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HERITAGE + RESIDENTIAL + COMMERCIAL BCIN STAMPED $5M INSURED 24-HR EMERGENCY
Applying breathable limewash to a 1920s Toronto brick house

Brick Painting + Coating Toronto, ON | SurGuard-Grade

Specialty

Toronto Elite Masonry provides BCIN stamped masonry and chimney work throughout Toronto, backed by 22+ years combined Toronto masonry and heritage restoration. We paint and coat brick with breathable systems so moisture can still leave the wall. We repair spalled brick and failed joints first, then apply SurGuard-grade protective coatings, mineral paints or limewash depending on the look and the wall.

We will tell you if your heritage property should not be painted. Typical projects run $4,000 to $30,000.

$4,000 - $30,000 CAD 3-8 days
Breathable SystemsLimewashRepairs FirstHeritage Check
Request a Free Site Visit Call (647) 277-2003

24-Hour Written Quote

Fixed Price

Site visit in 48 hours. Written quote on letterhead in 24 hours after that. Fixed-price. BCIN stamped where required.

No obligation. Written quote on letterhead before any contract.

  • 22+ Yrs Toronto Heritage Track Record
  • $5M Liability + WSIB
  • 24-Hour Written CAD Quote
  • 10-Year Workmanship Warranty
  • 4-Hour Emergency On-Site
  • BCIN Stamped Structural Work
What We Do

What Is Included in Our Brick Coating Work?

Breathable paint, limewash and protective coatings on brick, applied only after repairs and repointing.

  • Pre-coating brick and joint repairs
  • Breathable mineral and silicate paints
  • Limewash finishes
  • Protective clear coatings
  • Heritage suitability check
Two limewash test patches on a red brick wall
Two limewash test patches on a red brick wall

Painting Brick the Right Way

Painted brick can look great, but the wrong paint can wreck a wall. Standard latex paint forms a film that traps moisture inside the brick. Water that cannot get out freezes and pushes the brick face off, and the paint peels with it. The spalling risk goes up sharply.

Breathable Coating Options

CoatingLookBreathabilityBest for
LimewashSoft, matte, variableVery highOlder brick, a softened look
Mineral silicate paintEven, matteHighFull colour change, long life
Clear protective coatingUnchanged brickHighWater repellence without colour
Latex paintEven filmLowWe do not use it on old brick

Peeling latex paint and spalled brick

Repairs Come First

Never coat over damage

Spalled brick, open joints and efflorescence are signs of moisture. We fix them with brick repair and tuckpointing before any breathable coating goes on.

Heritage Brick

In a Heritage Conservation District, painting unpainted brick is usually discouraged. We will tell you honestly if your wall should stay as it is, and suggest cleaning and repointing instead.

Coating work is one part of what our Toronto masonry crews handle, and every coating quote is written on letterhead within 24 hours of the site visit.

Transparent Pricing

How Much Does Brick Painting + Coating Cost in Toronto?

Typical range (CAD)

$4,000 - $30,000

Per home

A single elevation with limewash starts around $4,000. Full homes with brick repairs, repointing and mineral coatings reach $30,000.

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What Moves the Price

Cost driver How it affects your quote
Repairs needed first Spalled brick and failed joints must be fixed before coating.
Existing paint Removing old latex paint adds a stripping stage.
System Limewash, silicate paint and clear coatings differ in cost and life.
Height Scaffold for upper storeys.

Every quote is written on letterhead within 24 hours of the site visit, fixed-price, with a 5-stage draw schedule. No change orders without your written approval.

Codes + Standards

Which Codes and Standards Apply to Brick Painting + Coating in Toronto?

Toronto masonry is regulated work. These are the rules we build to on every brick coating job, and why they matter to you.

Vapour Permeability

Coatings must let water vapour out of the brick to avoid spalling.

Mineral Silicate Paint

Bonds chemically with masonry and stays breathable.

Heritage Conservation District Guidelines

Painting unpainted heritage brick is usually discouraged or reviewed.

5-Stage Process

How Does Our Brick Coating Process Work?

Timeline: 3-8 days. Each stage lines up with a draw on your fixed-price contract, so you only pay for work that is done.

  1. 1

    Suitability Check

    Within 48 hours

    We check heritage status, brick condition and moisture before recommending any coating.

