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[vc_row row_height_percent=”45″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”3″ bottom_padding=”3″ back_image=”147339″ back_image_auto=”yes” parallax=”yes” overlay_color=”color-dblue” overlay_alpha=”75″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”371422″ overlay_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”186150″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h1″ text_size=”fontsize-210105″ uncode_shortcode_id=”148926″]Interested in Painting or Staining your Brick?[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”3″ bottom_padding=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”124379″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”823029″]<\/p>\n

Calgary Brick Staining and Painting Services<\/h1>\n

Brick is one of the most character-rich surfaces in a home, and one of the most transformable. If you have a dated fireplace, a bold feature wall, or an interior brick facade that needs refreshing, staining or painting your brick is one of the most impactful cosmetic upgrades you can make without touching the structure itself.<\/p>\n

At Elite Trade Painting, we\u2019ve been working with brick and masonry in Calgary-area homes for over 2 decades. We know which products hold up, which approach suits your surface, and how to get a clean, lasting result. The answer to \u201ccan you do that?\u201d is always yes.<\/p>\n

Brick Staining vs. Painting: Which Is Right for Your Home?<\/h2>\n

Staining and painting are both excellent options for interior brick and masonry, but they produce different results and suit different goals. Choosing the right approach depends on the look you want, the condition of your brick, and how much of the natural texture you want to preserve.<\/p>\n

Brick staining<\/strong> penetrates the surface of the masonry. It saturates the brick rather than coating it, which means the natural texture and variation of the brick remains visible. Stains deliver a more organic, architectural look and allow the brick to breathe; this is an important quality for fireplaces and masonry subject to temperature changes.<\/p>\n

Brick painting<\/strong> applies a heavier surface coating on top of the brick. Paint builds up on the surface, resulting in a more uniform, opaque finish. It provides greater color flexibility, including whites and lighter tones that are difficult to achieve with stain alone, and it is appropriate for both fireplaces and interior brick facades.<\/p>\n

Neither option is permanent in the way raw brick is, but both are long-lasting when properly applied with the right products. The right choice depends on your desired finish, your brick\u2019s condition, and your budget. Our team will walk you through both options for your quote.<\/p>\n

Is It Safe to Paint or Stain an Interior Brick Fireplace?<\/h3>\n

Yes, painting and staining an interior brick fireplace is safe when the correct products are used. High-quality acrylic latex and masonry stain products are heat-tolerant and appropriate for fireplace surrounds and mantles. The firebox itself (the interior chamber where flames are present) should not be painted; only the exterior brick surround and mantle are treated. Our team will clearly identify the scope during your estimate.<\/p>\n

Products We Use for Brick and Masonry<\/h2>\n

Elite Trade Painting uses premium products from our trusted paint partners \u2014 Dulux (PPG), Sherwin-Williams, and Benjamin Moore \u2014 for all brick and masonry applications. Product selection is matched to the specific surface, application type (stain vs. paint), and whether the brick is in a high-heat zone like a fireplace surround.<\/p>\n

For interior brick painting<\/strong>, our preferred products include:<\/p>\n