Dr Dulux: How to Choose the Right Colour for Interior Brick Walls

Not sure which colour will suit your interior brickwork walls? Painted brick walls can completely change the look of a kitchen or living space when done right. With the right brick wall colour paint, your brick surface can become a beautiful design feature rather than just a background wall.

Can Interior Brick Walls Be Painted?

Before starting **bricks painting on wall**, it’s important to check the brick type. Only porous bricks should be painted. Common, fletton, and engineering bricks are not suitable because they do not absorb paint properly. Always confirm this before choosing colours.

Best Colour Ideas for Painted Brick Walls

● Painted brickwork adds texture and character to interiors, especially kitchens.

● Honey Mustard is a trending choice that adds warmth and brightness to the space.

● Chic Shadow, a warm grey, works beautifully with chrome finishes and modern kitchens.

● Jurassic Stone provides a soothing and subtle hue that will create an airy and serene atmosphere.

● You can sample small sections of your walls (using sample pots) to determine if you want a full wall painted or to add splashes of colour throughout.

Essential Tools for the Painting of Brick Walls

Before starting your project, you will need to have available the following items:

● Stiff bristled brush for cleaning bricks

● A 2” synthetic paintbrush for painting edges and corners

● Medium pile roller for smooth coatings

● Dulux Emulsion Paint for interior applications.

By using all of these tools, you can apply a smooth, even coat of paint when choosing a colour to paint your brick walls.

Step By Step Guide to the Painting of Your **Interior Brick Walls:**

Start cleaning your brick wall with a stiff-bristled brush, removing any cobwebs and dust. If necessary, wash the brick wall with mild detergent and make sure that it dries completely.

Use a thinner version of your Dulux Emulsion Paint (20% of the total amount of paint diluted with water for the first coat). The first coat should be applied leaving enough time for drying between coats. Apply two more coats of the same colour paint, allowing dry times between application. The above method will provide years of durable paint coatings on the brick walls.

Additional Helpful Hints to Achieve a Perfectly Painted Brick Wall

Do not rush your painting process; Always allow all coats sufficient drying time before applying additional coats of paint. Listening to music while painting may help to create enjoyable and relaxing task; for instance, listening to Pink Floyd’s Another Brick in the Wall. For colour guidance, explore paint palette advice before starting.