Properly cared for, bricks can last for centuries. We see this evidenced in the many historical brick buildings throughout Dallas, TX and the greater Metroplex region. However, after years of exposure to sunshine and dust, it’s no surprise if your bricks have lost their original color. Most homeowners and commercial property owners don’t know how to make bricks look new, but there is a way.
You can restore original brick color through expert care and maintenance. At Brick Experts, we specialize in brick restorations including the way to restore brick color to it’s former glory.
How to Restore the Color to Old Exterior Brick
Brick color restoration is not a DIY project, as historical brick is delicate and must be handled with care. Professionals who work with older masonry know how to carefully remove layers of discoloring debris, solve any underlying maintenance issues, and reveal a brick’s original color through careful restoration. We can then provide masonry services that will allow you to maintain your brick’s color and quality more easily in the future.
If you’re curious about how to make brick look new again through brick color restoration, here’s how it’s done:
- Cleaning
The first step to restoring your brick color is through cleaning. We need to remove all the dust, debris, and mold that may have built up over the porous surface of your bricks. Of course, you can’t power-wash old brick, as this can cause its surface to crumble. Instead, your Brick Experts team will use an adjustable spray nozzle to apply just the right amount of pressure using a mixture of water and cleaning agents appropriate to the conditions.In cases with debris or mold buildup, a certain amount of gentle scrubbing may be necessary to clean the brick and grout joints. We’ll then give your bricks 24 hours to dry. - Sealer Application
Once the bricks are clean and dry, you will be able to see their original color again. Because you want to keep that color visible without another buildup situation, the next step is to apply a clear-coat sealer. This will not only protect your bricks from dust, it will also make them more durable against moisture and harsh weather conditions. For small areas, we may use a paintbrush or roller. However, larger expanses of brick on homes, walls, or commercial buildings will receive clear-coat treatment with a pneumatic sprayer. Depending on the coating, we may apply one layer or multiple layers to provide the right amount of protection. - Identify Underlying Issues
Some forms of brick discoloration come from underlying issues that professional brick restoration teams know how to both repair and prevent. These issues include mold, lime runoff, and salty efflorescence which each have unique causes that Brick Experts can treat. Mold can be prevented through the right selection of clear-coat, lime runoff can be improved by checking water exposure sources, and efflorescence can be prevented by stopping the exposure of salt to your bricks.Bonus: Tuckpointing
If your bricks are starting to look a bit worn, the problem is often in your mortar. Tuckpointing is when your brick restoration team removes old mortar and replaced it with clean lines of high-contrast new mortar to provide superior appearance and durability to your old brick structures. Brick Experts are proud to offer high-quality tuckpointing for any brick restoration that is in need of a touch-up.
Professional Brick Restoration Services
Brick Experts is one of the leading brick restoration services in the DFW area. If you have bricks in your home, business, or landscaping design that have faded or show signs of decay, there are solutions. Brick Experts specialize in restoring old brick so that it as beautiful and strong as it was when it was new.
Contact the Commercial Stone Masonry Pros in Dallas, TX.
Brick restoration is an important part of keeping our community beautiful and standing strong. With Brick Experts on your side, your brick buildings and masonry features can stand the test of time. For commercial stone masonry or residential brick restoration services in the Dallas area, contact us today.
Contact the Commercial Stone Masonry Pros in Dallas, TX
Brick restoration is an important part of keeping our community beautiful and standing strong. With Brick Experts on your side, your brick buildings and masonry features can stand the test of time. For commercial stone masonry or residential brick restoration services in the Dallas area, contact us today.
