Brick painting regrets?

  • November 1, 2026 12:46 PM PST

    A neighbor painted her brick house gray two summers ago and it looked amazing at first. Lately I've noticed some flaking near the bottom, and now I'm second guessing my own plans. Has anyone here painted brick and regretted it, or loved it? Would love honest feedback and a contractor in Arizona who knows what they're doing.

     

  • November 1, 2026 1:45 PM PST

    Flaking is exactly the sort of thing I'd want checked before picking up a paintbrush. My cousin had his brick exterior painted, and although the colour looked great, moisture issues caused peeling around the lower walls later. It turned out preparation and choosing a suitable breathable coating were crucial. Painted brick can look beautiful, but it needs proper maintenance and isn't easy to reverse. I came across this helpful breakdown of the pros and cons: painting brick house pros and cons . I'd ask an Arizona contractor with brick experience to inspect the walls first.