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Brick Painting & Limewashing in Ottawa & Gatineau
Brick painting and German-style limewashing that breathes with the masonry and lifts a home's whole exterior.
Brick painting and German-style limewashing both transform a masonry exterior, with different looks. Painting gives a solid, uniform colour, while limewash soaks in for a softer, breathable, weathered finish. We help you choose, prep the brick properly, and apply a finish that suits the home.
- Brick cleaning and prep before any coating
- Solid-colour brick painting for a uniform look
- German-style limewashing for a soft, breathable finish
- Guidance on which suits your home and budget
Character homes and masonry
Ottawa has no shortage of brick homes, from century character houses to newer builds, and the right finish depends on the brick and the look you want. Because masonry has to breathe and shed moisture in a freeze-thaw climate, the choice between paint and limewash is not just cosmetic. We walk you through both before anything goes on the wall.
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Brick Painting & Limewashing: common questions
Painted brick gets a solid, opaque film of colour on the surface for a clean, uniform look. Limewash is a mineral finish that soaks into the brick for a softer, weathered, breathable result, and early on it can be adjusted or partially removed. They are two different looks, and we help you pick the one that suits your home.
Effectively, yes. Once brick is painted it generally needs to stay painted and be maintained over time, because stripping paint back off masonry is difficult. That is exactly why we make sure you are choosing it deliberately rather than on a whim, and why some homeowners prefer limewash.
When it is applied to suitable, properly prepared masonry, yes. Limewash is breathable, which actually suits a freeze-thaw climate because it lets the wall release moisture rather than trapping it. Prep and the condition of the brick are what determine how well it performs.
Want a number for your brick painting & limewashing project in Ottawa or Gatineau? Request a free estimate and we will give you a clear written scope and price, with no obligation.