Has anyone DIY stained thier exterior red brick?

mbi15, Jul 10, 7:31am
I'm wondering about changing the colour of my old 1970s red brick house. Painted brick requires regular maintenance, but staining last longer and leaves the bricks still breathable.

Is this something that I can do DIY, or would I need professionals to do it?

oh_hunnihunni, Jul 10, 10:00am
I learned something new, thanks to you. Looks easy enough, if you have the energy. Wonder if it would fade.

msigg, Jul 10, 11:57am
Spray it yourself with a weed sprayer, easy, do a test area at the back of the house.

lakeview3, Jul 11, 11:19am
If it’s clay brick, leave it. Low maintenance.

Once you paint or stain anything you have maintenance.

Maintenance costs you dollars.

I would look at modernising in other ways if I was you.

Double glaze the windows, new roof, paint wooden areas under eaves etc. smart new plants in modern pots, new deck (unpainted lol).

I love painted houses, I just don’t like maintaining them that’s all.

Brick all the way.