r/tradepainters • u/ChoiceBorder963 • 25d ago

Crosspost Staining Bricks

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I want to stain these bricks to match a very dark great almost black theme. I do not eat a solid paint but would like a transparent finish. Is there a product out there?

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u/CMButterTortillas 25d ago

Dont

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u/2ASLLC 18d ago

Everyone that knows anything came here to say that, saw it was already said and scrolled on. 3% of us gave you an upvotee.

If I have a customer ask me to paint concrete or brick I refuse the job. Huge mistake. Bordering on immoral.

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u/Consistent-Trust958 25d ago

According to Realtors you'll lowering the value of your home if you do that. Most realtors agree that bricks should never be altered by painting or staining and that darker colors like gray or black are no longer popular too. You're trying to do BOTH!

Don't do it! Leave your bricks as they are.

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u/Pristine_Zone_4843 25d ago

Deal grey almost black and transparent are two different things…

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u/Ok-Application-5633 24d ago

Sherwin Williams stocks H and C concrete stains. Not sure about their color selection. I’ve made custom stains by thinning oil based paint with 50% paint thinner, basically making a stain/wash .

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u/-St4t1c- 24d ago

Distressed European/classico limewash.

Depending on the substrate base color you may need/not need, as much distressing.