Forum Archive: Posts by: SunnysideGardens

Hi All,

We are currently doing a gut reno (excuse the junk in the picture) and I am seeking advice on the best way to finish the exposed brick we will be including the the kitchen/dining room area.

So far all I’ve done is given it a thorough going over with some steel wire brush and then a clean up with a stiff bristle brush and plenty of water. It looks good but wondering if there is anything more I can do (in termos of clean up) aside from more elbow grease.

Also wondering about sealing the brick with a polyurethane to help with heat loss and moisture. This is an exterior wall, double brick. I’ve heard that sealing the brick is bad for it as it needs to naturally breathe.

Any thoughts/experience welcome. Thanks in advance!

- SSG