Masonry Cosmetics "The Brickman" on painting brick

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  • @Ruben-pr3jx
    @Ruben-pr3jx 4 роки тому +34

    This video makes me want to adopt a starving brick.

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  4 роки тому +3

      We should try to get the rights to "In the arms of an angel" for one of our future videos.
      Unaffiliated with us, several children's hospitals offer "adopt a brick" programs where you can adopt a brick (with your name or message engraved) and the proceeds will benefit the children's hospital. (St Judes Children's Hospital is one example of this program www.stjude.org/give/naming-gift-opportunities.html )

  • @InternationalPete
    @InternationalPete 4 роки тому +2

    Very helpful and insightful video. I recently purchased a 1957 all brick 🧱 home. I was seriously considering painting it to be trendy and stand out amongst the community. After watching your video, I will seriously consider not painting the brick to avoid compromising its integrity and value of our home long-term. Thank you!

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  2 роки тому

      If you are ever thinking about changing the color please email me. I can help with possible options for a permanent solution. brickmen@gmail.com. So sorry for the late response. Thanks, Don

  • @gigi_whatever
    @gigi_whatever Рік тому +1

    How do we remove paint from brick? We just purchased a home and the previous homeowner painted the entire brick home on the outside about a year ago.

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  Рік тому

      @gigi_whatever - Painting exterior takes a Maintenace Free product and created a Maintenace issue.
      Contact our friends at Eaco Chem they can guide you. www.eacochem.com/product-list/strippers.html

  • @johnbruhl7136
    @johnbruhl7136 4 роки тому +1

    My wife (architect) and I (builder) could not agree more! We see it happening much more often these days, a perfectly good home
    Painted “farmhouse” white. What is your knowledge on mineral paint? Where it can supposedly let moisture escape?

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  2 роки тому

      John, so sorry I missed this. I am researching mineral paints right now. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time at brickmen@gmail.com. Thanks Don

  • @Ktekmfg
    @Ktekmfg 4 роки тому

    Hi Guys! I am completely agreeing with your statement, it is just logic. Sadly, we just bought a house and bricks are painted. I started watching these videos when we were on the deal already and now, we don’t know what to do, many bricks are compromised (almost disintegrated). Do you recommend a technique to remove the paint? I was looking into your library and I did not find how to repair or replace a brick. Also, should be helpful if you recommend a technic to take the paint off. Replace all bricks is going to cost a lot! So, hopefully you will see this comment and send a recommendation. Thanks guys! Your channel is very helpful.

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  4 роки тому +1

      Luis, thank you for the comment. We just finished a two-year project on over 300 case studies showing the results on using a Proven Masonry Stain on absorptive Brick or Mortar when the color of brick does need changing for a makeover or match work reason. The results of that 2-year study were amazing. So this year the COVID-19 slowed us down traveling but have started the next two years to researching all types of different paints (on different Brick types and textures) and the different ways (for example some say a primer first is applied) to see the results. In that study, we are looking at all the ways of trying to remove paint from a brick and mortar wall with the least amount of damage. We have ruled out the use of a pressure washer and sandblasting already because both can be so invasive. Chemicals have worked but can be problematic and we would like to find a better solution. We are studying Dri-Ice (we have liked the results so far) and we have been asked to check out dust-less blasting (this came in on Friday so new to us). If you are ok with a few back and forth emails, send us some pictures of your painted brick to info@masonrycosmetics.com attn: brickman and we will do all we can to help.

  • @michaeldhansen
    @michaeldhansen 3 роки тому +9

    This is your brick , this is your brick on paint ! Just say NO to paint.

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  2 роки тому

      LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your comment
      you are a BRICK AMBASSADOR

  • @bamabama7938
    @bamabama7938 4 роки тому +2

    Staining brick is also a great opinion because stain soaks in the brink

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  2 роки тому

      We have a product that we give a lifetime warranty with to absorptive brick, it is a penetrating stain that does not create a layer. Please check out over 400 case studies at www.goldstandardstaining.com. Sorry for the late response. Don

  • @sillystina3
    @sillystina3 3 роки тому +3

    What about limewashed?

