If you're determined to give your brick a face-lift, try an alternative to all-over painting–whitewashing. Whitewashing adds instant character, and its perfectly imperfect patinaed look grows ...

Limewash is a type of whitewash made from crushed limestone and water. Color pigments are often added to limewash. Limewash is painted on the brick with brushes and, like paint, is capable of ...