How to Paint Brick Paving

Prepare the surface for painting. Use a stiff-bristled utility broom or long-handled brush to scrub the brick pavers with a driveway cleaner soap and water. Scrub areas stained with oil, gasoline or grease, using circular motions and downward force. Follow by rinsing the pavers with a stream of clean water.

Wait for the brick to dry completely. Test for rising moisture by placing a 12-by-12-inch sheet of clear plastic over a section of dry brick and securing the edges with masking tape. Return to the site every 30 minutes over a two-hour period. Look for condensation inside of the plastic. If condensation appears, seal the pavers with an epoxy sealant before applying paint.

Insert a paint stir stick into the can of concrete paint and mix the paint. Pour a quarter of the paint into a clean, separate bucket and mix with clean mineral turpentine. Dilute the mixture to 80 percent concrete paint and 20 percent mineral turpentine to use as the first coat.

Dip a clean brush or short-nap paint roller into the paint and turpentine solution. Apply the paint in short, even strokes until the desired surface has been covered. Allow the first coat to dry completely, approximately six to 24 hours, before continuing.

Apply a second coat of concrete paint only over the dry initial layer. Use a brush or roller to lay the paint in short, even strokes until the entire surface is covered evenly.

Mark off the area and allow painted pavers to dry for 24 hours before walking or driving on the surface.