How Sandblasting Can Renew Your Old Brick Exterior

April 7, 2021

Whether you choose a brick exterior for its timeless aesthetic appeal, durability, or versatility, it’s always a great option for your residential or commercial building. Brick exteriors are eco-friendly, low maintenance, and stand up much better to fire and weather damage. However, because of the makeup of brick and its inability to change looks without extensive work, homeowners may feel like they are locked into one aesthetic.

Other materials may be easier to update but even if you have brick, you aren’t at a complete loss. With residential sandblasting services, you can update your home simply and efficiently, and you don’t need to commit to a paint color to do it. Here is how sandblasting can renew your old brick exterior.

Benefits of Sandblasting a Brick Wall

Cleaning

While brick exteriors hold up significantly better than vinyl siding when it comes to weather damage and daily wear and tear, even brick buildings are not completely impervious to damage. Over time, you may find that dirt and debris have caked into your exterior’s surface, which makes it look old and unattractive. In this case, the perfect way to get your brick exterior looking refreshed is through a thorough cleaning hiring sandblasting services.

Brick surfaces are highly porous and have uneven textures, which allows dirt and grime to easily settle in. This dirt and grime is difficult to remove, but an abrasive method like sandblasting can loosen up and wash away the dirt hiding in the nooks and crannies of your brick exterior. Once the dirt and grime are cleaned from your building, you will have a freshly renewed exterior without the hassle of a drastic change in appearance.

Surface Restoration

For those seeking a more dramatic change in their brick exterior, you may feel at a loss when it comes to your home. Short of the painful and extensive process of replacing the siding on your home (which may not even be possible for some brick buildings), brick is not quite as versatile and vinyl or aluminum siding when it comes to style options. Even so, you are not limited to only red brick if you have a brick home and may not need to change the look entirely since it offers a timeless aesthetic.

While sandblasting is an excellent way to deep clean your home’s exterior to keep it from looking shabby, sandblasting is also a great method of surface restoration before applying a new sealant or paint job. Property owners who want to take their exterior from red to white or blue can absolutely do so.

With surface restoration and sandblasting from a qualified company like ELCO Painting, you can rest assured that your home’s exterior is ready for whatever color brick you choose to update the look of your home or commercial building.

Protection

Aesthetic and cosmetic changes are wonderful, but all of the maintenance is worthless if it all falls apart in a few years. People often desire the stability and dependability of a brick home. Sandblasting is a great way to ensure your brick reaches its full potential. Sandblasting is an easy update that will last for years to come and make your home look years younger.

Contact ELCO Painting Today!

If you’ve been Googling ‘sandblasting services near me’, your search stops here. ELCO Painting is the one-stop shop for a variety of restoration and home painting services. From carpentry repair to industrial painting jobs, the professionals at ELCO Painting are prepared to meet your home’s needs, serving Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Southern Massachusetts. Contact us online or give us a call today  (401-295-2201) to see how ELCO Painting can bring your brick back to life!

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