, such a layer will not last long.
2. Adequate compressor capacity is required. The pressure should be such that the coloring composition is sprayed, and large drops do not fly from the spray gun, this will affect the appearance of the painted facade.
3. Spray painting is not performed when applying a composition with a granular additive (textured paint).

It is best to use a roller when painting a brick wall. The length of the pile can be selected depending on the type and consistency of the coloring material; with careful rolling of the wall, the paint will safely get into all the cracks and irregularities of the surface.

The device of the spray gun for painting the wall.

In this case, the best saving of paint is achieved, which is comparable to the specific consumption per 1 m 2. indicated on the package. To apply a granular coloring composition, you can use textured nozzles on the roller.

There is a rule that is recommended to be followed whenever possible: one entire facade must be painted at one go. This is a guaranteed way to avoid shade drops at the borders of the painted areas.

It is necessary to apply the composition evenly, without returning to one place several times, otherwise after drying there will be a noticeable spot of a more saturated color. The same applies to the boundaries of the sites, which are better to be made somewhat blurred and not to roll these places many times, so it is most convenient to do this work together.

After the first layer has completely dried, it will be possible to visually evaluate the result depending on the lighting on this side of the house. If defects and imperfections are noticed, they can be eliminated by additional rolling of the entire surface or part of it.

The quality of the result and the aesthetic appearance of your home depend on how scrupulously and responsibly you approach the matter.

Therefore, when choosing materials, it is better to consult a sales representative who will recommend the coloring composition individually, in relation to your conditions.

Brick painting

Properties and purpose

For these purposes, the wall surface should be covered with a protective layer of paint or varnish, which should have the following properties:

• Water resistance
  ... It is especially important for often requiring this quality, because the cladding of bathrooms, toilets and kitchens must also withstand high humidity. Plus, the moisture resistant paint is easy to clean and your walls will always look like new;
• Vapor permeability
  ... The beauty of brick walls lies in their ability to "breathe", that is, let water vapor pass from the inside out. To prevent such emission from being disturbed, the paint must be vapor-permeable;
• Resistant to UV and other solar radiation
  ... Under the influence of light in the UV spectrum, many materials fade over time, which is unacceptable for facade and interior paints;
• If the surface will be outdoors, then its coating must be frost-resistant.
  ;
• Elasticity
  ... The film covering the brick must be sufficiently elastic so as not to crack or flake off when the geometry changes during shrinkage processes and thermal expansion of the material;
• Good hiding power on porous and non-uniform surfaces
  ... Not all paints are suitable for working on materials and surfaces such as brickwork, and the consumption may be too high.

Materials (edit)

The modern building materials market provides a huge selection of coatings, paints, varnishes and primers for processing various surfaces, including bricks.

In order not to be mistaken when choosing the right material, follow these principles:

Look for materials made with water or compounds that are harmless to humans.Previously, they were prepared on the basis of organic solvents, since only with this composition it was possible to achieve the desired coating qualities

Today the situation has changed, and excellent and reliable paints and varnishes are made on the basis of water;
Be sure to pay attention to the purpose of the coating specified in the manufacturer's instructions. Pay particular attention to the place of use: outdoor or indoor work, dry or damp rooms, heated or unheated, etc .;
Choose materials with good vapor permeability

A brick wall absorbs moisture from the interior and removes it outside, so the paint must allow water vapor to pass through;
Check if the option you have chosen is suitable for processing porous and non-uniform surfaces;
Choose well-known manufacturers with a good reputation and a solid history of producing quality materials. It is best to buy products from European manufacturers such as Tikkurila, Belinka, Caparol, Dulux and other firms of this level.

Any cement, silicate or polymer paint is suitable for painting a brick surface, varnishes and glazes can also be used, but experts advise opting for an acrylic water-dispersion paint. This material is absolutely harmless, strong, beautiful and durable.

For interior work, you can use a water-based varnish. Modern scuba diving equipment looks great and has excellent characteristics, they are completely harmless and have a long service life.

After choosing a paint, select a primer immediately. For acrylic dispersion, medium to deep penetration acrylic primer should be used. Also, it will not be superfluous to immediately purchase an antifungal composition and a means for removing efflorescence from the wall.

