Exposed brick
We are leaving some our brick exposed and we need to seal it. Any ideas on what to use? The only thing is we don’t want that shiny glossy look we prefer it to look natural.
We are leaving some our brick exposed and we need to seal it. Any ideas on what to use? The only thing is we don’t want that shiny glossy look we prefer it to look natural.
Will 511 Impregnator stop the mortar and brick from shedding dust, or do you need to apply a polyurethane or something?
If you apply a sealer to the interior side of a 130 year old brick wall, will there be problems with moisture getting trapped?
I don’t think that wall should get wet because, as far as I know, the neighbor’s house is sandwiched against mine. Does anyone know about the construction of these old row-houses?
THANKS!
I had the same problem and wrote to the NYT Home section Room to Improve column. They answered (in the paper) by recommending a product called 511 Impregnator, a sealant for porous surfaces. It is available at specialty tile stores, but I went to the place cited: Nemo Tile on 21 St. 1 quart was about $30. Product drys to natural; it is NOT shiny.
I had the same issue and I ended up writing in to the NYT Home section Room to Improve. They answered (in the paper) by pointing to a product called 511 Impregnator, a seal for various porous surfaces. It will NOT dry shiny; it will look natural. It is available at various specialty stores, but I went to the place the NYT mentioned: Nemo Tile on 21st St. One quart ended up being about $30 (including the tax).
try water based poly in a satin or flat sheen. spray application with an airless works best. expect to put on several coats. you can dampen the brick wall first to slow down the suction (consumption) of the material.
Liquid silicone will do the trick.