Yard Brick Refacing Ideas

Veneers

• Veneers are prefabricated stone products that you can attach to brick surfaces, including badly damaged brick. Stone veneer is available in exterior versions that stand up to moisture, temperature fluctuation and intense sunlight. You'll have many colors and finish options to consider to help save money by not replacing the brick or installing natural stone. Exterior stone veneer can match stone surfaces and elements elsewhere in your yard to help it seem more appropriate for your yard.

Paint

• Yard brick that has only suffered minor surface damage is a good candidate for painting. You'll need to use a special exterior primer and exterior paint that can retain its color over time. However, with the right paint an exterior brick surface can take on color that complements your plants or helps it blend into the natural surroundings. Paint is among the most affordable options for refacing brick.

Stucco

• Badly damaged yard brick can serve as the base for a coat of stucco, which protects the brick from further damage, but obscures it in favor of a new surface. Stucco is made from cement and sand, giving you access to a variety of colors. It also produces a soft base that you can press or scribe into patterns before it hardens. If your yard brick has remnants from an earlier coat of paint, you'll need to remove it, apply a bonding agent and then add stucco.

Natural Stone

• Natural stone is a traditional, expensive option for refacing yard brick. Depending on the type of stone you select, you can create a wall or pathway that will outlive you and your home. Natural stone uses the existing brick as a base, preventing it from shifting or settling. Locally sourced stones will reduce the environmental impact and cost of shipping stones from far away and make your new surfaces match its surroundings.