Brick Staining Cost Estimate 2021

Brick staining vs painting

Are you considering staining your brick house in 2021? Brick is very unique from other kinds of siding and allows you to customize how you want your exterior to look thanks to its intricate detailing. Some brick homes even have different patterns and shapes that can reflect your personality nicely — which is actually a really cool detail! Staining a brick home is a lot more work than it sounds, however, we’re going to go over the cost of brick stain and the products you will need to give you a better idea of what you could spend on this project.

1. Should I Spend The Money Painting or go for brick staining?

If you look at the real estate market you will find that brick homes typically sell for more than other homes on the market. This is because brick has a good resale value due to its durability and appearance. When you spend the money on painting or brick staining, your house value will likely increase. And you can rest knowing that you’ll be able to get your money’s worth should you decide to sell your home!

2. Are There A Lot of Colour Options for Brick Stain?

The short answer is yes, but the long answer is that even if you’re just considering brick in its natural state there is a fair amount of variation. Brick is generally made up of natural components like clay and water that are fired or baked in a kiln. Each different type of clay will yield different colour results. If sand and limestone are used then you will end up with different textures and finishes as well.

Brick staining or tinting products come in so many colours the options seem practically endless! Finding the right stain colour can be very difficult, but if you’re good at making decisions it may not pose much of a problem. 

3. Okay, So How Much Does brick stain cost?

There are many, many factors that can affect the cost of brick staining. The size and location of the project being chief among them. Also, if you hire a Toronto painting contractor to paint a single-story home the starting price will be around $2,500 in 2021. While this may seem steep, the money spent on a painting contractor is sure to result in a job done well. Plus, there’s the added bonus of not having to do it yourself! 

If you are still considering taking on the task, there’s more information you should know. It’s the brick staining and tinting products that can be costly, with the average cost being $25-$45/gallon. Brick staining projects are at about $2,500 to $5,000 range but could go as high as $8,000 to $12,000 depending on the size of your home.

Say, you have a 3,000 sq ft home — it could take 15+ gallons of product to stain. Which would work out to $600 – $1,000, just for the materials alone. You may have a pressure washer, painting supplies, and other necessary items already. And you could even save money by not renting any of these items. So, you’ll want to factor all that into your average cost to paint a house. 

Some pros and Cons to think about brick staining

• Staining your brick house will significantly boost the curb appeal of your property. That’s a great plus if you’re looking to sell.
• On the other side, brick staining can often be more expensive than brick painting.
• There are many colours to choose from for staining, there may still be some restrictions.
• Also, brick stains with water sealant can sometimes cause moisture and water to collect and cause damage to the area.
• Not to mention there are some surfaces that cannot be stained. There’s always lots to consider! 

Exterior painting options popular for 2021

In a year that has been booming in the world of real estate, it seems that curb appeal and making a good first impression are at the foreground for trending exterior painting colours. For 2021, you’re going to see a lot of brick stained homes in Creamy White. Also, light grays such as Cliffside Gray is on trend for this year. It’s accessible and contemporary, but still classic and timeless. Another popular colour to consider this year are the bronzes. Particularly, shades such as Sherwin Williams Colour Of The Year 2021, Urbane Bronze. It’s a deep bronze that’s modern in feel as it rests somewhere between gray and mossy green. The thing that these exterior painting colours have in common is that they appeal to the masses. So, if you’re looking to impress and change things up, consider these options!

Brick stain before and after Gallery

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