Great video! I am going to paint the brick wall in my garage and this video really helped. Thank you!

@MarkdoesDIY

3 жыл бұрын

No worries! It's a great way to transform an area. Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍

wow, that's much harder work than I thought, but guess could be a good task to kill the time indoor during Cov19 lock down. Good job, thanks for sharing.

@MarkdoesDIY

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's a good chance to get these type of jobs done. Thanks for watching.

This was a helpful video! In addition to painting my garage floor I'm going to do white walls in there, as well. This was a great tutorial! Thank you Mark.

@MarkdoesDIY

Жыл бұрын

Cheers! Sounds like you'll be nice and busy! Well done! 👍

You made painting a brick wall an interesting video with cool music. Props

@MarkdoesDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍

So much better than watching some American do it perfectly. About to do a bunch of brick walls inside, thanks for the guidance fam

@MarkdoesDIY

3 жыл бұрын

No worries! Thanks for having a look and commenting and good luck with your project!👍

Thanks Mark - that's helpful.

@MarkdoesDIY

5 жыл бұрын

No worries Yasmin, thanks for watching!

Great job, thanks for the tips!

@MarkdoesDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers, thanks for watching!

Thanks for this video. I volunteered to paint mums rental which has 8 walls of brick. I’m now wondering if I should have put my hand up lol. I was hoping to only do 3 coats but can see the 2 primer coats is essential. After finishing painting my whole townhouse solo a couple months ago, I vowed I would never paint again! 😂

@MarkdoesDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I know the feeling after doing a big project like that but you'll be happy in the long run that you did the extra primer. Good luck and thanks for watching! 👍

thank you Mark

@MarkdoesDIY

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

nice paint job! (and also a cool soundtrack) :)

@MarkdoesDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Thanks for watching and commenting too! 👍

Nice video Mark, you'll need your sunglasses on when sitting near that wall :)

@MarkdoesDIY

5 жыл бұрын

HaHa yes, thanks Thai! It was an overcast day when I filmed the intro but still a nice bright room. Stay tuned for the next video where I tidy up that patchy floor!

Great video, thanks Mark!

@MarkdoesDIY

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Thanks for watching! 👍

Thanks. Great video

@MarkdoesDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers, thanks for watching!

Very nice job Mate

@MarkdoesDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Would using a spray gun be ok its for a walk out basement patio wall its huge and cinder block wall

@MarkdoesDIY

4 жыл бұрын

I initially tried with aerosol spray cans (on the side wall in the video) but I couldn't get the right coverage and I had a much smaller space than you. I had either paint runs or barely any coverage at all, it was difficult to strike the right balance. I found the brush and roller gave me a better result. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Mark.

You lie down on the half way,that is quite funny, take care ,mate,glad to see you enjoy the work

@MarkdoesDIY

4 жыл бұрын

Haha, yeah my old bones needed a little rest after being in the same position for so long! Cheers!

Good stuff mate

@MarkdoesDIY

Жыл бұрын

Cheers! 👍

Hi, I don't understand if you used a primer/undercoat /sealer, then an other masonry paint for the top coats as you just used the same tin, or did I miss something ? Thank you for your help.

@MarkdoesDIY

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I used the same paint for all the coats. You didn't miss anything! I was happy with the colour and it was a hard wearing paint so I did it all with that. Cheers! 👍

I'm going paint the inside of my garage and I was going to use PVA on the walls as a base coat, would you recommend this?

@MarkdoesDIY

3 жыл бұрын

PVA is generally considered not compatible with paint so I would go to my local paint shop / hardware store and ask them. Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍

This is great what primer was it and did it just do a wall?

@MarkdoesDIY

3 жыл бұрын

I used 'British Paints Prep 4 in 1 - water based inside & outside'. It said it was suitable for bricks and mortar and I asked the man at the paint shop too. The paint applied really well and still looks the same as the video! Cheers, thanks for watching and commenting! 👍

Hi mark. That coat that you did with the roller, was that the same 4 in 1 paint primer or was that a different paint?

@MarkdoesDIY

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Sean, Yes it was the same 4 in 1 paint. I was going to apply a tinted top coat but when I saw the room finished I was quite happy with the colour of that base white. I still may change it to a tinted top coat down the track but have no plans to right now. Either way it's a good base on those old bricks. Cheers, Mark.

