Brickwork in the interior
Brickwork has a special charm. She makes a reference to history, defines the character of the room and makes the interior solid. Today it is increasingly found in Scandinavian, rustic and loft spaces. How to bare a brick wall, how to paint it and how to care for it?
1. In what interior is brickwork appropriate??
Brickwork in the interior of the bedroom
An unpainted rough surface with a pronounced texture, the ideal ally for a loft-style interior. A neat and even brick wall in a red shade will be relevant in traditional kitchens. But bricks painted white are the privilege of Scandinavian interiors, although today this option can often be found in lofts.
In the kitchen, a brick wall can visually separate the work and dining area. In the bedroom, masonry suits the role of an accent wall, as in the living room. It is also interesting to expose only brick fragments, for example, in niches.
Brickwork in the interior of the living room
Beautiful brickwork
2. How to bare a brick?
Brick wall in the interior
Exposing the wall should be done without haste, chipping off small pieces of plaster so as not to damage the surface. It is best to use a chisel and hammer for this. First you need to check the quality of the brick: if it does not crumble, has a good texture, there are no cracks on it, then it makes sense to clean the entire wall. When the plaster is removed, the surface should be cleaned with a wire brush. Next, rinse the wall with warm water using a piece of clean cloth. After the wall dries, it remains to apply the sealant to it.
Brick wall in the living room
Brick wall in the interior of the loft
3. Maintenance of brickwork
Brick wall in the bathroom interior
A brick wall is easy to maintain. It should be periodically inspected for cracks that may appear on the mortar of the masonry joint. If any are found, then it is easy to treat them with a special sealant.
It is recommended to periodically wash the brickwork with warm water and a clean cloth or soft brush. After that, it should be well dried. It is better to refrain from washing in the cold season..
If there is a desire to emphasize the beauty of a rich shade, then the brick can be coated with clinker oil or acrylic parquet scuba. This not only preserves the aesthetic properties of the surface, but also strengthens it and prevents further contamination..
Red brick in the interior
Bare brick wall in the living room
4. How to paint a brick wall?
When starting to paint a brick wall, it is worth remembering that it is almost impossible to remove the paint from the surface later. In about five years, it will be necessary to update the color or repaint the wall, since during this time it may lose its attractive appearance.
You need to buy paint for interior work. It can be acrylic paint, which is odorless and easy to wash off, or oil paint – it creates a good aesthetic effect on the wall. In hardware stores, you can also find special solutions for painting brick walls, which are absorbed into the surface. It is recommended to use moisture resistant paints in kitchens and bathrooms..
White brick wall in the interior
Painted brickwork
Brick wall in the interior of the kitchen
5. Some general recommendations
When working with brickwork, there are several important points to keep in mind:
• Fresh brick wall will be ready for painting only one year after installation..
• Brick should be painted horizontally, preferably with a brush, in order to paint over all irregularities well.
• When exposing brickwork, you need to wear special glasses and a dust mask, cover the floor and windows with a special film, and remove all pieces of furniture from the room.
• The service life of the painted wall is five years, then you need to repaint it again.
Stylish brick wall
Brick wall in the kitchen
Brick wall in a Scandinavian interior
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