Brick Painting in Myrtle Beach

Brick painting across the Myrtle Beach area is most common on inland homes. Towns such as Conway, Loris, Aynor, Johnsonville and Gresham have plenty of brick ranches and older brick houses, while coastal neighborhoods more often use brick for foundations, steps, chimneys and accent walls. Painting gives older brick a cleaner, more current look and can tie mismatched additions together.

Moisture management is the heart of the job. Brick and mortar hold water after heavy rain, and in a humid region they may take days to dry. Before primer, the walls are cleaned, efflorescence is removed, cracked mortar is noted for repair and the surface is checked for dampness. Breathable masonry primers and acrylic topcoats then let vapor escape so the finish stays bonded.

Painted brick here often goes white, soft grey or warm cream with dark shutters, though some inland farmhouse-style homes go darker. Painting brick is a permanent change, so homeowners who want a softer, reversible look may prefer limewash. Wood trim, soffits and doors can be finished at the same time with exterior painting.