tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post8157140172749774388..comments2024-03-24T03:18:59.430-04:00Comments on Brilliant Asylum: What To DoBrilliant Asylumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09656796025200050768noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-61378493134408134512009-05-12T11:47:00.000-04:002009-05-12T11:47:00.000-04:00I say save the brick and paint the trim black or c...I say save the brick and paint the trim black or charcoal.Natalie Thielenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-91202733313441841222009-05-07T10:58:00.000-04:002009-05-07T10:58:00.000-04:00Get your brush out and paint that brick. It will u...Get your brush out and paint that brick. It will unify the space.mbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700705597056252895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-86657094263588706862009-04-01T19:10:00.000-04:002009-04-01T19:10:00.000-04:00I love!!! exposed brick. Think twice.But I grew up...I love!!! exposed brick. Think twice.<BR/><BR/>But I grew up in Fells Point,Md where brick is almost a necessity. I don't have it in my current suburban <BR/>home and I miss it terribly.sp8cemunkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11530091773628526319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-16900512909794381132009-03-20T09:07:00.000-04:002009-03-20T09:07:00.000-04:00Oh, and if people want to paint over brick but are...Oh, and if people want to paint over brick but are not sure if they may someday change their mind... Do a clear coat or two to get into all of the crevices. That way the future sandblasters removing the paint will have no problems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-27995531462251935202009-03-20T09:01:00.000-04:002009-03-20T09:01:00.000-04:00PAINT! It doesn't have to white, or all white, it ...PAINT! It doesn't have to white, or all white, it could also be a neutral. There are some types of old bricks that make one feel guilty painting over-yours are not one of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-46047562724903968852009-03-19T21:04:00.000-04:002009-03-19T21:04:00.000-04:00Paint it white or a historic neutral, a pale grey....Paint it white or a historic neutral, a pale grey.pve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-16869225583270077132009-03-10T17:56:00.000-04:002009-03-10T17:56:00.000-04:00Paint the brick and never look back. Once it's a ...Paint the brick and never look back. Once it's a beautiful creamy white and your office looks twice as big and bright, you'll wonder why you ever hesitated.h. m. settoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120515504564079334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-65506695374761870292009-03-10T16:49:00.000-04:002009-03-10T16:49:00.000-04:00I love painted bricks ...the texture is still ther...I love painted bricks ...the texture is still there but it's less chaotic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540367324651819913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-27426685337480733842009-03-08T07:14:00.000-04:002009-03-08T07:14:00.000-04:00Okay, I have a question for all you designers.I ha...Okay, I have a question for all you designers.<BR/><BR/>I have a blonde brick fireplace wall. I change the mantlescape constantly and use "brick hangers" for the artwork. Most times I have to scrape the brick edges to get a good grip which I couldn't do with painted brick. <BR/><BR/>How would an art collection be hung on painted brick?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-72962044497449783682009-03-08T06:15:00.000-04:002009-03-08T06:15:00.000-04:00Paint!! It will still retain that rough texture an...Paint!! It will still retain that rough texture and architectural interest, but prettier. All your examples of painted brick are great.<BR/><BR/>–LanaTopsy Turvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06753904424265493646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-86044939815096588182009-03-07T21:13:00.000-05:002009-03-07T21:13:00.000-05:00paint!!!!!!!!!! you don't have to paint it white ...paint!!!!!!!!!! you don't have to paint it white though - maybe an light taupe would look less stark?cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-33435387505656976812009-03-06T18:54:00.000-05:002009-03-06T18:54:00.000-05:00I'm going to be the lone person to say no to the p...I'm going to be the lone person to say no to the paint. I think it's nice the way it is and would really offset some white or pale blue furniture. The finality of painting brick is a little much for me. I look forward to seeing what you decide.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08930902718649830475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-88494803068571201462009-03-06T10:10:00.000-05:002009-03-06T10:10:00.000-05:00Have you thought about limewash? I think a wash i...Have you thought about limewash? I think a wash is much prettier than paint -- the brick still shows through. <BR/>Good luckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-52425745449347761602009-03-04T06:55:00.000-05:002009-03-04T06:55:00.000-05:00Oh and the exterior is the same exposed brick. Pa...Oh and the exterior is the same exposed brick. Painting that would be an option someday too. (Though I am ready for a break between painting projects).Brilliant Asylumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09656796025200050768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-70417113852016566762009-03-03T20:36:00.000-05:002009-03-03T20:36:00.000-05:00Thanks for all of the thoughtful suggestions. It ...Thanks for all of the thoughtful suggestions. It seems like the "paints" have the popular vote. I will keep you posted!Brilliant Asylumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09656796025200050768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-18713990150371732372009-03-03T19:04:00.000-05:002009-03-03T19:04:00.000-05:00I vote for paint, but you are the one who has to l...I vote for paint, but you are the one who has to live with it- so you have to be happy with the paint :) I do think it would look very pretty though.LindsBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548424318705008557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-87135102095963189332009-03-03T09:48:00.000-05:002009-03-03T09:48:00.000-05:00Without a doubt, paint it. It would look fabulous ...Without a doubt, paint it. It would look fabulous in that area!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-43391248554842343652009-03-03T03:46:00.000-05:002009-03-03T03:46:00.000-05:00your art will struggle on the exposed brick i thin...your art will struggle on the exposed <BR/>brick i think...therefore paint is it.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197741054692642367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-2739344937253686122009-03-02T20:39:00.000-05:002009-03-02T20:39:00.000-05:00paint paint paint! it'll look great, so fresh and...paint paint paint! it'll look great, so fresh and bright. the grid of the window panes are competing with the grid of the exposed brick and that little space looks so busy! can't wait to see it after a transformation :)my little apartmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04634451210203270781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-67136349467025201692009-03-02T16:24:00.000-05:002009-03-02T16:24:00.000-05:00paint ;-)paint ;-)Joslynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02355764179533604630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-63934266498736816602009-03-02T14:18:00.000-05:002009-03-02T14:18:00.000-05:00I say paint away. Suddenly it will become a neutr...I say paint away. Suddenly it will become a neutral palette with delicious texture. Never a bad thing.simply seletahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08537958126481032886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-72615019275470369542009-03-01T18:40:00.000-05:002009-03-01T18:40:00.000-05:00painting the brick for sure!!!painting the brick for sure!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-90795162262686842072009-03-01T17:25:00.000-05:002009-03-01T17:25:00.000-05:00Yeah, that's a lot of brick (in the same manner Ti...Yeah, that's a lot of brick (in the same manner Tim Gunn would say, "That's a lot of look.")<BR/><BR/>I vote for painting the brick.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13095574687714897917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-21701776541496629972009-03-01T17:01:00.000-05:002009-03-01T17:01:00.000-05:00Paint the brick. It's interesting, but not in a go...Paint the brick. It's interesting, but not in a good way.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03587662940285887833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444864678373247637.post-40622889328802651722009-03-01T16:43:00.000-05:002009-03-01T16:43:00.000-05:00Unless you have really interesting brick or George...Unless you have really interesting brick or George Washington slept there, I vote for paint. The pattern and texture will still be there. <BR/><BR/>My "paint the brick" story: Prior to our renovation: The first time our designer came to our house - before he get into the door - he said, "Paint the brick." The first time our (noted Atlanta architect) friend came over - before he get into the door - he said, "Paint the brick." Our brick was pretty boring and looks great painted.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14154846109609330503noreply@blogger.com