1. How to Paint Home Exterior Brick | Behr Paint

  2. Find how to paint home exterior brick with this guide from Behr Paint.

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  4. Painting exterior brick adds surface protection and color and can hide minor imperfections. Learn how to paint exterior brick using easy how to guides from Behr Paint.

  5. To promote adhesion and durability of your topcoat, use a PREMIUM PLUS® primer. Not interested in applying a primer? Consider using PREMIUM PLUS ULTRA® products—innovatively developed as a paint and primer in one.

  6. Begin your painting project by pouring thoroughly mixed paint into a bucket and dipping a quality 2”–2½” wide nylon/polyester brush into the paint.

    TIP: When working outside, it is best to work out of direct sunlight and in temperatures between 50º–90º F with moderate humidity.

  7. With your brush, paint (cut in) around the perimeter of the brick surface. Start at a top corner and continue along the trim and around the windows.

    TIP: As you cut in, be sure to remove the excess paint that collects between the bricks with your brush.

  8. From the bucket, pour paint into a paint tray and work the roller into the tray until it is fully loaded with paint. For best results, use a ½"–1" roller cover.

    TIP: For larger areas, consider using a 5-gallon bucket and a bucket grid.

  9. Starting in a 3’ x 3’ section at a top corner of the project area, roll the paint onto the brick in a “W” formation.

    TIP: For an even application, begin 3”–4” away from the cut in section.

  10. Work the roller back and forth across the section until the “W” is completely filled in. Be sure to roll over the cut in area as well.

  11. Forming a column from ceiling to floor, paint the next 3’ x 3’ section directly below the previous one.

    TIP: To blend the 3’ x 3’ sections and ensure a uniform finish, lightly pass the roller over the newly painted area.

  12. If necessary, apply more paint into the mortar where the roller has missed.

  13. Repeat the process of forming columns and blending sections until the project is complete.

    TIP: To ensure best results in quality of color and finish, apply a second coat.

  14. Color Used: Pelican Bay ECC-30-1

  15. How to Paint Exterior Brick and Masonry

  16. Get expert advice on painting your exterior brick surfaces.
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  37. To promote adhesion and durability of your topcoat, use a PREMIUM PLUS<font face='Superscript'>®</font> primer. Not interested in applying a primer? Consider using PREMIUM PLUS ULTRA<font face='Superscript'>®</font> products—innovatively developed as a paint and primer in one.<br><br>
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  39. Step 1
  40. Begin your painting project by pouring thoroughly mixed paint into a bucket and dipping a quality 2”–2½” wide nylon/polyester brush into the paint. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> When working outside, it is best to work out of direct sunlight and in temperatures between 50º–90º F with moderate humidity.
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  44. Step 2
  45. With your brush, paint (cut in) around the perimeter of the brick surface. Start at a top corner and continue along the trim and around the windows. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> As you cut in, be sure to remove the excess paint that collects between the bricks with your brush.
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  50. From the bucket, pour paint into a paint tray and work the roller into the tray until it is fully loaded with paint. For best results, use a ½"–1" roller cover.<br><br><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> For larger areas, consider using a 5-gallon bucket and a bucket grid.<br><br>
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  54. Step 4
  55. Starting in a 3’ x 3’ section at a top corner of the project area, roll the paint onto the brick in a “W” formation. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> For an even application, begin 3”–4” away from the cut in section.
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  60. Work the roller back and forth across the section until the “W” is completely filled in. Be sure to roll over the cut in area as well.
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  65. Forming a column from ceiling to floor, paint the next 3’ x 3’ section directly below the previous one. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> To blend the 3’ x 3’ sections and ensure a uniform finish, lightly pass the roller over the newly painted area.
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  70. If necessary, apply more paint into the mortar where the roller has missed.<br><br>
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  75. Repeat the process of forming columns and blending sections until the project is complete. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> To ensure best results in quality of color and finish, apply a second coat.
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  79. <font face="Frutiger67Condensed"><font face="Frutiger76Italic">Color Used:</font></font> Pelican Bay ECC-30-1
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