5 Painted Brick House Ideas

The exterior color of your home is important not only for its overall aesthetic, but can also add to (or take away from) your home’s value.

And when you have a brick home (or at least have some portions of exposed brick), you have even more to think about. Painting brick can be harder, and your choice is more permanent once you go for it.

So how do you know what color to choose or how to paint your brick house? We are going to go over a few painted brick house ideas to help make that decision a little bit easier for you.

We understand the desire to paint your home, but there’s something about exposed brick that looks classic, refined, and lived-in.

Leaving some sections of the brick exposed, especially if the brick is relatively new or looks good, will add a special accent to the home that not all houses have.

Whether you decide to leave some brick exposed or completely cover the brick with paint, the color of the brick should be considered.

Darker brick will have more of an effect on the paint you choose. If you want to use white paint but have extremely dark brick underneath, this could affect the color you get as the end product. You might need to use more layers to cover darker brick, which can get more costly.

The color of the brick you leave exposed should also be taken into account when choosing a paint color.

Lighter brick colors might pair well with light neutrals or paler colors. Darker brick with red undertones could look harsh with orange paint, for example.

Think about what colors would go well with the color of the brick you’re leaving.

Leading off the last idea, you should choose a color scheme before you begin painting. Using a color wheel or color scheme ideas on Pinterest , you can match paint colors to the colors in your yard, the accents of your home, and more.

Going into painting with a general color scheme idea will make the choice easier than having thousands of colors to choose from.

Another way to narrow down your exterior brick paint color ideas is to match the paint color to the environment.

For example, lighter neutrals like cream, white, and browns would match a desert landscape well. Pale yellows, blues, and greens would look great for a home near the water.

Paint has a harder time staying on brick; it can chip and peel. Once you have the perfect color, make sure it will last with a finishing coat.

Choosing a color for the exterior of your house is a big deal. We hope that some of these painted brick house ideas can help make your decision a little easier.

If you need some help painting or would like a free estimate , don’t hesitate to contact us.