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  2 роки тому

      Christina, sorry for the late response. Great question. I am not opposed to limewash but it depends on the product and application used. I would prefer using a brick stain to get a limewash look. Please email if you would want to know more at info@masonrycosmetics.com . Thanks Don

  • @localkitchenwitch2015
    @localkitchenwitch2015 4 роки тому

    Just bought a house from 1880 that is white-painted brick. Our home inspector as well as a couple “handymen” have recommended that we repair the mortar and repaint the brick to protect it. Do you not recommend this? Should we just leave it as-is, or will repainting prevent further damage at this point?

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  2 роки тому

      So sorry I missed this question. There are Brick made in 1880 that was not fired at the high temperatures brick are fired at today. So those brick might need some protection. If you have not painted or surface treated them yet please feel free to email me at brickmen@gmail.com. Thank you for this question, it is an important one, Don

  • @Monarchski
    @Monarchski 3 роки тому

    If you use Romabio mineral paint it doesn't void your warranty on your brick. It calcifies to the brick and has a 20 year warranty.

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  2 роки тому

      I really have wondered about this. If a brick mfg offers a 100-year warranty (and many do) and you put a product that offers 20 years (that product has only been around since 2009) only 13 years that I know of does not add up. When it comes to time to reapply do you need to remove the failing paint? or just paint over it. If you paint over it does it last another 20 years? If you remove the paint what does that look like? Brick has different absorption than wood or metal that needs to be repainted. Just questions I have. Sorry for the late response. Thank you for the comment, Don

  • @chicksrfun1
    @chicksrfun1 4 роки тому +1

    What about the lime wash technique?

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  4 роки тому +3

      Carmen, I will be looking into Lime Wash more. There are different ways and products that are on the market now. I need to gather more information to give you an honest response. But it is a good question and I am not ready to say do not lime wash like I am ready to say I would not paint exterior brick.

  • @matt2342
    @matt2342 3 роки тому

    I'm a believer. I have an all brick home (unpainted), but the base of my patio is painted, and it's peeling and the brick is cracking at the corners. One of my neighbors has his brick painted, and he has painted his house twice in the past 3 years.

    • @ponypony1
      @ponypony1 3 роки тому

      I'm about to paint my brick house 😐the home depot guy said the paint that I bought wouldn't damage my brick....should I trust? I really want to paint my house yet my brick it's in perfect condition. I don't know what to do.😭

    • @youraveragebreakfastcereal5285
      @youraveragebreakfastcereal5285 3 роки тому +1

      @@ponypony1 as a blanket statement, generally don't trust (building advice from) folks at the home depot. There are stains and other techniques to modify color, but paint is a no go.

    • @ponypony1
      @ponypony1 3 роки тому

      @@youraveragebreakfastcereal5285 Thanks 👍

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  2 роки тому

      Matt, so sorry for the late response. Please feel free to email me at brickmen@gmail.com if you have additional thoughts or questions, Don

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  2 роки тому

      @@ponypony1 Sorry also, please feel free to email me at brickmen@gmail.com. Thanks, Don

  • @rubyreed9877
    @rubyreed9877 4 роки тому

    Hi! We are contemplating painting a 1935 red brick post office. Considering Loxon paint or clear stain. Any advice?

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  2 роки тому

      Ruby, sorry my response is so late, if you have not painted yet please reach out to me at brickmen@gmail.com. Don

  • @ashleyscraftstudio
    @ashleyscraftstudio 3 роки тому

    What about painting brick inside the home?

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  2 роки тому

      Ashley, sorry for the late response. Painting brick inside is fine. There are only a few exceptions. You can also stain the brick if you are trying to keep the brick natural-looking and just want the color changed. If there is still time, please email me at brickmen@gmail.com. Thanks Don

  • @americancommercialresident2265
    @americancommercialresident2265 3 роки тому

    My customer has painted brick fireplace. I need to tile over. What would be your recommended process?

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  2 роки тому

      I am so late with responding this will not be much help, so sorry about that. I am really not sure. This would be an area in that I do not have much expertise. A tile installer would be where I would have suggested a year ago. So sorry again, Don.

    • @rafaeldiazus
      @rafaeldiazus 2 роки тому

      Use Durock sheets to cover the bricks, then tile using thin set ILO mastic.

  • @cb8170
    @cb8170 3 роки тому +4

    What about masonary/ Brick paint? I hate the color of my brick. Am I suppose to just live with it?

