Apply a cleaning solution of dish soap or all purpose cleaner and water with a clean cloth or rag.
White wash brick with siding.
We started with a solution of 25 lime and 75 water.
Hubby started the long and tedious process of painting the house he still has some trim on the second floor to finish while i focused my attention on the concrete front porch floor and our deck.
You can expect to repaint your brick every 3 5 years according to the brick industry association.
My husband and experimented with it on the brick under our deck.
That gave the brick a more translucent look.
Despite its rough exterior brick can be damaged if washed too vigorously so use a light touch.
You can use a mister to keep it from drying.
Whitewash brick lighten and brighten surfaces in your living spaces with this easy to master painting technique that mutes the dark tones of red brick walls or fireplaces.
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The instructions said to paint it on let it dry 30 minutes and then wash it off with a hose.
After you wash the brick thoroughly remove any peeling paint and protect your other surfaces use a 50 50 mixture of white latex paint and water and brush the surface of your brick with a masonry brush or dab with a rag.
How to whitewash exterior brick in 3 easy steps.
I wanted more coverage with just a little bit of the black bricks showing through.
The day you paint your brick is the day that the paint starts to degrade and maintenance begins.
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It works best to work in small sections as the paint dries quickly.