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This Indian Hill home already had good bones: a steep stone gable, arched windows, and long low wings to either side. What was holding it back was the brick, which read heavy and dated next to the stone.
We brought the brick to a soft, clean white and left the natural stone exposed so the two materials play off each other instead of competing. Shutters and accents went deep black, the trim crisp white, and the arched entry surround was picked out to give the front door real weight.
Painting brick is not a quick coat. The masonry has to be cleaned, any failing mortar addressed, and a breathable masonry primer laid down so moisture can still escape without blistering the finish. Done properly, the result holds up for years, and on a home this size the change is dramatic from the street.
The arched double front doors were refinished as part of the same job. Years of sun had left the wood chalky and faded, so they were sanded back and brought to a deep, even stain that now matches the weight of the stone surround. Door work is unforgiving because people study it up close, so every drip and brush mark shows.
Yes — painted brick lasts when it’s done correctly. The key is preparation: brick is porous, so it must be cleaned and sealed with a masonry primer, then finished with two coats of the right paint. Done that way, as we did here, the finish bonds properly and holds up for years.
Brick and mortar are highly absorbent and can be alkaline, which will cause ordinary paint to fail. A masonry primer seals the surface, blocks that absorption, and gives the finish coats something stable to grip — it’s the single most important step in a lasting painted-brick job.
Practically speaking, painting brick is a long-term commitment — removing paint from brick is difficult and can damage it. That’s exactly why doing it correctly the first time, with the right prep and quality coatings, matters so much. When it’s done well, you won’t want to reverse it.
The brick was brought to a soft, clean white, with black shutters and accents and crisp white trim. The home’s natural stone was left unpainted, so the stone and the painted brick play off each other rather than competing. It is a high-contrast, classic pairing that suits the architecture and reads bright from the street.
We do. Indian Hill is one of our regular service areas, and larger estate homes here often combine brick, stone, and painted trim on the same elevation, which takes a different primer and coating on each surface. If you are considering painting brick on your home, call (513) 403-0617 for a free written estimate. See more of our work on our Indian Hill painting page.
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