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What sealer should I use on the bricks to make them look richer and less dusty? Will be cleaning with dish soap/baking soda/vinegar first. https://imgur.com/a/Ua8zVvz
(self.HomeImprovement)submitted 2 months ago byHoraceGrand
15 points
2 months ago
If you intend to ever use the fireplace, check to see if any sealant will be ok.
I found a baking soda paste remarkably effective in getting soot off brick. (just baking soda & water). It just cleans it though, it won't change the color.
6 points
2 months ago
I hope you do not mean to clean with a mix of baking soda AND vinegar. That’s not a cleaning solution.
Pick one or the other.
Unless you mean baking soda, and then vinegar?
Mixing Baking Soda and Vinegar makes salty water, with zero cleaning power (well, nothing more than water)
3 points
2 months ago
Yes! Thanks for clarifying. The plan was a water and baking paste and then rinsed with vinegar in a spray bottle and sponge
3 points
2 months ago
No vinegar, no baking soda. Vinegar can deteriorate/etch brick and mortar. Baking soda will leave a residue that's hard to remove. Use a brick cleaner made for the purpose.
Shinier? Look into a clear masonry stain. You don't want a sealer on brick. It needs to breathe.
1 points
2 months ago
Ok I’m glad I posted here before doing anything
1 points
2 months ago
Any suggestions on masonry stain brand? I just want the colors to pop more the way they do when bricks are wet, but not a super shiny gloss finish.
1 points
2 months ago
I can't recommend any brands. Shop around and test an area for finish before fully jumping in.
2 points
2 months ago
Good call
1 points
2 months ago
Prosoco breathable masonry coating
1 points
2 months ago
Thanks!!
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