Thank you

@MarkdoesDIY

Жыл бұрын

👍

Diluted PVA before paint helps with porosity. Masonry paint 1St coat diluted with water. Followed by two neat top coats. Long pile.roller and brush . Job done in half the time. Good video.though. 👍🏻👍🏻

@MarkdoesDIY

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers, thanks for the tips! And thanks for watching.👍🏻

@spinx1200

4 жыл бұрын

@@MarkdoesDIY youre welcome. For my woes ive been a painter 30 years now. Getting way to old. 🤣🤣

Great video. Can i ask how many litres of paint you went through? And your surface area?

@MarkdoesDIY

3 жыл бұрын

The height of the wall I did in the video is 2.1 metres, the length is 2.6, that's about 5.5 square metres. I applied two coats of primer which was about 2 litres and two coats of top coat ( again 2 litres), so 4 litres in total. Thanks for watching and for the comment! 👍

I’ve just finished painting my garage which was concrete block……..never again 😂

I have a QUESTION for you!! :) Thank you! Your wall turned out great. I have a shed I want to paint (inside) but don't want to plaster it because I'd like to keep the brick effect. I've researched that paint applied straight onto brick weakens the brick over time and starts to fall off. 3 years have pasted since you uploaded this video. I was wondering if you've had any problems with the wall or is it still looking good as new??

@MarkdoesDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kim, the painted wall is holding up well. The paint still looks fresh and has not started coming off at all. The wall is indoors , so no weather to damage it and I gave it a really good clean first. I took my time and thoroughly applied 2 base/sealer coats and then 2 finishing/top coats, so I tried to give it the best chance of success and so far it's great. I can only speak for my wall but there's been no problems at all after 3 years. Thanks so much for watching and for the great question! Good luck! 👍

As a pro I'll say good result but fewthings sprung to mind. 1 get a bigger brush because you hit most of the face of the brick when doing the awkward bits. 2 roller pole. But the job looks great these things are just to improve speed

@MarkdoesDIY

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips Ross! I'll keep them in mind. Glad you like the result, it was fun to do but harder work than I thought. Cheers, Mark.

@joseg3102

2 жыл бұрын

Would spraying the wall down with water be enough to remove debris before starting or does it need a proper wash ? I have a wall of about 600 square feet so really was just going to pressure wash it and let it try before starting. I'm also using a spray gun and am planning on doing 1 coat of exterior primer/paint on it would this be fine or would I need to do 2 coats forsure ? 🤔

Mark, do you think it would be ok to use a power washer to clean the walls instead of the time consuming brushing first?

@MarkdoesDIY

Жыл бұрын

The bricks and mortar need to be in good dry condition before painting to allow the paint to really stick. A power water washer would allow water to get deep inside any cracks or faults in the mortar (or bricks) and the drying time would be far greater than hand scrubbing with a brush and soapy water. Hand scrubbing also allows you to get up close to the surface to really see anything that needs attention. Cheers and good luck! 👍

What was the paint you used undercoat top coat ...just doing a man cave

@MarkdoesDIY

2 жыл бұрын

I used 'British Paints prep 4 in 1 - water based inside/outside'. Good luck on the Man Cave!

you can come and brush my bricks any time

Why not use a roller then TouchUp with the brush in those line?!

@MarkdoesDIY

Жыл бұрын

I guess there's a few ways to do it, the video is just the way that worked for me. Cheers! 👍

I found this simultaneously educational and amusing - edutainment!? The wall turned out awesome! I’m about to tackle my own wall, still unsure about tint... not too many examples out in the internet space! Great job, thank you for sharing ☺️

@MarkdoesDIY

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Laura, glad you enjoyed the video. 'Edutainment'? I like it! Good luck with your project, Cheers!

Would washing the wall instead of brushing it off with a brush work aswell ?

@MarkdoesDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that would work fine. As long as you get rid of all the dust and other debris that accumulates. Cheers!

@joseg3102

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarkdoesDIY thank you for the reply 👍😎

What paint is required ? Step by step process required First I go to the shop then what will I order there for painting exterior brick wall ?

@MarkdoesDIY

2 жыл бұрын

I went to the hardware store and discussed the job with the people that work in the paint department and followed their general advice. If you ask them for a paint suitable for your particular project they will put you on the right track. I just started with a 4 in one preparation / undercoat / sealer. In the video I show exactly what paint I used. Cheers.👍

I will be DIY painting my masonry wall for the first time, found your video useful.

@MarkdoesDIY

5 жыл бұрын

Nice one! It was my first time painting a brick wall too, still happy with the result. Cheers!

Was there any hair left on that brush when you finished the undercoat? Lol

@MarkdoesDIY

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, nice one John D! The brush was nearly as bald as my head when I finished!

