Back-brushing First Coat
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Painting A Brick Fireplace. Hacks Painting Bricks or Concrete. DIY How to paint bricks or stone.
What happens here
After applying the first coat, use a 3-inch roller with a 3/8-inch nap and a 2.5-inch brush to back-brush the freshly applied stain. This process helps push the stain deeper into the texture of the brick and grout lines, ensuring better adhesion and coverage. Carefully roll and brush all surfaces, paying close attention to the intricate angles of the brickwork and the grout.
Goal: Ensure the first coat of stain thoroughly penetrates the brick and grout.
Tools and materials
- 2.5-inch Brush — Back-brushing stain into grout lines and hard-to-reach areas
- 3-inch Roller — Back-rolling the stain into the brick surface
- 3/8-inch Nap Roller Cover — Providing appropriate texture for brick surface during back-rolling