Resealing Brick Floors

Brick floors create a warm, rustic look, but they take some work to maintain. Because bricks are made from porous clay, they absorb stains and moisture, causing them to slowly deteriorate. Grout and clay rub off with wear, causing dust and grit. This grit may be tracked into other parts of the house. The best way to manage brick floors is to seal them annually with a penetrating brick sealer. The sealer seals cracks and holes and protects bricks from stains.

Vacuum cleaner
Vacuum hose attachment
1/8 cup dish soap or mild detergent
Bucket
Scrub brush
Brick sealer
Paint roller or lambswool applicator
Paint tray

Instructions

- 1
  Vacuum the floor thoroughly. Turn off the beater brush, if possible, on your upright vacuum, or use the hose attachment to avoid damaging the brick.
- 2
  Wash the floor with a solution of 1/8-cup dish soap or detergent dissolved in 1 gallon water. Use a scrub brush to get into crevices. Allow the floor to dry overnight.
- 3
  Apply a brick sealer to the floor with a paint roller or lambswool applicator. Start at the far corner of the room, and work toward the door, with long, even strokes. Allow the sealer to dry for several hours or overnight, then apply a second coat.

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