Brick Painting in Northwest Atlanta

Brick is one of the defining materials of this market. Older ranches and split-levels near Marietta and Smyrna are often brick on all four sides, while many newer homes in Kennesaw, Acworth, Woodstock and Canton have a brick front with siding on the remaining walls. Painting the brick to match or complement the siding is a common way to make those mixed facades look like one house instead of two.

Brick holds moisture, and Georgia humidity and summer storms keep it damp more often than not. That makes product choice critical. Breathable masonry primers and topcoats let moisture escape, while ordinary film-forming paint can trap it and lead to peeling. Efflorescence, the white salty bloom that shows up on damp brick, is cleaned and treated before any coating, and the source of the water is identified where possible.

Thorough cleaning is the base of every brick project, and a careful pressure washing pass removes pollen, clay staining and loose material without damaging soft mortar. For owners who want a softer, aged look instead of solid color, limewash can be sampled alongside paint. When siding and trim are also due, everything can be combined into a single exterior painting project.