Brick surface painting

While the plaster is drying, you can prepare the required amount of paint for painting the plaster under the brick. The dosage of the colors of red-brown, red, orange and black can be easily selected when painting a small sample, and then transferred in the required proportions to the entire volume of paint for the entire wall area. Before starting painting, it is necessary to prime the embossed surface of the wall with an imitation of brickwork with a primer. You can use a roller or wide brush.

After drying the surface, it is necessary to start painting the bricks with the prepared paint with the addition of the required color scheme.

It is possible to achieve a color scheme that exactly matches the color of the ceramic bricks. In this case, it is better to paint with a brush, although it is possible with a roller. After painting the entire surface, it remains to wait until it dries and paint the seams.

View of the finished wall made of plaster

For this purpose, it is a good idea to use the finishing putty Vetonit LR. It is brought to the required consistency and a little black Tex color is added. This thick filler is applied with a 3.5 cm wide flat brush to all joints between the bricks. The effect will be very original, no different from natural brickwork.

It remains to wait for drying and apply a protective varnish. You can keep it simple and paint over all the seams with white tex paint. Those who are not satisfied with the red color of the brick can simply paint the entire surface with white acrylic paint.

Coating with protective varnish

After the surface with imitation of brickwork has completely dried, it is necessary to make a protective varnish coating. This will allow you to perform wet cleaning in the future without fear of damaging the painted surface. For this purpose, it is better to choose matt acrylic varnish for parquet work.

After varnishing and drying, the work can be considered completed.

Additional Information: How to paint imitation stucco brick

A brick wall is relevant among various interior styles, but when it is unrealistic to build it, it can be imitated in any way. How to paint a plaster brick wall? In this article, we will show you how you can paint a brick wall without resorting to the services of artists.

There will be three ways that will require simple materials, a little patience and neatness.

At all times, people have tried to make their home beautiful. A variety of finishing materials, unusual furniture, original ceiling designs and much more allows you to add style and originality to any room. But quite often a situation arises when, with a minimum of funds, you want to get the most effective result.

It is to this option that wall decoration with plaster brick.

Design solutions in the interior are so different that studio clients sometimes do not have enough words to describe the options that they are offered for organizing the space inside the home. A resident of a usually metropolitan apartment, through certain manipulations with the internal space, can feel himself in a deep taiga, where the walls will turn out to be like a hut built of thick, rough logs. Another area of ​​architectural delights can be the loft style, in which a person feels like at a factory.

Feelings such as if the work shift had just ended, everyone left the enterprise.

The mixture is picked up with a spatula and poured onto the surface, then leveled upwards. If you want a brick wall made with your own hands from plaster to look as unnatural as possible, do not try to smooth the surface too much. Brick is rarely perfectly smooth, more often it is rough and uneven.

It will be impossible to restore the original appearance of the painted wall of the house, it is impossible to remove the applied coating from the brick, in the future only repainting is possible. Moreover, the layer will last no more than five years. And as a natural material, brick will ooze efflorescence and moisture, which over time will spoil the appearance of the finish.

In any case, the operation must be approached with due share of responsibility, since improperly done work with your own hands will give the walls the appearance of a cheap craft.

• the ability to work with solutions that quickly freeze, as they have time to "grab" and dry;
• a large selection of materials and flexibility in carrying out any complex of works. The form of the structure fully repeats the elements already considered;
• the ability to create a template directly on the wall and images of any shape;
• naturalness and naturalness of the appearance of the resulting brickwork.

For working with plaster, two steel trowels (20 cm, 5 cm) are used. With a narrow tool, the mixture is applied to a wide one. Also small defects (protrusions, pits) are corrected with a small spatula.

With a wide spatula, the base is smeared with gypsum plaster (starting from the edge), the layer is leveled. The work is carried out in separate sections, their area depends on the volume of the prepared solution (up to 15 liters are mixed at one pass). Achieving a perfectly flat surface is not worth it (natural brick does not happen like that).

You can use a brick plaster stencil to apply the seams.

Varieties of coatings

Facade paint for bricks is based on water or organic compounds. Each variety has its own characteristics, positive and negative sides.

