"The owner, Anson, came by my house in South Augusta and gave me an honest assessment of my front porch. He pointed out a…"
Mikelden Mitchell
Brick Painting
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Your Brick Painting Project, From Consultation to Completion
Your project manager walks the exterior with you, inspects the brick and mortar for moisture or efflorescence, and recommends a breathable masonry-rated coating. We help you choose a color palette that suits your home's architecture.
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Free Walkthrough & Masonry Assessment. Your project manager walks the exterior with you, inspects the brick and mortar for moisture or efflorescence, and recommends a breathable masonry-rated coating. We help you choose a color palette that suits your home's architecture.
We power wash the brick, repair damaged mortar, and let it fully dry. A masonry primer goes down first, followed by two even coats of breathable masonry paint that bridges the texture without sealing the wall shut.
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Power Wash, Mortar Repair, Prime & Coat. We power wash the brick, repair damaged mortar, and let it fully dry. A masonry primer goes down first, followed by two even coats of breathable masonry paint that bridges the texture without sealing the wall shut.
We do a careful final walkthrough with you to inspect every elevation, touch up any spots, and confirm the finish meets your expectations. Drop cloths, equipment, and debris are fully removed, and your landscaping is left exactly as we found it.
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Final Walkthrough & Site Cleanup. We do a careful final walkthrough with you to inspect every elevation, touch up any spots, and confirm the finish meets your expectations. Drop cloths, equipment, and debris are fully removed, and your landscaping is left exactly as we found it.
Honest Reviews from Real Homeowners
"From our first contact to inspection to pricing to crew painting, we have had a great experience!! Competitive pricing,…"
Felice Acker
"Great painting company to work with! They painted the outside of our house and the inside of our house and everything wa…"
Jamie Guidry
"That 1 Painter painted our house's exterior and we are very happy with the finished job. They took three days start to f…"
Susan Crabtree
"The owner, Anson, came by my house in South Augusta and gave me an honest assessment of my front porch. He pointed out a…"
Mikelden Mitchell
"From our first contact to inspection to pricing to crew painting, we have had a great experience!! Competitive pricing,…"
Felice Acker
"Great painting company to work with! They painted the outside of our house and the inside of our house and everything wa…"
Jamie Guidry
"That 1 Painter painted our house's exterior and we are very happy with the finished job. They took three days start to f…"
Susan Crabtree
"Eli and team were timely and professional. The whole process from start to finish was super easy and they did a really n…"
Tara Thal
"Absolutely amazing company! Kyle was our painter and he showed up on time, no messes made, and the paint job looks fanta…"
Ashley Shay
"Professional, punctual very attentive to details. Placed customer satisfaction first! Solid communication and service th…"
Joshua Taylor
"I was very hesitant using paint for cabinets. After researching varied options and after meeting with the sales person m…"
John Serio
"That 1 Painter completed exterior painting on my home and historic boathouse on the Saddle River. They did extensive pre…"
Jeffrey E. Kracht, ASID
"Joe did a wonderful job! Everything looks Great! He stuck with it and got it done over a four day period. Also him and J…"
Yvonne Herschberger
"Excellent work! Very professional, arrived on time and kept me updated. Will definitely hire them again. Highly recommen…"
Meg W
"Manny and his team are excellent. I needed my shed painted and the window and door trim as well as the doors replaced an…"
Teresa Pearce
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What Brick Painting Costs (2026)
2–5%
Perceived home value increase from a fresh exterior paint job
industry analysis
7%
More that high curb-appeal homes sell for
NAR
15–20 yrs
Typical lifespan of professionally painted brick
industry standard
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Brick Painting FAQs
For practical purposes, yes, once brick is painted, it should be treated as a long-term commitment. The pores of the brick absorb the coating, and removing it completely is extremely difficult, expensive, and risks damaging the brick face. Chemical strippers, soda blasting, and laser removal can sometimes get most of the paint off, but typically not 100%, and not without professional masonry restoration afterward. The realistic plan is to repaint when the existing finish needs a refresh, usually every 15–20 years with a quality breathable masonry coating, rather than to ever return to bare brick. We always make sure homeowners understand this before any work begins.
Only if the wrong product is used. Brick is porous and needs to breathe, moisture inside the wall has to be able to escape as vapor. If the coating is non-breathable (for example, a standard interior latex or a non-masonry exterior paint), moisture gets trapped behind the paint film and causes efflorescence, spalling, and peeling within a few years. The fix is to specify a vapor-permeable, masonry-rated product: a mineral silicate paint, a properly specified acrylic masonry paint, or a true elastomeric masonry coating. With the right product and proper prep, painted brick performs reliably for many years.