    • @ponypony1
      @ponypony1 3 роки тому +1

      I've been doing my research on painting brick and some constructors say the brick can get damaged over time 😭 I really want to paint my brick house but I don't want to regret it later. I don't know what to do.

    • @cb8170
      @cb8170 3 роки тому

      @@ponypony1 does the climate you live in make a difference?

    • @ponypony1
      @ponypony1 3 роки тому +1

      @@cb8170 I live in South Texas it gets pretty hot🔥

    • @cb8170
      @cb8170 3 роки тому +1

      @@ponypony1 Me too!! I was under the impression since we are so dry, it wouldn't affect the brick as much. Less moisture 🤷‍♀️... I've been hesitant myself because I don't want to make a mistake I'll regret. But, I'm not loving my brick

    • @cb8170
      @cb8170 3 роки тому +1

      @@ponypony1 Bob Villa is all for painting brick with the appropriate masonry/ brick paint. 😜🤣

  • @mikeevatt2614
    @mikeevatt2614 4 роки тому +1

    Is staining brick as bad as paint?

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  4 роки тому +2

      Mike, it is not but care needs to be takin on what Stain is used. There is a company (I am not saying they are horrible) that takes a gallon of acrylic paint and waters it down to look more like a stain (the paint industry does not even recommend it). I have seen some jobs where it does look good when first done (does not look natural though but some like that look) but it does not last is the problem. We have a Proprietary Proven Masonry Stain that has lasted the test of time and has over 300 plus Case Studies to prove that. If you would be interested to know more please email me at info@masonrycosmetics.com Attn: Brickman

  • @steveo1919
    @steveo1919 2 роки тому

    Indeed, brick is porous and therefore, naturally needs to breathe. But if done properly and as long as you use the right materials - such as an acrylic paint, for example - which allows this to happen, then the brick will be perfectly fine.

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  2 роки тому

      Steve O. Thank you for the response. Why so quickly the hate and say that this is BS and the video should be taken down? If this video was not here we would not be able to have this discussion. This will be my 39th year in the Brick Industry (I started and worked in the Brick Plants for 17 of those years) and 38 of those years have been associated with additives/coatings either in the body of the brick or on the surface of the brick before they are fired in the Brick Kiln or coatings on the brick after they are fired or installed on buildings. In the world today I am an expert when it comes to coatings on brick. I truly believe everything I said and can back it up with a lot of evidence, but maybe I missed something. Being an expert also means that I do not know everything and that I am not too old to learn. So here is an opportunity for you to educate me on how great of a product acrylic paint is. I have been in the field traveling for years over 30 states working with Restoration Companies that deal with this all the time and several paint companies trying to see if we can find a good paint solution when it comes to painting brick. Have not even come close yet but maybe you're the guy I have not found yet that can help us all. I would like to have an open dialogue here, with no hate. I am not deleting your right to comment and we are not deleting this video. I am curious though, did you watch the whole video? Again, why take it down? I never even mentioned Acrylic. You say Ignorance is a disease, I say it is an opportunity for all of us. Because of this video, two things can happen, we can learn something from you or you learn something from us. And we can do it without using words like BS, taken down, disease. Show us true great long-lasting results using Acrylic Paint that does not compromise the brick it is applied to, it will be appreciated. Thanks again, Don

    • @steveo1919
      @steveo1919 2 роки тому

      @@MasonryCosmetics I absolutely apologize for the what I said and for the way that I came off. I am, by no means, an expert. I have been a general contractor and/or have been working in the industry since 1987. Im also an independently licensed catastrophe insurance claims adjuster and have recently been getting into real estate investing as well, therefore, Ive been working with all sorts of building materials - including and in particular brick. That being said, Ive come to know that - through both research and experience - brick can be safely painted if done properly and with the right materials. Again, I apologize for my delivery. I respect your professionalism and your level of expertise and I look forward to seeing more of your content. And thank you for the feedback. Great success to you!

