While a red brick exterior adds a classic and timeless look to a home, and red brick interior walls or fireplaces can bring a rustic look to a home’s interior, it’s not a look that appeals to everyone ...

While many people appreciate the look of exposed red brick, others are inclined to paint brick to ensure that the material better complements the rest of a given space. “I think having brick in its ...

Painting a brick building is not a new trend. For years, it’s been a way to bring older buildings “back to life” and give a downtown streetscape a new look. But the question of whether it is a good ...

There’s something undeniably charming about a brick home. It’s a look most of us have a soft spot in our hearts for, whether your personal style swings more toward Colonial revival architecture or the ...

You face a few different issues: how to prep brick and tile so paint sticks, which paint to use and how to apply the paint evenly to such textured surfaces. There’s considerable disagreement about ...

Q: I would like to paint the brick and tile around my fireplace, which has a gas insert. I suspect it might involve different prep work and paint for each surface. How should we proceed? A: You face a ...