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: ...

If you don't choose the best paint or primer or prep the surface ... No matter whether the brick you're painting is old or ...

Some old brick used in walls is porous and ... walls that initially were left bare usually perform best when they are not painted because paint can trap moisture in the wall.

That said, be mindful that white isn’t the best paint color selection for a brick fireplace unless you’re prepared to repaint often. “If you use a fireplace that is not wood-burning, ...

And if your bricks ... best all-rounder and specialist formulas below to have your brickwork looking like new. Whether you’re dealing with ingrained dirt, efflorescence or accidental flecks of ...

White paint on top of brick could erase the history of old brick colors — say yellow, brown or rust — and make the house feel new again. When painted brick is combined with a gray or black ...