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  2 роки тому

      @@steveo1919 Steve I do appreciate you taking the time to respond. I get how busy everyone is. Feel free to email me at brickmen@gmail.com at any time. I would like help to know how to safely paint brick with the right materials. We have worked with so many products at this point. We have a few people that have shared different applications, like pre-wet the walls prior to applying the paint. This old House recommended that (In the Boston area, I think) a lot of years ago (I have asked them for the address and have not gotten it as of yet) that I would love to go look at. It concerns me the reasoning behind soaking walls right before painting but that is another story. Others recommend a Primer, but when it comes time to repaint how do we deal with the primer. When it does come time, when you need to re-paint Brick, is different than wood and metal and much harder to remove the paint. Options of Chemicals, Pressure-Washer or Sandblaster can damage the wall or at least the mortar joints get compromised many times. Many choose a light scrapping of the hot spots where the paint is peeling then just painting over the rest. The problem is they are painting over paint that was in its failing stage. I have seen that they have done this repeatedly over time, the paint is on with so many layers that this has become a mess. If the paint was a breathable paint, it does not breathe much now. The mess of the chemicals and clean-up is not pretty either. They are painting Brick everywhere and I am concerned of the fallout from this in the next 15 years. I would love for you to share here or send to me by email whatever you feel comfortable with. If there is a good long-lasting solution to painting brick I would love to know. Steve thank you for engaging in all of this, there is so much knowledge out there that we can share and help each other it is important. Thanks Don

    • @steveo1919
      @steveo1919 2 роки тому

      @@MasonryCosmetics No problem, my friend. Its my pleasure. Wow, it definitely sounds like they're creating a situation where there may be some fallout in the intermediate future. Brick is sure a porous material and definitely has to breathe. So, if they're adding too many coats or using the wrong paint, then it absolutely contradicts that. And as for soaking the walls prior to painting, I honestly don't see the reasoning behind it - and would highly recommend against that. It is, however, extremely important to clean and pressure washing the surface that is to be painted - as you mentioned earlier. Because you wouldn't want to paint over any mold, mildew or any vegetation, like moss or vines, for example. You want to do a thorough clean, and allow to dry thoroughly, so as to allow for proper coverage and adherence. But, you definitely don't want to presoak the wall before painting Doing this could actually trap the moisture in - causing the very thing we all want to avoid. Maybe that's a trick that I'm not familiar with, but what it accomplishes, idk. I actually just watched a couple of UA-cam videos on the subject recently. I will email you a couple of links a little later. A pleasure hearing back from you.

  • @silviadelong1030
    @silviadelong1030 4 роки тому +1

    How about stain verses paint

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  4 роки тому

      Silvia thank you for commenting, and I am so sorry to you and everyone else for responding so late. I am playing catch up. I am learning and studying what paint does to brick but when it comes to staining brick you are asking the right person. I am an expert in this area. To successfully stain a brick the right way, in the right conditions and applied the right way you want the brick to be absorptive (use a glass or bottle of water and pour on the brick if it gets dark as it gets wet then it is a good candidate) then you want to use a Proven Masonry Stain that we have created that is a Translusent Slurry Stain in nature that does not create a layer like paint does and will never hurt or compromise the brick it is applied to. A stained brick with this process will get wet naturally just like the unstained brick right next to it. Please feel free to reach out to me at info@masonrycosmetics.com Attn: Brickman if you have any questions.

  • @mxmcevoy
    @mxmcevoy 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this post.

  • @greenhulk8304
    @greenhulk8304 2 роки тому +1

    You can stained bricks but no paint.

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  Рік тому

      When I share about not painting brick I am referring to exterior brick.

  • @paconr48
    @paconr48 4 роки тому +1

    This video is bizzare. Living in east TN, folks are all over painting brick. Nashville brick is covered in paint. The only buildings I've seen with brick that's "compromised", that have paint, are older than the Dickens and it's obvious. Usually older areas, like really old. There's no facts in this video, like, what year was the brick laid, when was it painted, what is the date this video was made?

