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quote:Originally posted by davids

Hi:

I live in NYC where this is done quite often.

I'm actually painting the brick facade of my brownstone (pale yellow), as we speak.

There are a few things you should be aware of, though.

1. Both the brick and the mortar need to be in good condition.

2. You should prime the surface well before painting.

3. If you have crumbling areas and don't want to replace huge sections of brick, you can "mud" it up with a reinforced stucco and then paint. This gives a really nice, "old world", carriage house look.

4. Consider "Whitewashing" the brick. This allows some of the brick to come through, while hiding flaws.

5. If you go for a pristine, painted look remember that it will probably need to be redone in about 5 - 7 years.

Good Luck.

David