Adding the exterior paint colors for brick homes is a trend that has been on the rise in 2018. Aside from being durable, fire resistant an efficient as an insulator, brick is also pretty cheap. As a matter of fact some bricks are specifically designed to be painted for a homeowners convenience.

Although some people may advise against it, painting a brick home exterior is not a bad idea. As long as you use the right kind of brick and the right painting methods, it will work out. Not to mention you can have paint job done for you by Cape Cod painters from Total Care Painting to get flawless results.

If you’re looking for a little inspiration, keep reading to find the latest trends for painted brick home exteriors.

In 2018, the most popular brick types are fireclay bricks. These bricks are manufactured specifically for painting. Both have their pros and cons. Fireclay breaks require hardly any maintenance and seem to do a better job of holding color.

However, if you like a change every now and then you may want to try home exterior bricks made for painting. These kinds of bricks will work better if you decide to change their color. On the downside, they do need regular maintenance every three to five years.

Something else to look for when choosing a brick style, is how porous the material is. Ideally, you would get one that is less porous as porous bricks need to be sealed before use.

>>People have been playing around with the color grey lately. Trendy brick exterior  colors vary from a light, muted grey to a darker charcoal or steel grey.

>>The color white takes on a fresh new spin when applied to brick. You can stain the bricks in different shades of white and cream for a soft yet classic vibe. 

>>Earth tones are also gaining a lot of popularity. A lot of people are also painting their bricks a sandy beige color.

>>Black bricks are not much popular, but they have been making appearance in design. This works better for public facilities that are trying to emulate a certain vibe.

>>Glazed bricks give the building a clean and classy look. These are more commonly used for commercial or apartment buildings.

To really make your brick paint stand out, make sure to coordinate it with the rest of your homes exterior. A basic design rule, known as the 60/30/10 rule describes the ratio of a main color, complimentary color and accent color. Consider this rule when choosing a brick color and make sure it will flow nicely with the trim, shutters, door and other accents.

For Example, you may go with a warm sandy color for your bricks. To compliment it, you might have muted Red shutters and trim and a grey door.

Another idea is to get light grey bricks and compliment it with navy blue shutters and trim, and a Light blue door. The possibilities are pretty much endless, so it really helps to have a color wheel handy to see which colors compliment each other the best. For help with this from someone with a trained eye and experienced hands, get in touch with the professionals from Total Care Painting. They know all the secrets and offer best exterior house painting in Cape Cod. Their dedication to your home design is unmatched.