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  4 роки тому +1

      Patrick, I appreciate the comment and I really like the thinking behind what you are saying. And yes, they are painting brick homes everywhere. I do mainly put these into two categories. 1 - Older homes that the brick looks outdated and 2 - newer homes that it is now the trend (so some are thinking it must be ok). Brick are maintenance-free and are intended to be a maintenance-free product. Once you paint them you change that. What the brick was intended for has been compromised. Brick does not need to be painted like metal and wood. Brick are not better because they are painted but have lost their value in the long run because they are painted, again because of this they are compromised. For the out-dated looking older homes there is a Proven Masonry Stain to change the color without harming or compromising the brick. It took us over 1 1/2 years to complete over 300 case studies to prove this which we finished a short time ago. The second phase is to do as many case studies as possible on painted brick homes. We are not getting much help here and this will take some time but we agree with you that we need the facts. It is important. The video you commented on is to bring awareness to a trend that can be damaging in the future to come because very few of us are willing to talk about this. We are also looking at the different paints being used and how they hold up in different markets throughout the country. There are other indicators too that we are looking into. The painted brick wall at some point needs to be repainted. Brick have a different absorption than wood or metal and many different textures that will affect the removal of the paint before repainting. More to follow on this in more detail to come. But compromised the brick are, once painting you go down a path of repainting. If you do not get all the paint removed before repainting then you are putting new paint over paint that is breaking down or we say failing. Most brick except glazed brick for one example naturally breathe. Many paints seal the surface of the brick and when moisture gets in the wall from many possible avenues and gets trapped in the wall, this can in a freeze-thaw environment cause the brick to spall. The video was made a few months ago. Thank you again for the comment.

    • @paconr48
      @paconr48 4 роки тому

      @@MasonryCosmetics what is the study on sherwin Williams exterior acrylic latex? Is there a half life on brick per type of paint used?

    • @cecilia.castellanos
      @cecilia.castellanos 4 роки тому +1

      Your video and this comment was so helpful! I am thinking about painting my brick home but again I had the same doubts about the value, the maintenance and what paint to use. I will wait for more information if you decide to post more. Thank you!

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  4 роки тому

      @@paconr48 Patrick we will be looking at exactly that but the information is slow, I have reached out to many sources, and getting people to share is like pulling teeth. They have not been horrible but quick to make a claim then slow to share any information. But we are working through that. Travel we hope will be opening up and then I will be on the road again to really research some answers. Thanks for the response, Don.

  • @BobBob-nr1zt
    @BobBob-nr1zt Рік тому

    this video's background music isn't loud enough and isn't annoying enough

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  Рік тому +1

      That's the exact combination we were going for, glad you caught on! (Well, you know what they say: Never trust a man with two first names "Bob bob" lol)

    • @BobBob-nr1zt
      @BobBob-nr1zt Рік тому

      @@MasonryCosmetics : -)

  • @markhouseholder524
    @markhouseholder524 3 роки тому +1

    Wow glade I didn't paint my brick thanks

  • @bamabama7938
    @bamabama7938 4 роки тому +2

    Been painting brick for a while if done right it will last a long time

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  4 роки тому +1

      Bama, thank you for your comment. We are also here to learn, if there is information to share on what paint you use that lasts a long time (did you first use a primer) how many applications, do you have examples of painted brick lasting 5, 10 or 15 years that we can go look at those to see what type of brick is painted and what type of texture the brick had. Do you have examples of repainted brick, was the paint removed prior to painting, and if yes how was it removed? Anything you can offer would be helpful. Please send to info@masonrycosmetics.com Attn: Brickman

    • @ponypony1
      @ponypony1 3 роки тому

      How you do it?

    • @bamabama7938
      @bamabama7938 3 роки тому +2

      @@ponypony1 make sure it's really clean wash it give it a few days to dry out and use locks on XP two coats you can spray it on with a paint sprayer and back roll it or just roll it

    • @ponypony1
      @ponypony1 3 роки тому +1

      @@bamabama7938 I bought the paint already "Behr" the home depot guy said I can used it on brick. So first I wash the walls with a hose and wait at least 3 days. Just making sure sorry....and then I paint with a roller since I don't have a paint sprayer.

    • @bamabama7938
      @bamabama7938 3 роки тому +1

      @@ponypony1 yep

  • @yeshuaischrist9951
    @yeshuaischrist9951 2 роки тому +1

    BRICK IS UGLY THOUGH. I HATE MY 70s REDDISH-BROWN BRICK HOUSE.

    • @MasonryCosmetics
      @MasonryCosmetics  2 роки тому

      If the brick are outdated looking and you want to make a change, please feel free to reach out to us at info@masonrycosmetics.com and we can see if we can help you change the color of your brick with a Proven Brick Stain. Thanks for the comment.