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 ...

Sometimes, even despite attentive maintenance and care, brick masonry fireplaces amass a fair amount soot, mildew, and efflorescence that cumulatively dates a modern home. While a teardown of this ...

While a red brick exterior adds a classic and timeless look to a home, and red brick interior walls or fireplaces can bring a rustic look to a home’s interior, it’s not a look that appeals to everyone ...

First, you should clean the brick before you begin painting it. To do this, use a wire brush and soapy water to scrub down the brick. Make sure the brick is completely dry before you begin the ...

Painting brick can be an easy way to update the look of any exterior or interior space. While raw red brick is beautiful in many contexts, there are other instances where painting the brick is a good ...

There are two distinct views about painting a brick house. One view is a newly painted brick house looks fresh, trendy and new. There is anecdotal evidence that well-done, painted brick houses, ...

Q: I would like to paint the brick and tile around my fireplace, which has a gas insert. I suspect it might involve different prep work and paint for each surface. How should we proceed? A: You face a ...