The outward appearance of your house creates the initial perception for observers, regardless of whether they are walking past or driving by. Naturally, you would want it to be attractive, and applying a fresh coat of paint or stain is the best method to achieve this.
As professional painters have shared, brick homes can be both painted and stained, but which one should you choose? This blog post will talk about brick paint vs brick stain for Malaysian homes.
What is Brick Painting
Brick painting is the process of painting brick with paint made specifically for bricks. It is important to make sure that you are using the correct type of paint, or it may not be able to adhere properly and come off easily when exposed to different weather conditions.
Brick painting can give your home nice bright colors, but once again it’s important to use exterior-grade paints so they don’t peel away quickly over time.
People who want to repaint their brick home would be wise to paint it before the bricks are exposed to extreme weather conditions. This is because if they wait too long, rust will form on them which can make painting difficult and lead to peeling of the new coat of paint. If you live in an area with lots of rain, then this should also be taken into consideration when planning your exterior renovation project.
The Advantages of Brick Painting
Although many aren’t aware of this, there are also several advantages to brick painting.
- The first is that it does not require a lot of investment for the homeowner. It is cheap and easy compared with staining or other exterior renovation options such as remodeling your entire front yard.
- Second, when done properly it looks very nice on most homes and can add curb appeal in addition to making your house look fresh and new again.
- Finally, if you choose the right color (and they’re many shades available), then you can completely change the outside appearance of your home without having to do much work at all.
The Disadvantages of Brick Painting
Just like with any other method, there are also several disadvantages to brick painting.
- The biggest disadvantage is that it can be difficult to find the right color and take into account whether or not they will all look nice together.
- If you want something more unique, then this may also be a problem as well since there are only so many colors available for use with exterior paint.
- Finally, one of the most common complaints about using exterior paints such as those used in brick painting is that if done incorrectly, peeling and chipping could occur much sooner than expected which means another coat would have to apply again later on down the road.
What is Brick Staining
Another way to spice up your bricks is by staining them. Brick staining is a process where the bricks are stained with color pigments and it will last much longer than paint, which means you won’t have to repaint your brick exterior as often — if ever again!
However, this method is more expensive because there are additional steps involved in getting everything just right. But, for those who can afford it or would rather not deal with painting their home every few years, then stain may be the best option.
If you opt for this method, you no longer have to worry about peeling, chipping, or fading. Brick staining has the benefit of being resistant to all types of weather conditions which can lead to less maintenance in general.
The Advantages of Brick Staining
The biggest advantage of brick staining, as stated above is that it is much more durable than paint and there is no risk of the color fading or chipping away.
There are also several other advantages to this method such as:
- Lasts longer than paint so you won’t have to repaint your exterior very often — if ever again!
- The colors available for staining bricks can be extremely vibrant and they will last a long time without fading or peeling off.
The Disadvantages of Brick Staining
One drawback with brick staining is that it requires additional steps to get everything right before applying which means extra money out of pocket from homeowners who want their homes stained instead of painted.
Brick staining is also not ideal for homes located in areas with lots of rain because it can lead to the color running down your home if not done properly.
Finally, while brick staining is resistant to fading and chipping like paint, it’s not completely immune which means you will still have to maintain them after some time just like any other exterior surface on your home. This includes things such as pressure washing or rinsing off the dirt that may get stuck onto bricks throughout the year so they continue looking fresh and new.
Takeaway
Brick is a beautiful and traditional building material, but it comes with its unique challenges. Painting or staining brick can make your home more attractive and easier to maintain, so you’ll want to weigh the pros and cons of each before deciding on the best option for your Malaysian home. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below!
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