Upgrade or change the look of a a red, tan, blond, gray, or painted brick home exterior with paint. From choosing the right shade for your trim or front door to painting the brick itself, there are a ...

If there's one thing you can count on in the world of design, it's that some trends — as outdated as they may prove to be — are bound to come back in style eventually. And when it comes to your home's ...

Q. Our home is a combination of brick and wood siding. The previous owner painted the brick beige to match the siding. Every spring, we have to repaint the brick as the paint peels off and, at the ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Brick was used to create many of the stately residences we wish we lived in, but for all those successes, there are times when the material just looks wrong. Perhaps it's the color you detest and you ...

Q. I have a brick house built in 1959. The previous owners had the brick painted white (looks like it was done twice). It needs to be painted again; I’d rather not. How can I remove the white paint?

Fireplace too dark? Use our step-by-step guide to brighten it up and bring some life to your room. While some bricks are beautiful and shouldn't be painted, others might not have that classic ...