As a brick manufacturer, we love the look of natural brick and its durability. However, if you do decide to paint the brick, please be prepared for increased maintenance. According to The Brick Industry Association, “Most paint authorities agree that, once painted, exterior masonry will require repainting every three to five years.”

I abs hate being a kill joy, but check with your land lord to see if painting is permissible or not

Benjamine Moore....but the company will use whatever I want....I am at the final stage, I live in MN and house is in Colorado....We built a horse barn about 50 yards from the house so have to stay with same color tones

I love red for the door and I had all of my exterior doors on my house painted red in April! Since I had Behr Marquee paints used on my house, my paint colors will not help you at all. Have you thought about a wine red since you do not want cherry or rustic? Wine reds are beautiful! Try Cherries Jubilee and Cordial.