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Painting interior brick walls can give your space an updated look and a fresh feel.
Remove any nearby furniture and place a drop cloth around your space. Use a wire brush to remove dust or any surface contaminants from the wall. Vacuum the wall dust. If you have dirt or contaminants on the brick, thoroughly clean it with a scrub brush and a high-quality surface cleaner. Let dry completely. Carefully lift the drop cloth to empty any dust and debris into the garbage.
Reposition the drop cloth in your space. Tape off your brick wall borders with painter’s tape.
Use a primer with great stain-blocking qualities and strong adhesion, like Fresh Start® High-Hiding All Purpose Primer or INSL-X® Aqua Lock® Plus Primer/Sealer. Cut in edges and prime the mortar lines with a paintbrush. Switch to a roller to cover the larger surface area. Let dry.
Use your paintbrush to carefully paint the mortar lines and cut in your edges first so you don’t miss any spots. After using your paintbrush for the mortar lines, switch to a roller to paint the entire surface. Start from the top and work your way down to the floor. Keep your paintbrush on hand throughout the painting process to catch any paint runs or drips. Let dry.
Apply an even second coat of paint using the same method as the first. Remove the painter’s tape as soon as you’ve finished with your final coat. Allow paint to dry completely before returning any nearby furniture to the area.
Removing paint from brick walls is very difficult due to the brick’s porous nature. Before you commit to painting an interior brick wall, make sure you’ve chosen a shade you love. Your local Benjamin Moore® retailer can help.
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