Beyond the Surface: How Paint Traps Moisture and Destroys Historic Brick
Aesthetic Choice or Architectural Threat? To the untrained eye, painting a brick home may seem like a harmless design decision—a simple refresh or a quick
May 29, 2025
The goal of our blog is to educate and promote brickwashing and historical preservation.
Brickwashing is not a well-known trade in the West. In Australia, Britain, and most parts of Europe “Brick Acid Washing” is as common as carpentry. These countries have promoted acid washing because it can increase real-estate value and most importantly preserve the brick so it will last another 100 years.
Our blog serves as a guide to all brick home, homeowners so they can make the informed decision to go through with a brick cleaning service in Toronto.
Aesthetic Choice or Architectural Threat? To the untrained eye, painting a brick home may seem like a harmless design decision—a simple refresh or a quick
Historic brickwork isn’t just part of your home’s foundation—it’s part of Toronto’s architectural legacy. At Brick Wash, we specialize in bringing that legacy to life
Historic brick buildings have timeless charm and craftsmanship that modern construction often lacks. However, preserving this character means knowing how to properly clean and maintain
Brickwork adds timeless charm to any structure, combining durability with aesthetic appeal. However, over time, exposure to the elements, pollution, and everyday wear can dull
(Historic Brick) Cleaning brick, also known as acid washing, should only be performed by a qualified Brick Cleaner who holds a Working at Heights certification
Cleaning brick should only be executed by a qualified Brick Cleaner who holds a Working at Heights certification and follows The Standards & Guidelines for
Before and after brick cleaning Cleaning bricks can mean a lot of things as there are several kinds of stains and discolorations that all require
Interior brick before and after Cleaning an interior brick wall is amazing. Whether you are thinking about exposing a covered brick wall or looking for
Carbon staining and mortar splatter are two of the most common masonry stains/debris found on brick. Both are extremely different from each other and require
Brick washing or brick cleaning is the process of removing debris from a brick substrate. Brick cleaning can be done using several different methods; Steam
Toronto has some of the most beautiful brick homes in all of North America. From new builds north of the 401 to 100 year old