Painting a brick house is a permanent decision. Unlike vinyl or wood siding, once you paint brick, it is incredibly difficult and expensive to undo. This makes selecting the right paint color the most stressful part of the entire renovation process.
You can tape dozens of paint swatches to your wall, but nothing beats seeing the color fully applied to your home's unique architecture. That is exactly what our free exterior visualizer allows you to do.
To Paint or Not to Paint?
For years, purists argued that brick should never be painted. But as architectural tastes have shifted toward clean, modern, and monochromatic looks, painting dated, multi-colored brick (especially 1970s yellow or orange brick) has become one of the highest-ROI exterior upgrades available.
If you decide to paint, using a high-quality masonry product like Sherwin-Williams Loxon® or SuperPaint® is critical for allowing the brick to breathe and preventing moisture trapping.
Top Sherwin Williams Colors for Brick
If you are struggling to narrow down your choices, here are the most popular Sherwin Williams exterior colors for brick homes this year:
1. Alabaster (SW 7008)
A warm, creamy white that avoids looking too stark or clinical. It is the perfect base for a modern farmhouse makeover and pairs beautifully with natural wood accents and black trim.
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A deep, moody charcoal that borders on black. Painting brick Iron Ore instantly modernizes a dated home, giving it a sleek, contemporary edge. It looks spectacular with copper gutters and cedar garage doors.
3. Shoji White (SW 7042)
Slightly darker and warmer than Alabaster, Shoji White is a "greige" that looks incredibly sophisticated on brick, especially in neighborhoods with lots of natural foliage.
4. Urbane Bronze (SW 7048)
A rich, brownish-gray that grounds the home and blends perfectly with natural landscapes. It was a previous SW Color of the Year for good reason.
See It On Your Own House
Stop guessing and start visualizing. Our AI-powered tool lets you try these colors (and hundreds more) on a photo of your actual house.
How it Works
The AI automatically detects the brick texture on your home and applies the paint color while retaining the natural shadows, mortar lines, and lighting. This gives you a photorealistic preview, not just a flat color block.
You can also use the tool to experiment with alternatives to solid paint, such as limewash (which allows the brick texture to peek through) or German smear techniques. Play with different options until you find the perfect look for your home's exterior makeover.