It is important for the buyer to decide which properties to prioritize

Organosoluble nitroenamels and oil dyes

Possess
with the following characteristics:

1. Good
   penetration into the brick structure.
2. Sustainability
   to UV rays.
3. Creation
   on the surface of a thin water-repellent film that interferes with the original
   material to "breathe".Because of this, condensation appears on the surface in large
   quantities.

It is recommended to refuse organic paint for the facade for those who equip the interior of living quarters. Otherwise, the walls will get damp too quickly, the microclimate inside is disturbed. Exterior facades, fences and brick walls are optimal for paints. The composition of the material is toxic. At the same time, it is protected from burnout, precipitation in the atmosphere.

Water soluble

For painting walls
- one of the most durable paints. Suitable even for gas heating
traction, stove heating pipes. Sometimes finishing work is carried out with this material.
inside the house. Compatible with different types of materials:

• Gypsum
  tiles with imitation brick.
• Gypsum,
  silicate brick.
• Simple
  bricks.

Water soluble paints are vapor permeable. The exchange of gases and liquids proceeds normally between the atmosphere and the surface. Fireproof, non-toxic material. It is allowed to use it to decorate the interior of the premises. Some varieties have heat-resistant qualities when painted.

Epoxy

Customers can
give the compositions different properties according to their desires. Resins are toxic,
or non-toxic composition. Adhesion properties and high strength always
typical for paints. Precipitation can cause some
harm. Painting the walls from the inside with such a composition will guarantee durability,
high quality coating. Can be used inside covered balconies.

Mineral

The basis for making the material in this case is ordinary cement. This paint is suitable for painting facades from both a practical and a decorative point of view. Balconies and fences can be painted with paint. It differs in the following characteristics when the sand-lime brick is painted with facade paints:

1. Water resistance.
2. Heat resistance.
3. High
   temperatures, precipitation in large quantities do not cause serious damage.

Fence or facade
buildings will be reliably protected from further destruction. Option is rarely possible
see when they decorate the premises inside.

Silicone

Mixtures with
silicone - the choice for buyers if the base has low properties
regarding adhesion. Such materials are well distributed over the processed
surfaces. For a long time, they are capable of not changing colors. Stoves, fireplaces
decorate with heat-resistant varieties.

Things to consider before painting

If you are thinking about how to paint a brick wall beautifully, consider a few nuances:

1. It is undesirable to paint fresh masonry. Before you continue to work, you must come to the end of the processes of weathering, drying, leaching. To avoid the appearance of defects on the painted surface, from the time of the construction of the masonry, you need to wait a year, and only then proceed to further finishing.

2. Brick in most cases is not intended for use in such a finish, so it will be very difficult to remove paint from it later. This is due to the structure of the material: the porous, rather uneven surface will not allow you to radically change again without hassle.

3. Such painting will need to be periodically renewed (every 5 years).

Fortunately, the disadvantages are easily offset by the advantages that painting entails:

you will divert attention from wall defects that have been influenced by time;
you can change the color of the masonry so that it is better combined with various interior details when it comes to interior walls, and other buildings when you are working on the facade of a building;
create a trendy, contemporary style.

How to choose paint?

A huge assortment of paints is presented on the building materials market today. They differ in composition, basis, scope and price. Choosing the right quality paint is the key to a long service life.It is necessary to approach its purchase very thoroughly.

First of all, you need to answer the question, what kind of wall are you going to paint? Will it be interior or exterior decoration?

Option for outdoor use

When choosing paint for painting the walls of your own country house or any other building, pay attention to a number of parameters

Water vapor permeability. This indicator is of key importance if the entire wall array is made of bricks. By painting the facade tightly with paint, you will deprive the walls of the opportunity to "breathe". Competent builders provide special ventilation gaps for these purposes. In this case, you can choose a paint that does not have a high or even medium vapor permeability. The same rule applies to buildings whose facade is only decorated with bricks, they only have facing.

You have noticed that very often the paint on the seams is destroyed first. This is due to an illiterate selection of material. The fact is that the composition of the concrete mixture includes alkali

Not all paints are resistant to it, therefore, when choosing, you should pay attention to this aspect.

Waterproof. Different types of bricks have their own moisture absorption rate, so the material must be protected

Paint successfully copes with this. It should not leak or absorb water.

