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Updated exterior with painted brick

11 years ago

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  1. Exterior Before

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  1. Close up of window and unpainted brick - Blah!

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  2. Entire exterior with new paint

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4, Close up of porch area

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  1. Close up of painted brick front. Landscaping in progress!

Comments (34)

  • 11 years ago
    Very nice & cohesive. Better curb appeal.
  • 11 years ago

    Lisa, pay no attention to Tatiana's rude and uncalled for remarks. Your house looks so much better! I love the color and the way everything looks fresh, updated and cohesive now. The only suggestion I'd make is to paint the front door a bright color. Really a nice job; much better!

  • 11 years ago
    Paint puts a modern and fresh look on the home. I know this is an older post but just wanted to note that it looks nice. Can't believe some people can be so harsh but nevertheless - we all have opinions, right?
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Looks great!
  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Love the new color, much brighter!

  • 11 years ago

    Beautiful!

    Lisa G thanked Ellen Fitzpatrick
  • 11 years ago

    I like it. Around here we have lots of Victorians and painted brick is really common.

    Lisa G thanked Gretchen
  • 11 years ago

    We have had a lot of people in our neighborhood stop and compliment us on the improvement. After painting the brick, and we did have concerns, we are thrilled with the results. This brick was a one tone brown that was so flat and boring. Thinking of either a red or maybe light blue door. Any suggestions?

  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Hi Lisa, your house looks great! I'm usually not a fan of painting most brick, BUT it was the right choice in your case. Kudos for a job well done!

    Hmmm...maybe a red door would look nice with those pretty red blooms in your hanging pots and window boxes. Red with gray can be nice...just not an orange-y red.

    Lisa G thanked chloebud
  • 11 years ago

    Red, lime green, turquoise.... all would look great.

  • PRO
    11 years ago
    You can have the painted look without using paint. Our process allows your brick to breathe, as well as being environmentally friendly.
  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    HI -- People that say you should never paint brick are so far behind the times and out of date with their thinking . There are special paints for just about everything now . We painted our house almost thirty years ago and it still is in great shape . No chipping or peeling ... nothing because it can breath . We are going to paint it again but it is just for a color change . We sprayed the paint on and that is much easier than using rollers and faster too. The paint has an elastic type character to it . Any paint store will have this paint that is for brick and masonry and stucco .

  • 11 years ago

    The painted brick looks fantastic! With those red flowers and your beautiful American Flag I think a red door would really pop.

    Lisa G thanked Lily Spider
  • 11 years ago

    Personal taste...go figure. But I love the look of painted brick in due time. Even inside, on a wall or a fireplace.

  • 11 years ago
    Wow, love it
    Lisa G thanked Irene Morresey
  • 11 years ago

    Well, I think painting brick can offer some outstanding results to homes with drab color. In this case, however, I think the original brick color with the contrasting mortar looked great, and I would have left it alone. I commend the home owners for trying something different, but I much prefer the previous look.

  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Thanks Tdmax for giving an honest comment in a nice way. I respect your opinion.

  • 11 years ago
    The house looks amazing with the painted brick. I also love red doors! Would you mind sharing the paint color that was used on the bricks? If this were my home, I would consider painting the white garage to a shade a little lighter than your brick color. leave the garage trim area white.
  • 11 years ago

    Painting a door red brings good luck.

  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Looks much better painted!

  • 11 years ago

    Very sweet! Love painted brick!


  • PRO
    11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    It is your home.....and your choice.....however BEFORE making a drastic change like painting brick, get all the information you will need. I think it looks very nice, however I will paint the front door (I had to enlarge the view to find it). You do not have to choose as bold of a color as some of these examples, this is just to show you how you can use color contrast to bring focus to the door. (Removing the shutters and adding the window boxes, helped with your update!)

    Lisa G thanked Stamps Design Services
  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Love the new color!!!

  • 11 years ago
    I like the painted brick much better. One suggestion, I would paint the garage door the same color as the body of the house. It doesn't have any architectural details and stands out too much as it is. Also would suggest painting the front door, just about anything goes with taupe. How about a beautiful barn red or paprika color?
    Lisa G thanked User
  • PRO
    11 years ago

    So beautiful!


    Lisa G thanked US MLF
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    Lisa G thanked Addition Building & Design, Inc.
  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Nice.

  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Great work! Looks very bright and fresh. Love the pop of color from your window boxes as well!

    Lisa G thanked Kemora Landscapes
  • PRO
    11 years ago

    I love the color used here!

    Lisa G thanked User
  • 11 years ago

    I love brick homes, but this paint has really improved the curb appeal of this home!

    Lisa G thanked jonathan3
  • 11 years ago

    Awesome look! This is exactly what I want to do to the brick on my home!


  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Great work!