How Do I Paint Exterior Brickwork?

Painting exterior brickwork is a simple project. Whether you want a clear finish to prevent moisture ingress or a colour, providing some basic preparation is undertaken the end result will be easily achieved and solid

• Wash down all surfaces with the appropriate cleaning agent, areas of mould should be treated with Tikkurila mould removal solution. Surfaces must be clean, dry, and free from grease, dirt, salts, all loose material and surface contamination. 
• Ensure that surfaces to be painted are bonded to the substrates.  Re-render or repair any areas of failure, cracks, holes, etc., with either a suitable repair mortar or cement mortar.  
• Prime all new and old unpainted concrete and cement rendered substrates, all previously painted concrete and cement rendered surfaces that are in poor condition (i.e. porous or friable) 

 Engineering /hard glossy brick should be avoided – seek technical advice

Priming

1. Hydrosol Masonry Primer

Topcoat Options

1. Finngard Silicone Protect
2. Finngard Opaque (High-performance option)
3. Hydroblock WB  (Clear protection). Note, no primer is required before application of Hydroblock WB

If you require more advice on painting brickwork, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send them a message here