Exterior Painting • Houston TX
Brick Exterior Painting Services
Brick homes cleaned, test-patched and painted with breathable masonry coatings, only when the wall is a good fit. Get a free instant quote.
Executive Summary: Brick Painting Houston
Brick painting in Houston cleans, primes and coats brick with a breathable masonry paint so moisture can still escape.
Brick gets a masonry primer + topcoat, 2 coats of breathable masonry or mineral paint, over an estimated 2 to 7 days with a 3 to 6 painter crew. Houston-area pricing for brick typically runs $1.20 to $3.75 per square foot, before mortar repair (estimate).
Brick needs several dry days after rain, and mortar repairs come first. Painted brick on pre-1978 homes needs lead paint testing before scraping.
Typical Houston Projects
Three common brick painting jobs and how we scope them. These are typical scopes, not past projects.
Example scope: Dated orange brick, Katy (77494)
What to expect: about 4 to 5 days (estimate), and $1.20 to $3.75 per sq ft is the typical Houston-area range.
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Project Size: one-story brick home, about 2,000 sq ft of brick
Neighborhood: Katy (77494)
Service: Brick Exterior Painting Services
System: wash + masonry primer + 2 coats of breathable masonry paint
The Problem: 1990s orange brick the owners want painted white
The Solution: wash and dry several days, test patch, prime, then 2 coats
Example scope: Previously painted brick, Bellaire (77401)
What to expect: about 5 to 7 days (estimate), typically $1.20 to $3.75 per sq ft based on Houston-area pricing.
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Project Size: two-story home with peeling painted brick
Neighborhood: Bellaire (77401)
Service: Brick Exterior Painting Services
System: scrape + masonry primer + 2 coats
The Problem: old non-breathable paint peeling off the brick
The Solution: scrape to sound paint, let the brick dry, prime and repaint with a breathable coating
Example scope: Brick columns and chimney, Pearland (77584)
What to expect: about 2 days (estimate), usually $1.20 to $3.75 per sq ft at Houston-area rates.
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Project Size: front columns and a chimney
Neighborhood: Pearland (77584)
Service: Brick Exterior Painting Services
System: wash + masonry primer + 2 coats to match new trim
The Problem: stained brick that clashes with a new trim color
The Solution: wash, repoint through a masonry contractor if needed, prime and paint
Stop Letting Fading & Damage Hurt Your Property Value
Dated or stained brick
Orange and red brick from the 1980s and 1990s can date a house. A breathable masonry coat changes the color without trapping water.
Peeling paint on painted brick
Standard house paint traps moisture in brick and peels. We scrape it back and use a breathable masonry coating.
Efflorescence and mildew
White salt deposits and mildew keep paint from sticking. We wash them off and let the brick dry several days before primer.
Schedule a Walkthrough
We check the brick for moisture, mortar condition and old coatings, and tell you plainly if painting is a good idea. The written estimate lists any mortar work separately.
Our Process: Done Right the First Time
- 1Detailed Estimate & Color ConsultationWe check the brick for moisture, mortar and old coatings with you, and tell you if painting is a bad idea. Painted brick on older homes gets lead testing first.
- 2Expert Prep & PaintingBrick gets washed and dried for several days, mortar repairs get done and a test patch goes up. Then breathable masonry primer and 2 coats.
- 3Final Walkthrough & Clean-UpWe walk the house with you and compare the finished walls to the test patch. Masking comes off windows and the walks get swept.
What to Expect: Your Project Timeline
| Stage | When | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate & booking | 1 to 3 weeks ahead | Moisture and mortar check, test patch plan, written estimate |
| Prep day | Day 1 to Day 2 | Wash, several dry days, mortar repair, test patch and primer |
| Paint application | Days 3 to 6 | 2 coats of breathable masonry paint |
| Dry & walkthrough | Final day | Walkthrough against the test patch |
| Curing | First month | Coating cures; the brick keeps breathing through it |
These are estimates. Brick needs extra dry time after rain, which can add days.
The Right Time to Schedule Brick Painting Houston
You are updating the exterior colors.
Paint brick and trim together; wood trim follows Wood Siding Exterior Painting.
Old paint on brick is peeling.
Fix it before more water gets trapped behind the paint.
Garden walls or fences need work.
