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1. Is it better to stain or paint brick?
   

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   Asked by sonshinegrl from Cashmere, WA
   Answered 16 years ago.

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   It depends on what you want to accomplish. To brighten the look of brick while keeping it somewhat natural, I would go with the stain. If you are not concerned with the inherent value of a brick facade, you can certainly paint but be sure to invest in a good masonry paint and prime the surface first to get the best results and save on paint use.
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   Answered by Modern Renovations, LLC 11466 Indian Trail Rd, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801, 540-421-6206 (Guru with 1307 pts.)

   Answered 16 years ago.

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   I would use paint due to its thicker viscosity. It will fill the porous surface better. If you use a stain, use a solid color stain. I have not seen semi-transparent stain used on brick. Do not use oil-based paint. It will seal the brick so it can't allow moisture to pass through, and the finish will have a good chance of peeling. Lots of opinions on this one.
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   Answered by Ricks Painting & Repair, Inc. 1021 Turner Farms Rd., Garner, NC, 27529, 919-669-9518 (Novice with 7 pts.)

   Answered 16 years ago.

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   use an elastomeric verses a latex or acrylic so it expands and contracts with the wall.
   Stains are great for allowing the natural appearance of the surface to compliment the aesthetic value, there are some great affects you can get with them, Cabbott is a great product line.
   
   Get to a Kelly Moore Paint store for all these products
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   Answered by AZ Reputation Management Services 220 N. 22nd place #1099, Mesa, AZ, 85213, 480-678-0017 (Novice with 8 pts.)

   Answered 16 years ago.

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   As a bricklayer I'am somewhat predjudiced about painting any masonry. Brick is meant to be a maintenance free product, however if you truly don't like the look there are many masonry supply companies that specialize in pigments, stains and paints for masonry. I would recomend you stop by your local masonry supply yard for info. on these products. Many of the new products will not only act as a waterproofing agent, but they will also protect your brick.
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   Answered by Anthony Sarno Masonry 1254 Hessian Ave, National Park, NJ, 08063, 856-853-7135 (Novice with 109 pts.)

   Answered 16 years ago.

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   Either way, it can ruin the natural color of the brick. Both Paint or Stain are pretty Permanent because bricks are very porous. I feel that a stain would enhance the color more than paint, but that's only an opinion Most of my customers want me to bring painted or stained bricks back to their natural color. That can be very costly and often impossible. You may want to consider urethane, which will bring out more of the natural color and give the bricks a more finished or formal look. I am an interior painter and paperhanger so I am referring to interior brickwork
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   Answered by Seidman Painting, Paperhanging & Wallpaper Removal Cooper St, Haddon Twp., NJ, 08108, 856-261-9031 (Novice with 3 pts.)

   Answered 16 years ago.

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   As the former dept mgr for paints at Lowe's my first question is what is the desired affect your going after? Are you selling the home? Is it water proofing you need? For the best answers with the best products on the market go see your local Lowe's Paint Dept. They will also have stains that are a semi transparent. Take a brick in if you have one to show them. Also before you do anything prep the surface properly.
   
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   Answered by smartbizbuddy (Novice with 142 pts.)

   Answered 16 years ago.

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   Stain If it is Un Painted
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   Answered by Gulf Coast Maintenance & Repairs LLC - Free Estimates 4177 Regency Dr, Pace, FL, 32571, 850-450-0450 (Novice with 14 pts.)

   Answered 16 years ago.

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   It depends on what type of brick you have. Some brick is more porous then others. Painting your brick would be the easiest way to change the look of it. There are many different types of paint applications you can do on brick for different results.
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   Answered by Fenton Custom Painting 1402 N. Towne Commons Blvd., Fenton, MI, 48430, 810-853-9368 (Novice with 14 pts.)

   Answered 16 years ago.

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   stain made for masonry will allow the brick to breathe
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   Answered by All Fields of Concrete 5246 S Kilbourn Ave, Chicago, IL, 60632, 773-735-1794 (Guru with 1293 pts.)

   Answered 16 years ago.