Not right away. New brick and the surrounding mortar need to fully cure and let efflorescence (the white mineral salts that bloom to the surface) work itself out before any coating is applied. Most masons recommend waiting at least 12 months on new brick installations before painting. Painting too early traps mineral salts behind the paint film, which then push outward and cause peeling and discoloration. If you're working on a new build and want a painted look from day one, limewash or a mineral silicate paint applied per manufacturer cure-time guidance is a more forgiving option than a standard acrylic.
When done correctly with a high-quality breathable masonry coating, painted brick typically needs a refresh every 15–20 years, significantly longer than a standard exterior repaint cycle. The longevity comes from how deeply masonry paints bond into the porous brick surface. Touch-ups for fading on heavily sun-exposed elevations may be needed sooner, especially for darker colors. With a lower-quality or improperly specified coating, expect peeling and patchy fading in as little as 3–5 years. The product specification at the start of the project is the single biggest factor in how long the finish lasts.
Practically speaking, no, and any contractor who promises easy reversal isn't being straight with you. Removal options exist (chemical strippers, soda blasting, dustless blasting, laser removal), but they are expensive, slow, and almost always leave some paint residue or damage the brick face. Most homeowners who want a less-permanent option choose limewash or mineral paint instead, which weather and patina more naturally and can be partially altered or layered over time. We recommend treating brick painting as a permanent decision and selecting a color and product you'll be comfortable with for the long term.
The most-requested palettes are warm whites and off-whites (broadest buyer appeal, brightens the elevation), charcoal and deep greys (modern look, hides imperfections in older brick), and soft earth tones like greige, mushroom, sage, and taupe (timeless on traditional architecture). The right color depends heavily on your roof color, trim, window frames, and the overall street context. Our color consultants help you choose colors that flatter the architectural style of the home and coordinate with the fixed elements you can't easily change. For resale-focused projects, neutral palettes consistently perform best in national buyer-preference research.
When the right product is specified and the brick is properly prepared, painting does not damage the masonry. The damage scenarios people worry about, spalling, efflorescence, peeling, happen when a non-breathable coating traps moisture, when prep is skipped, or when newly installed brick is painted before it has fully cured. With a vapor-permeable masonry coating, thorough power washing, mortar repair where needed, and a proper primer, the brick performs as it should. The bigger concern is permanence: the decision is hard to reverse. Damage is not the issue with quality work; commitment is.
National pricing for full-house brick painting typically falls in the $3,500–$10,500 range, with most projects landing between $4,000 and $8,000 depending on the size of the home, the number of stories, the condition of the existing brick and mortar, accessibility, and the product selected. Specialty mineral silicate paints and elastomeric coatings are at the higher end, and homes that need significant mortar repair or two-coat full-coverage applications carry additional cost. That 1 Painter provides a free, in-person walkthrough estimate so you know the exact price for your specific home before any work begins.
Partial brick painting is absolutely an option. Common accent treatments include painting just the chimney, painting brick foundation skirts to coordinate with new siding, painting only one elevation, or painting brick details around windows and entryways. Partial painting can update a home's look at a much lower cost than a full-elevation project. The same product and prep rules apply, breathable masonry coating, proper power washing, mortar repair as needed, but the budget can be a fraction of a full repaint. Your project manager can walk you through which partial options would have the strongest visual impact on your specific elevation.
It depends on what you want. Limewash is a mineral coating that soaks into the brick rather than forming a film on top of it, giving a softer, more textured, European-aesthetic finish that patinas naturally over time. It's also partially reversible within the first few days of application, which is a major advantage if you're not 100% sure about the look. The trade-offs: limewash is less opaque (some brick character shows through), often requires reapplication every 5–7 years, and the color palette skews toward warm whites and earth tones. Standard masonry paint is more opaque, more uniform, longer-lasting per cycle, and offers a far wider color range. We offer both, the right choice depends on the look you want.
Brick Painting Resources
Expert tips, how-to guides, and inspiration for your next brick painting project.
Can You Paint Brick? How to Paint Brick the Right Way
Painting brick is one of the most common exterior questions homeowners ask, and also one of the easiest places to make costly mistakes.
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What Is Limewash? The 2026 Guide to the Best Luxury Finish
Limewash paint is a mineral-based finish made from slaked limestone that creates a breathable, matte, Old World texture on brick, stone, and stucco.
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Can You Paint Brick? How to Paint Brick the Right Way
Painting brick is one of the most common exterior questions homeowners ask, and also one of the easiest places to make costly mistakes.
Read More →What Is Limewash? The 2026 Guide to the Best Luxury Finish
Limewash paint is a mineral-based finish made from slaked limestone that creates a breathable, matte, Old World texture on brick, stone, and stucco.
Read More →What Is Paint Color Drenching? The Divisive Viral Paint Trend
Color drenching breaks all the rules by applying a single color across every surface in a room.
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