Interior Painting Ottawa, Ontario: Painting Your Brick Interior

Have you ever thought about painting interior brick for your house in Ottawa, Ontario?
It is possible and quite simple to paint your fireplace to brighten and modernize your space.

If your home interior is brick, have a brick accent wall, or simply want to update the fireplace for your home in Ottawa, Ontario, here are a few tips to help do it right.

Remember, however, if you don’t have the skills or tools to repaint your home interior, it’s much cheaper, safer, and easier to hire a professional painting contractor.

Otherwise, here is what you need to know;

Scrub and Clean the Brick

Before you start painting the interior brick, you need to wash it thoroughly, as well as the grout.
You can use an all-purpose cleaning solution like TSP liquid without rinsing, or a homemade formula consisting of 50% water and 50% vinegar.
Scrub with a stiff bristle brush to dislodge any dust or traces of soot around the opening of the fireplace.
After cleaning the brick, rinse with clean water and allow it to dry.

Pro Stuff

The presence of soot on the front brick may be a sign that you will need fireplace doors to protect the painted bricks from heat and smoke.

Prepare the Space

Before starting to paint, carefully define the area to be painted. Use duct tape and spread a protective sheet over the floor for easy cleaning.
You don’t want to spend another two hours just cleaning and scrubbing stray paint off your floor.

Paint The Interior of the Fireplace

Paint the interior of the fireplace area with heat resistant paint. Apply two coats if necessary.

• Apply A Coat of Primer

Before applying your paint, it is essential to put a coat of primer to prepare the surface.
You can apply this layer with a roller or brush, depending on your preference.

Let dry 24 hours before applying your first coat of paint.

• Paint Your Interior Brick

The choice of tools for painting depends on the type of surface.

Brick and shallow joints can be painted with a 20 mm long nap roller.
If the spaces between your bricks are hollow, it is best to paint with a brush.
Brick is generally porous, so it is important to push the paint well in it to fill all the holes.
Once you have the right tools in hand, apply your first coat.
Ideally, wait between eight and twelve hours before putting on a second coat.

Tips on buying your paint:

100% acrylic latex paint is the most durable choice for painting interior brick.

The paint also has several sheens: matt, soft, and lustrous. Which finish should you choose?
As you may already know, the higher the luster, the brighter the color.
Choose the soft finish since the mat finish will reveal the surface imperfections, and it will be difficult to wash.

Need Quality and Durable Paint Job? Hire a Pro Painter

The quality and durability of any paint job depend on paint surface preparation, painting techniques, and paint quality.
Professional painting constrictors understand this all too well and have all the bases covered.
If you choose a DIY painting, a small oversight such as painting on a wet surface can cause the paint to start bubbling and peeling within a few weeks.

By hiring a professional painting contractor, you will save both time and money, and get high-quality, reliable results.

At Maller Painting, we offer reliable, high-quality, and durable exterior and interior painting services you can count on for years to come.

We have years of residential painting experience serving the areas of Beaverton, Sherwood, and Tigard, Oregon.

To give us a try, book a FREE estimate below or call us on (503) 410-6366 for more details.

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