Brick limewash and exterior trim painting in Hurst, TX (76053)

Much of Hurst was built between the 1950s and the 1970s, when the area grew with the aviation and defense industries. Homes are mostly single-story brick ranches with low-pitched roofs, wide eaves, painted wood fascia and soffits, and attached garages or carports. Later neighborhoods to the north added 1980s brick homes with more gables and siding. The brick is often a red or orange-red blend that some owners want to soften. For paint, the decision is usually whether to limewash, paint or leave the brick and focus on trim colors that update the house without hiding its character.

Limewash soaks into unsealed brick and wears gradually, giving a soft, chalky look that lets some of the original color show through. It breathes, so moisture can escape. Paint builds a film on top of the brick, offers more color choices and gives an even finish, but it needs repainting every ten to fifteen years and should only go on dry, sound brick.

We check whether your brick has been sealed or painted before, since limewash won't bond to sealed surfaces. A small test patch on a hidden wall helps you see how much color comes through after it dries and is washed back.

First we wash the brick, remove loose mortar dust and let it dry. Before applying limewash, we mist the brick so it doesn't absorb the wash too quickly. We brush the limewash into the face and joints, then wipe or spray it back within minutes to reach the level of coverage you chose on the test patch.

A typical single-story Hurst ranch with 1,600 to 2,000 sq ft of brick usually costs around $4,350 to $8,900 for limewash, depending on how much brick is exposed, trim protection and whether two coats are needed. Trim repainting is priced separately.

• Test patch on a hidden wall first
• Brick misted before each section
• Brushed in, then wiped or sprayed back
• Trim and windows protected throughout

If you'd rather leave the brick, a new trim color can change the look of a Hurst ranch. Swapping cream or almond trim for soft white, warm gray or deep charcoal sharpens the roofline. We also repaint shutters and front doors in a color that works with the brick.

Before painting, we replace rotted fascia, recaulk joints between trim and brick and prime any bare wood. Two coats of satin acrylic finish the job.