What are the best brushes to use for Brick Staining?
When it comes to painting or brick staining, one of the most common questions we get is: “How do you apply it?” Our Masonry Stains can be applied using a brush, roller, or sprayer. Today, we’ll take a deeper dive into brushes and why we recommend them for achieving a clean, natural look, without needing to apply extra stain, which helps conserve product.
Using a brush will cover the most square footage when applying stain to brick or masonry. While using a roller or sprayer is faster, it typically requires more product. If you’re not in a rush and prefer the traditional method, a brush is your best option. Please be sure to check out our How To page, for step by step application.
In this video, we dive into the essential tools for brick staining, focusing on the best brushes to use for optimal results. We test various brushes and highlight the ones that fall short—those with bristles that are too hard or too soft. Our top picks? The Purdy medium brush and the Wooster brush! These brushes provide the perfect balance for achieving the right consistency and texture, ensuring you don’t waste any product.
We also share tips on how to dilute our Masonry Stain with Eco-Prim for deeper textures—up to 10% for the first coat. If you need more dilution, our Fixativ can be mixed with the Masonry Stains for up to 90%. For more information on application and products, please contact us at info@mineralstains.com.