It is necessary to take it with high adhesion. The paint should adhere well to the surface to be applied. Moreover, brick is a porous building material. This must be taken into account for sure. To reduce paint consumption, it must have a high hiding power (to overlap the previous layer).

Types of paints for outdoor decoration

There are several types that are well suited for painting bricks on the outside. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages.

1. Acrylic. One of the most demanded materials for wall painting. Although vapor permeability is not high, this is quite enough. The main advantage is its ability to prevent the appearance of salt stains. This is one of the main problems of decorative finishing materials.
2. Silicone. One of the main rules for painting brick walls is an annual exposure after its laying. The brick wall is painted only a year after construction. This type of paint allows you to do this after a week. Elasticity gives her such an advantage. Even if the masonry shrinks, the coating will remain unchanged. The obvious disadvantage is the high cost.
3. Silicate. This enamel will pleasantly surprise you with its price, but its characteristics leave much to be desired. Most likely, the wall will need to be updated after 2 or 3 years. The fact is that the paint and varnish material is not very resistant to aggressive environmental influences.

Internal works

Brickwork can often be found in modern stylish interiors. It is quite acceptable for styles such as loft, rustic or industrial. The choice of paint is an important step. The final result and the aesthetics of the interior will depend on it.

The main criteria that should underlie the selection are as follows:

• environmental friendliness;
• decorative effect.

All these requirements are met by such a form as water-dispersion paint, otherwise it is also called water-based paint. The base can be acrylic, then the paint will last a very long time. There may be minerals.

Painting brick walls outside

When carrying out work, preparation is given the most attention. The stage determines how reliable and durable the coating will be afterwards. Painting of facing bricks takes a little time.

The following
actions simplify the preparation of facades:

1. Special
   devices are used for cleaning from mold and mildew.
2. Ordinary
   water get rid of salt stains, stains. The hard brush will also become
   an indispensable assistant in performing such work.The problem is not advised to solve
   acidic compositions.
3. Deliverance
   from traces of dirt with dust, soap solutions help here.
4. Putty,
   thorough plastering of the surface.
5. Update
   seams at the masonry.
6. Process
   priming.

Dryness, cleanliness
- mandatory requirements for walls by the time they will be painted.

Types of paintwork

Consider the main types of wear-resistant brick paints intended for outdoor use.

Acrylic

Such compositions are distinguished by good resistance to temperature extremes, they are operated from eight to eleven years. Walls painted with acrylic paint are not covered with cracks, react normally to wet cleaning. The covering layer does not crumble from exposure to sunlight and precipitation. The main component of the composition is a resin that does not absorb water well.

It is believed that newly erected brick walls are not immediately painted, but this restriction does not apply to alkyd compounds. They contain a binder that counteracts the alkaline corrosion characteristic of fresh masonry mortar. So if a month has passed after construction work, you can safely paint the walls with an acrylic compound.

Silicone

Paints of this group have good durability, dry within three hours after application. The siloxane composition present in the material reliably protects the surface from the formation of fungal mold. Under the influence of ultraviolet light, the paint does not change its original shade.

Silicate

From a brick surface painted with such a composition, dust and dirt are removed in a natural way, at the time of precipitation. A house painted with silicate paint will stand for twenty years without requiring repairs. The main color of silicate group paints is considered to be white, but by adding dyes it is possible to transform it into a different shade.

The material is applied in two layers, with an interval of one day.

Enamel

The material is toxic and fire hazardous, contains varnish. It has good water resistance, strength and corrosion resistance. Final drying occurs in six to twenty hours.

Water soluble

A durable paint used for painting facades of walls. It is allowed to paint brick stone chimneys with such material, to carry out interior decoration. Water-borne paint is an excellent choice for facing, gypsum or silicate bricks. It is distinguished by sufficient vapor permeability, guarantees a full exchange of moisture and gas between the wall and the atmosphere, does not contain toxic additives, and does not ignite.

Mineral

Such paints are made on the basis of cement material, are excellent for facade decoration, are distinguished by good resistance to moisture and temperature extremes, and create a reliable protective layer for brick walls. The operating period is ten years or more.

Epoxy

They differ in various qualities, due to the resins included in the composition, they are toxic and environmentally friendly. They adhere well to a brick surface, but poorly resist the effects of natural factors. To extend the life of such a paint, a varnish layer is applied on top of it.