That ability to de-gloss slick paint is one reason it’s not a great solution for removing soot from a fireplace with painted brick — unless you plan to repaint. Sure, you’ll probably get the ...

Q: We painted our brick fireplace white. But after some use, smoke has stained the brick. What’s the best way to clean it? A: Soot is mostly carbon particles, but it often has a greasy nature ...

“You can paint brick, and a lot are white, but you can paint them a lot of colors. Drive through River Oaks and you’ll see a lot of them.” It part of the new transitional style.

This water/paint blend will be absorbed into the brick, allowing the bricks to continue to breathe. However, this is permanent, so you must determine if this is a good look for your house.

Q–I have a two-story brick home that is 70 years old. The brick was painted white 22 years ago and repainted about 13 years ago. Now there is peeling on the mortar lines. The peeled paint has… ...