Bricks Give Your Home A Facelift
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Brick Facelift
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(Family Features) Whether you're looking to sell your home or just take care of some long-overdue improvements, one of the most valuable and cost effective things you can do is to update the exterior with a new coat of paint or masonry coating. A fresh finish not only makes a house look nicer to you and to potential buyers, but it also helps keep damaging moisture out - all of which increases the home's long-term value.
Brick homes provide an extremely durable finish; however if you decide your home needs a new appearance or color, choose a masonry coating as an alternative to paint. ReCote, from Boral Bricks, provides long-lasting color, a beautiful matte finish and rich sanded texture. This product does not need a primer and can be applied by brush or with texture spray equipment. There are 30 colors to choose from and it is backed by a 10-year limited warranty.
Getting Started. Most masonry will only need cleaning prior to coating application.
If you're cleaning brick, set the pressure washer to between 1500 and 2000 psi (pounds per square inch). Too much pressure or holding the nozzle too close could damage the mortar.
Applying Coating. Wait for clear, dry weather. Fall is often the best time of year to apply masonry coatings. Temperatures should be between 50 and 90 degrees. To avoid trapping moisture - and ruining all your hard work - don't start until after the morning dew has evaporated, and stop before the evening dampness sets in. Also, avoid windy or dusty days because dirt, leaves or other pollutants could get trapped in the finish.
Work section by section, overlapping each pass so that a uniform thickness and texture is created. For best results, a lighter second pass should be applied to even out color and texture variation before moving on to the next section.
A little elbow grease and some time can give your home a facelift that will pay off for years to come.
Learn more about ReCote at www.boralbricks.com.
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