A latex paint with a flat finish will give you the brick look that you are going for.
How to paint a wall to look like white brick.
Paints with high or semi gloss are too shiny for the brick finish that looks almost real enough to touch.
Apply a latex primer to the wall to ensure the paint will stick to the brick and choose a paint that s heat proof to protect the brick wall.
This is not a difficult process it just takes a bit of time and patience.
Again you can see the different textures in the white colour palette here which help to create a cohesive look.
The appearance that the blocks provide however is very plain and utilitarian.
We decided the columns needed a bit of detail as well so we chose to paint them to resemble brick.
Your main color should be a bright or rich red while the supporting colors should feature a rust color and the other a terracotta color.
This faux brick column now stands in the fellowship hall of trinity worship center.
Conversely if you want a whiter look try a higher paint to water ratio.
The softness of the white is far more appealing in a cottage style than the industrial look of a bare brick wall.
If you re painting the interior of a fireplace make sure you re using heat proof paint.
Mix some more of the brick color paint with a dab of white paint to make it marbled.
Painting bricks white for a contemporary look image.
Use a second damp sponge to pat some highlights on the bricks.
White painted brick walls work well here too.
Brick walls have a somewhat warmer feel than cinder block walls.
Keep adding the darker and lighter paint until you are satisfied with the look of the wall.
By using a thick paint roller to apply the paint evenly to the brick and touching up bare spots with a paint brush your brick wall will be painted in no time.
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Recently i told you about painting a concrete wall to look like stone.