Painting interior brickwork

Question

We have an exposed brick chimney breast in the lounge that I think will look better painted white but the bricks look varnished. Can these be painted over?

Veaceslav · Answer

It's better to clean them with sand paper, then use a primer, after you can use paint

Lee · Answer

Yes stablelize brickwork with stablizer solution then use masonary paint

Kevin · Answer

That will just be a waterproof sealant if the bricks looks varnished. You can paint this no problem with masonry paint

Joshua · Answer

Yes, I would use a masonry paint but make sure it's well ventilated to ensure you give it enough time for the VOC to evaporate. I find wickes own brand to be the lowest in VOC and dries pretty fast compared to Dulux weather shield or santex. " VOC stands for volatile organic compounds" I would advise reading up about it before using a masonry though as some illnesses may be affected in different ways.

Christopher · Answer

Yes you can paint over the bricks but I would prime them first with zinzer over the varnish the you should be able to paint over them

Roger · Answer

The best way is to rub off the varnish and clean the areas, making sure there are no flakes, you can use emulation paint like a nice satin Mat finish.

Barry · Answer

Hi Pete best thing would be to use PVA firstly water it down so 3 parts water to 1 Part pva this will give it good seal and applicator prior to painting  you could do this x 2 coats if need be hope this helps

Adrian · Answer

Yes it can ..but on the safe side .I would use  primer first .use zinsser bin primer/sealer .followed by normal emuslion.thwt will also stop any stains coming though aswell..cheers Adrian

Joe · Answer

Yes if  you apply zinsser bin primer stain block or an oil base undercoat then apply your finish. Any issues feel free to contact me  joe decorator

Stephen · Answer

Yes.sand down thoroughly and clean.add 2 to 3 coats depending on coverage

Mike · Answer

You need to use a primer before applying a top coat

Shahzad · Answer

Yes mam it can be painted.... And it will be look better....

Painting interior brickwork

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