Should exposed brick ever be painted?

Answer by  Roland27 (16334)

Yes, you can paint them. Some people actually paint exposed brick white or another non offensive color and they really do look quite sharp. A lot of people do this in places that there are bricks exposed in the bathroom or somewhere that actual brick doesn't fit in very well.

Answer by  noey1958 (1405)

Painting exposed brick is a personal choice and doesn't have a yes or no answer. You can use a room wall paint and if you want the brick to look antiqued just go over it with a glaze.

Answer by  worker6728 (36)

Brick is porous, so once it's painted, there's no removing the paint. Unless you're sure you will never want a natural brick again, exposed brick should not be painted.

Answer by  Latin4 (11170)

We have exposed brick in the kitchen, it is the chimney. I have treated it but have left it natural. It's your preference.