How to Paint a Brick

I had to paint bricks for another project I was completing. I thought it would be a great idea to capture the process as many people aren't aware how to paint bricks.

Supplies

Paint brushes, primer, paint, cardboard box, timer

Step 1: Clean Surface

1)   Layout a clean surface to paint on (CAUTION: paint isn’t removeable to likeable materials of clothes, shoes, and furniture. Advise to use a clear surface one can get messy)

Step 2: Organize

1)   Layout bricks and supplies to prepare to start painting. 

Step 3: Primer

1)   Apply primer to bricks with painter brush (WARNING: If step is skipped, will result in paint not sticking to brick and sinking into brick)

Step 4: Dry Time

1)   Allow primer to sit and dry on brick for at least 30minutes to 1 hour or. until no longer wet paint.

Step 5: Paint

1)   Apply color of choice with paint brush to brick 

Step 6: Dry Time

1)   Allow paint to dry for two to three hours 

Step 7: Restart

If color isn’t desire, start back at step 5 until desire fullness of color is reac