“Painting it can create a more warm and welcoming space but simultaneously keeps the character and texture that brick adds.” Others will choose to cover brick if it isn’t in the best condition.

How should we proceed? A: You face a few different issues: how to prep brick and tile so paint sticks, which paint to use and how to apply the paint evenly to such textured surfaces. There’s ...

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Clothing didn't stand a chance. As a result, I am not fond of exposed brick. I prefer smooth walls or, if texture is called for, wallpaper. For me, painting solves the dust issue, but doesn't ...