Add them to the same visit; see Fence & Gate Painting Services.
Waiting Out the Rain
Brick needs most of a dry week to paint well. We book spring and fall first and test moisture before primer.
The Henry Contractor Difference
No hidden fees
Your written estimate lists washing, mortar work, primer and coats separately before work starts.
Local Houston crews
Local Houston crews know how much water Houston brick holds after a storm.
Prep done by the book
Wash, dry, repair, test, prime, then paint with a breathable coating.
Transparent Pricing for Brick Painting Houston
| What Affects the Cost | Standard vs. Premium | Hidden Costs to Watch For |
|---|---|---|
| Scope and size: brick area, stories, columns and chimneys | Standard uses masonry acrylic; premium uses mineral or silicate paint | Lifts for chimneys and tall walls |
| Surface condition and labor: mortar, efflorescence, old paint | Standard washes and primes; premium adds scraping old coatings | Mortar repair by a masonry contractor |
| Extras: trim, doors, garden walls | Standard covers brick; premium adds trim and doors | Test patch before the full job |
Typical Houston-area range for brick (estimate): $1.20 to $3.75 per square foot of brick, before mortar repair or masonry primer. Your written estimate after an on-site walkthrough sets the exact price.
Get an Exact Number
Moisture and mortar condition decide whether painting makes sense. We test on site first.
Brick Painting Houston vs. DIY vs. Cheap Labor
| Feature | Henry Contractor | DIY | Cheap Labor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prep Work Quality | Wash, dry, mortar repair, masonry primer | Roll paint onto damp brick | Paint over loose mortar |
| Time Investment | 2 to 7 days (estimate), with dry days between | Weekends rolling rough brick | Same-day job on wet brick |
| Material Quality | Breathable masonry or mineral paint | Standard house paint | Elastomeric that traps water |
| Clean-Up Process | Walks swept, windows unmasked | Paint in the joints of the walk | Overspray on windows |
| Pricing Transparency | Written estimate with mortar work separate | Masonry primer and rollers add up | Mortar repair billed later |
Who We Partner With
Homeowners
You want to update dated brick without trapping water. We test first and use a breathable coating.
Property Managers
Dated brick makes a rental look tired. We test, repair mortar and repaint with a coating that lets the brick breathe.
HOA Board Members
Painted brick changes how a street looks. We submit colors for approval before we start.
Proudly Serving Greater Houston
We proudly provide professional painting services to homeowners and businesses throughout the Greater Houston area, including: The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Cypress, Memorial, and surrounding neighborhoods.
We paint brick homes in Katy (77494), Bellaire (77401) and Pearland (77584), plus Sugar Land and Cypress.
Stucco and siding options are on the Exterior Painting Houston TX page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The short answer is paint brick only when the color is dated or stained and the wall stays dry. Brick needs cleaning, mortar repairs and a breathable masonry coating, not standard house paint. Painting brick is hard to reverse, so test a sample area on the wall before you commit.
On older homes, check whether the brick is original before painting; see Historic Home Exterior Painting.
The short answer is about $1.20 to $3.75 per square foot of brick, before mortar repair or masonry primer, based on typical Houston-area pricing. Wall area, mortar repairs and coating type move the number. Your written estimate after an on-site walkthrough sets the exact price before work starts.
A whole-home exterior with brick typically runs $1.24 to $3.30 per square foot (estimate). Mortar repair and masonry primer are extra.
Brick exterior painting usually requires a wash to remove dirt, efflorescence and mildew, several dry days because brick holds water, repointing loose or cracked mortar through a masonry contractor, and a breathable masonry primer before a masonry or mineral-based topcoat. A test patch comes first.
Previously painted brick gets scraped to sound paint before primer.
The short answer is longer than paint on wood, because brick does not move much, as long as moisture can escape through a breathable coating. Painted brick that traps water peels and spalls. South and west walls fade first, and touch-ups are easier with mineral or masonry paints.
Limewash is another option that fades gradually rather than peeling.
The short answer is brick is porous and alkaline, so finish paint alone lets go of it. A bonding primer grips the masonry and gives the two finish coats something to hold. The brick is pressure washed and left to dry fully before the primer goes on.
Mortar joints soak up more primer than the brick faces, so they get checked again before the finish coats.
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