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[sabatini]

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@faeriemoon wrote:

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@sabatini wrote:

@faeriemoon, as you can see, I hearted all of your posts. LOL!

I AM a fan of painted brick, and am also a fan of standing out - sometimes even in what some might call a bad way.

Anything but cookie-cutter! JMHO.

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@sabatini  I agree!!  You should see my house.  It's the only one of its kind in my town.  I could never post a picture because it's so recognizable to people in the area.

Anti-cookie-cutter-homes unite!!!!

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@faeriemoon wrote:

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@sabatini wrote:

@faeriemoon, as you can see, I hearted all of your posts. LOL!

I AM a fan of painted brick, and am also a fan of standing out - sometimes even in what some might call a bad way.

Anything but cookie-cutter! JMHO.

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@sabatini  I agree!!  You should see my house.  It's the only one of its kind in my town.  I could never post a picture because it's so recognizable to people in the area.

Anti-cookie-cutter-homes unite!!!!

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LOL, & OMG, @faeriemoon!! I used to want to post a pic of my house too, but just like yours....way too recognizable! 

[Silver Fox1]

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@faeriemoon wrote:

This on the other hand is a mess !!!!  Whar a BAD paint job !!  Also I would never paint a brick house White, so.boring !! A nice Whitewash would have looked so much better.  As far as paint goes I would only paint brick in a light Taupe. maybe a light Yellow or Gray  

[Jackhound Mom]

Dear Whatnow,

We have lived in two HOA gated places and my hope is that they will have the "painters" restore their home to natural brick.  Both of our homes mentioned are/were in Arizona but different states may have completly different rules.  Please let us know how this turns out.

Thank you,

Cathy

[Silver Fox1]

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@Bri36 wrote:

I think it depends.   It can either look really good or really bad 

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I think this one looks much better painted - for sure !!

[fourpaws56]

well...better white than some hideous aqua or bright color...

[CAMOGIRL]

We lived in a two story traditional home, all brick. When we bought it, it was painted gray with white shutters. We turned around in a few years and had it painted a warm taupe  with black shutters.

Use a good exterior paint - we used Benjamin Moore. And, use a good painter with good references.

Our paint job looked just as good when we moved (and, that was SEVERAL years) as when we had it painted, no fading, no peeling, no complaints.

[Silver Lining]

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@faeriemoon wrote:

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I don't like this one at all. It looks splotchy to me.

[Silver Lining]

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@silver fox wrote:

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@Bri36 wrote:

I think it depends.   It can either look really good or really bad 

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I think this one looks much better painted - for sure !!

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I agree. Much better!!

[Silver Lining]

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@ROMARY wrote:

I like the brick and/or old brick look.  I don't recommend painting the exterior just before selling, or at all, for that matter.  However, if someone has a brick fireplace/interior wall inside a house that they just can't stand anymore, just use white chalk and slightly color each brick in certain spots, then take a brush and brush the brick(s) smooth.  It lightens the brick wall/fireplce quite a bit, and it has that 'old brick' look.  And, if one doesn't like it, just remove it with a chalkboard eraser.  I suggest dust-free chalk, btw.  

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What a great idea! i can't wait to try it, seriously!! Wish I could get started this minute. 

[chiclet]

I would never paint if I did not have too.....