New brick often isn't a good candidate for painting. "Brand-new brick and mortar can exude a powdery substance, so you want to give it at least a month to cure before painting it," says Villar.

The 11,000-pound lantern from Yaquina Bay Lighthouse returned Tuesday after eight months of specialized care in Alabama.

The painting depicts the renovated lighthouse in its present location, with the giant old oak in the background. This print is very special because the seal on the first 100 prints is made from ...

In addition to being a run-of-the-mill choice, painting brick can cause structural damage to your home if it’s not done correctly. Instead, make your brick house look better using landscaping ...

Make sure the brick is completely dry before you begin the painting process. Step 2: Sand & Prime Next, you'll want to sand down any rough spots on the brick.

Once your brick has been cleaned, you’ll want to let it dry completely for 24 hours before painting. It’s also important to check for any cracks or structural problems that may require ...

Painting, unless it is meticulously done with high quality, vapor permeable, masonry paint, tends to trap the dampness and cause your bricks to crumble, often within as short a period as 5 to 10 ...

Q:Some years ago, painters mistakenly painted one of the brick chimneys on my house black after I asked them to paint a stovepipe black. I am told that the black paint cannot be removed.

The typical lighthouse sells for somewhere in the neighborhood of $500 depending on the specs, and he delivers them, too. Over the past year, during the pandemic, Riley sold just three.

Some folks think painting a brick wall is heresy because the authentic, rugged look of the brick adds character to a room. But others see exposed blotchy bricks as a rough surface that detracts ...

If your brick needs a glow-up, there are lots of things you can do besides painting it white. In addition to being a run-of-the-mill choice, painting brick can cause structural damage to your home ...