Thoroughly clean the brick wall so that all the dust is washed away and the surface is in its natural color. If the bricks have not yet been exposed, then the help of a master is required or the bricks must be exposed with a chisel and a hammer. Lime masonry walls must be washed with a special cleaner that will very effectively remove all excess. The bricks should be thoroughly cleaned with a metal brush and leveled with a sander to keep the surface smooth. If you want a more uneven surface, you don’t have to worry about grinding. Remember that the rougher and more uneven the surface, the more dust will accumulate in the cracks and make it harder to clean the wall.

When renovating a brick wall, a deep primer is inevitable – it is necessary for adhesion to paint and varnish, as well as for strengthening the surface. After this process, the surface will remain transparent and even matte. When the brick wall is ready for further processing, everyone can choose the most suitable type of treatment. One option is to varnish with a clear or colored water-based varnish, but can be simply coated with linseed oil, which will retain its natural tone. The brick masonry can also be covered with a thin layer of plaster, preserving its characteristic texture.

More and more people choose to repaint bricks, for example, in white – this solution will also be very tasteful. Ask the specialist in the store about which color is best to choose, explaining whether the bricks will be heated or whether they will serve only as a decorative wall. Colors can be various – multicolored bricks will also look modern. Designers also recommend experimenting with seams and painting them – to paint the bricks themselves in one color, for example, brighter red, but the seams are lighter, for example, gray. It is best to choose a roller for painting, because it will take a long time to paint with a brush, and it will be difficult to apply the paint evenly.