Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - Interior brick wall. Fix chips and holes. Take paint off?
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03-10-01, 05:05 PM
I am redoing a guest bed and bath room. I removed a plywood wall to find the back of my fireplace. I would like to keep the look. The problem is that it has been painted light blue? It also has some NAIL holes or chips. The first question is can I remove the paint? Then can I fix the holes or chipped bricks?? Please let me know.
Thank You,
Frank
Thank You,
Frank
2000
03-11-01, 11:46 AM
To remove the paint consider using one of the Peel Away paint removers. Search this forum for Peel Away and then go to their web site http://www.peelaway.com If lead based paint is suspected "Chipfo" the moderator of the paint forum has posted links regarding exposure and handling within the paint forum.
Nail holes can be repaired with a mixture of plaster of pairs and brick dust. The process to repair chips in a brick is a painful contemplation. It would be even more painful to do. Normally chipped or broken units are replaced.
If the units are red or salmon and you choose: pulverize a brick of the same color or with a slightly darker interior than the units. Start with a little less than 1/4 plaster of pairs to a little more than 3/4 fine brick dust. Mix with water; allow to dry; check for color; then make adjustments. To redden add iron oxide (dry earth color - hardware store). To blacken rub soot over the patch when it's still damp.
You can try this mix on chipped areas but it may fall off eventually. I already know that you wouldn't be interested in making stone cement and then sculpting it, because I would not do it myself. Not for a brick!
Nail holes can be repaired with a mixture of plaster of pairs and brick dust. The process to repair chips in a brick is a painful contemplation. It would be even more painful to do. Normally chipped or broken units are replaced.
If the units are red or salmon and you choose: pulverize a brick of the same color or with a slightly darker interior than the units. Start with a little less than 1/4 plaster of pairs to a little more than 3/4 fine brick dust. Mix with water; allow to dry; check for color; then make adjustments. To redden add iron oxide (dry earth color - hardware store). To blacken rub soot over the patch when it's still damp.
You can try this mix on chipped areas but it may fall off eventually. I already know that you wouldn't be interested in making stone cement and then sculpting it, because I would not do it myself. Not for a brick!