How to Paint a Brick Effect

Painting a brick effect is an affordable way to add character to your living space. Brick walls add charm and detail to a room's overall design. Faux brick is painted in a series of steps to achieve the final texture and depth of a brick wall. Since there is a wide variety of brick colors and appearances, you can select the color palette to achieve just the type of brick appearance that you want for your home.

Mortar-color paint
Paint roller
Roller pan
Brick stencil
Stencil brush
Brick-color paint
Brown or black glazing paint
Paint tray
Container, glazing medium
Sponge

Instructions

- 1
  Roll a coat of mortar-color paint onto the wall using a paint roller. Allow the paint to dry at least four hours.
- 2
  Stencil on the brick pattern using a brick stencil, a stencil brush and the brick-colored paint. Start at one end and work your way across in rows using the brick stencil. Allow the paint to dry at least four hours after you have completed the brick stenciling.
- 3
  Pour brown or black paint into a paint tray. Mix 1 part paint to 4 parts glazing medium in the tray.
- 4
  Dab the surface of the bricks with a sponge that has been dampened with the glazing mix. This will create depth and texture to the bricks for a more realistic result. Apply this technique until you are satisfied with the overall effect. Allow the paint treatment to dry for 72 hours before placing anything on the wall.

How to Paint a Birdhouse & Make It Look Like an Antique

How to Paint on Plastic Faucets

Faux Finishing