[Shop-talk] painting brick building with color change

[David Hillman]

On Tue, 13 May 2008, Ron Horwitz wrote:
> I'm guessing that priming is a must?  What type of
> finish (flat, semi-gloss, etc.) is recommended?  Any
> tips (other than writing a check to a real painter) to
> make my weekend easier?

    On a somewhat-related note, my house is currently a half-brick split 
ranch.  Due to the somewhat garish color of the brick ( orange ), we're 
going to cover it with some fake rock ( dyed concrete, Cast Natural Stone 
brand ).  The 'stone' can be mortered directly to an existing brick wall, 
but only if the brick is unsealed.

    Anyone know how I can tell definitively if the brick is sealed?  It 
doesn't seem to be, but the house is almost 40 years old.  Would it still 
be obvious?

    Thanks.

--
  David Hillman
  "not a mason, but playing one in a couple weeks"