Hey Mark how long did that wall take?

@MarkdoesDIY

4 жыл бұрын

It's a small wall, 2470 mm wide (8ft 1inch) x 2110 mm tall (6ft 11 inches) and I took my time (filming it takes a bigger chunk of time than you might think and I tend to work slowly) and waiting the recommended drying times between coats took three days in total but could easily be done in two if you don't film it. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Mark.

Could have used a bigger brush😮

Why not spray?

@MarkdoesDIY

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same, so before I filmed the video I tried spraying a small adjacent wall but I couldn't get the same coverage and depth (especially in the mortar) that I did with the small brush, without making a lot of heavy drip runs. The way I did it might seem slower but for me the brush was the best option. Of course someone with better gear and spraying skills than me might take the spray option, it's just that the brush worked for me. It's still looking good too without any touchups. Cheers and thanks for the look in! 👍

I would have sanded the brick wall, as it is in such good condition. Or just white washed it.

@MarkdoesDIY

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like an interesting option, will keep that in mind. It was my first time doing it and it's still looks brand new, so I'm happy with it. Thanks for watching! Cheers, Mark.

@goldenultra

4 жыл бұрын

@@MarkdoesDIY I did like watching the video. I am in post Genesis stage pre puberty of a diy landlord project.

@MarkdoesDIY

4 жыл бұрын

@@goldenultra Nice one, Good Luck!

You could have done the undercoat with a roller man

@MarkdoesDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's a good point! I tried on another smaller wall with a roller first. It was okay for the bricks but I had to go over the mortar with a brush anyway so I just did it all with the brush. Thanks for watching and for the comment! 👍

How did you lose your finger tip

@MarkdoesDIY

3 жыл бұрын

In a meat grinder/mincer, many years ago.

@therecanbeonlyone_6357

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkdoesDIY shit - one of my worst nightmares, wasn't trying to be funny! Genuinely intrigued!

@MarkdoesDIY

3 жыл бұрын

@@therecanbeonlyone_6357 No worries. Adrenaline kicks in so the actual pain at the time isn't what you would imagine.

@therecanbeonlyone_6357

3 жыл бұрын

It's more long lasting effect of not having a tip than the pain. (Guitar)

I would suggest a spray gun unless you have heaps of spare time

@MarkdoesDIY

Жыл бұрын

Cheers, thanks for the look in! 👍

I thought you just had to roll paint on a wall

@MarkdoesDIY

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's tempting to do just that but the end result will look better and last longer with the cleaning and preparation first. The last coat rolls on fairly easily. Thanks for watching!

why didn't you use the paint roller from the start, instead of the small brush? seems like a foolish waste of time.

@MarkdoesDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Fair question. The mortar was recessed in quite a bit back from the surface of the bricks and so I really needed to push the brush in to reach all of the mortar. The mortar was also very porous as well so it really soaked up the paint, making me load the brush quite heavily. So, as I was doing this there was enough paint on the brush to do the bricks as well, so I did. I could have run over the bricks at this point with a roller but as I was there with a brush and paint in my hand I just continued over the bricks with the brush. Thanks for watching and commenting, Cheers!

Painting a brick house is ALWAYS a BIG MISTAKE! The beauty of bare brick is the many decades of maintenance-free service. Yes, I know it's cool and trendy, but it's a huge dis-service in the long run. The current or future owners will have to scrape and repaint and as the coats of paint accumulate the shorter the life of the paint. Eventually, ALL the paint needs to be sandblasted or removed with paint stripper. And then probably the mortar joints repaired (tuck pointing). So PLEASE just spare the home and future owners of this horrible fad!

@MarkdoesDIY

3 жыл бұрын

No worries, thanks for your opinion and thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers!

@leifharmsen

2 жыл бұрын

Painting brick, especially old clay brick, is not going to work. It will look horrible soon, then you have to remove the paint which is very expensive hard work or paint over the failing paint which will fail if the bricks haven't exploded already from wet freezing from not breathing. Yes, people do it to flip houses so buyer beware; never buy a painted brick house unless you're prepared for to pay a lot of money or a summer of drudgery to get it off and be happy with distressed / abused brick.

the outcome is very ugly.sorry mate

@MarkdoesDIY

5 жыл бұрын

That's ok, I guess it's not going to appeal to everyone, thanks for watching and commenting!

@saintetienne755

5 жыл бұрын

Rubbish - what's ugly?

brush is too big mate!

@MarkdoesDIY

Жыл бұрын

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