Brick walls and fireplaces certainly add character to any home interior, but dated bricks with dirty mortar may really need some sprucing up. Painting the bricks and mortar in a single color will give your wall or fireplace a more unified feel and make your room appear larger.

Because of how porous bricks are, painting them might seem like a daunting task—but when you have the proper tools, use the best Benjamin Moore paint, and follow these simple steps from our team at Stevens Paint & Decor, you can easily add color and sheen to any brick surface.

Materials Needed to Paint Brick with Benjamin Moore Paint

Before you begin any paint project you want to be sure that you have the proper materials. In order for your brick wall or fireplace to turn out professionally you will need the following materials.

• Tarp or Drop Cloth
• Wire Brush
• Dish Soap or Degreaser
• Bucket
• Scrub Brush or Sponge
• Angled Brush
• Thick Napped Roller
• Blue Painter’s Tape
• Benjamin Moore Primer
• Benjamin Moore Paint

Clean Your Surface

Before you begin any painting project, be sure to protect your furnishings, décor, and floor with either a tarp or drop cloth. For a precise finish, use painter’s tape to mask off the perimeter of the wall or fireplace to protect the surrounding walls from unwanted paint.

Next, take the wire brush and scrub the surface, then vacuum to ensure the area is free of debris and dust. This is very important because primer and paint will adhere much better to clean surfaces. Using the scrub brush and dish soap, clean the surface thoroughly. Then let dry for at least a couple of hours. Fill any holes with acrylic caulk. This will guarantee a smooth surface.

Choose Your Paint and Paint Color

Choosing the right primer and paint is important for success when it comes to painting permeable materials like stone, wood, or brick. Our Stevens Paint & Blinds experts suggest Benjamin Moore Fresh Start® High Hiding All-Purpose Primer to suppress stains from previous fires.

When paired with a Benjamin Moore paint with primer included like Benjamin Moore Regal® Select Interior Paint, you can ensure an application that goes quickly and in as few coats as possible in all the finishes you love.

Depending on your home’s interior design, colors like off-white, black, navy blue, and deep grey are all wonderful colors for brick surfaces. But if you want to be bold, try a barn red or a sage green.

• Greenhow Vermillion CW-340 is a rich deep red that could definitely add character.
• Perfectly Pesto CSP-895 is a subtle earthy green sure to add dimension to any brick surface.

It all depends on your taste and sense of style.

Time to Prime and Paint

Use the angled brush to apply the primer to the mortar between the bricks. Be sure that you apply it thickly. Then using the roller, cover the remaining surface. Repeat this process with the paint. Let dry and give it a second coat to ensure a rich luster. You may have to go over spots with the brush in order to get into the crevices and grooves of the brick.

Let’s Get Started

Swing by one of our stores located in Corning and Vestal, New York, or contact us online for a free in-home consultation. We have everything you need to make your brick wall or fireplace a stunning masterpiece. We are more than happy to answer any questions that you might have about the process.

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