Limewash & Brick
Brick with a softer, older look, done the way brick needs.
Brick is porous. It needs to let moisture out, which is why ordinary paint on brick can trap water, blister and peel. Limewash and mineral paints soak into the brick instead of sealing over it.
How every job runs
The same four promises on every job, big or small.
- Pay when it's done No deposit and no money up front. You pay after the work is finished and you're happy with it.
- Itemized estimate first Prep, materials and labor, priced line by line before anything starts. No vague totals, no surprise fees.
- A lead on site every working hour A dedicated project lead is on your property whenever the crew is working, so there's always someone to ask.
- The owner checks in daily The owner comes by every day to inspect the work, drop off supplies and keep quality where it should be.
What's included
Limewash gives the chalky, slightly uneven look of old Texas and European houses, and it can be washed back while it's wet to let the brick show through. Mineral paint gives solid, even color that still breathes.
- Brick washed to remove dirt, efflorescence and mildew
- Loose mortar and cracked bricks noted and repaired
- Test patches so you can see the look on your own brick
- Limewash applied and worked back to the level of brick showing you want
- Or mineral paint for full, even color
- Windows, trim, plants and walkways protected
How the job runs
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Walk-through
We look at the brick and mortar and talk through how much brick you want to show.
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Clean and repair
Washing, then mortar and brick repairs, and time to dry.
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Test and apply
A test patch first, then the limewash or mineral paint, worked by hand.
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Final walk-through
We walk it with you in daylight. You pay once you're satisfied.
Limewash weathers, and that's the point
Limewash wears gradually and gets softer and more aged-looking as it does. It doesn't peel like paint. That makes it a good fit for people who like the look of an older house, and a poor fit for anyone who wants the color to stay exactly the same.
It can't go over brick that's already been painted with ordinary paint. If yours has, mineral paint is usually the option.
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Questions about limewash & brick
Can limewash be removed?
While it's fresh it can be washed back. Once it has cured it's much harder to take off, so we always do a test patch first.
Can you limewash brick that's already painted?
Not over ordinary paint. Mineral paint is usually the way to change the color of painted brick.
Can you do interior brick and fireplaces?
Yes. Fireplaces and accent walls are common limewash jobs.
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