  2. 2

    Repairs

    Day 1-3

    Spalled brick replaced and failed joints repointed.

  3. 3

    Test Patches

    Before full application

    Test patches in your chosen tones on the wall for approval.

  4. 4

    Apply

    Day 3-7

    Breathable coating applied in the right number of coats.

  5. 5

    Handover

    Final day

    Clean-up, maintenance notes and 10-year warranty.

Want a Firm Number for Your Brick Coating Project?

Book a free site visit. No obligation, a written fixed-price quote within 24 hours of the visit and a 10-year workmanship warranty on the work.

Request a Free Site Visit Call (647) 277-2003
Why Toronto Elite Masonry

Why Choose Toronto Elite Masonry for Brick Painting + Coating?

Breathable Only

No latex on old brick. Coatings that let the wall dry.

Repairs First

Coating over damage just hides it. We fix it first.

Honest Heritage Advice

We tell you when a heritage wall should stay unpainted.

Test Patches

See the colour on your wall before committing.

Our Work

Recent Brick Coating Work in Toronto

Safe-generic photos from Toronto job sites. Click any image to enlarge.

Before + After

Before: Tired, patched 1920s brick Before
After: Repaired and limewashed After
Brick Coating Tired, patched 1920s brick to Repaired and limewashed
Proven Results Across Toronto

What Customers Say About Our Brick Coating Work

"We wanted to paint our tired 1920s brick and expected a contractor to just roll it. Instead Toronto Elite told us which bricks were already spalling, replaced them, repointed the worst joints and recommended a breathable limewash rather than latex paint so the wall could still dry out. They showed us test patches in two tones before committing. Two years in, no peeling and no new spalls, and the house looks the way we pictured it."
Tom G.Riverdale$7.2KBrick Repair + Limewash Coating
"Front steps were crumbling after 40 winters. Full stone step rebuild with hand-cut Credit Valley limestone. Marty's crew hit every detail, zero cracks after 18 months."
Priya and Dev M.The Beaches$14KNatural Stone Steps + Porch Rebuild
"Somebody had repointed our 1890s semi with grey Portland cement in the eighties and the brick faces were popping off. Marty explained why the hard mortar was destroying the soft brick, raked it all out with a dust extractor running the whole time, and tuckpointed in a buff lime mortar that matches the original joints next door. The sample panel sat on the wall for a week so we could see it in different light before they did the whole front. Clean site every evening, which our neighbours noticed too."
Michael and Anna P.Leslieville$9.5KLime Tuckpointing + Mortar Match
Where We Work

Brick Painting + Coating Across Toronto + the GTA

We send our own crews and fleet to every neighbourhood below, with a site visit inside 48 hours and a 4-hour emergency response in Toronto.

Local Example: Riverdale

Riverdale owners wanted to paint tired 1920s brick. We showed them which bricks were already spalling, replaced them, repointed the worst joints and recommended a breathable limewash instead of latex. Two tones were tested before committing. Two years on, no peeling and no new spalls. Total: $7,200.

Questions We Hear Every Week

Brick Painting + Coating FAQs

How much does brick painting cost in Toronto?

Brick painting and coating typically costs $4,000 to $30,000, depending on repairs needed, existing paint, system and height.

Is it bad to paint brick?

Latex paint on old brick often traps moisture and causes spalling. Breathable limewash or mineral paint is much safer.

What is limewash?

A traditional lime-based coating that soaks into brick, stays breathable and weathers gracefully.

Can I paint heritage brick?

On designated or Heritage Conservation District properties, painting unpainted brick is usually discouraged and may need review. We advise before quoting.

Can you remove old paint from brick?

Often, with gentle stripping methods. We test first.

What is a clear protective coating?

A breathable water repellent that reduces water absorption without changing the brick's look.

How long does limewash last?

Limewash wears gradually and can be refreshed. Mineral silicate paints last longer.

Is there a warranty?

Yes, a written 10-year workmanship warranty.

Keep Exploring
Brick Repair$800 - $18,000Individual brick replacement for spalling, cracked and loose units, matched to your wall in colour, size and texture.Tuckpointing$2,000 - $15,000Heritage-grade joint finishing with custom lime mortar for Victorian brick, or Portland-based mixes for modern walls.Stucco$3,000 - $25,000Traditional cement and acrylic stucco for exteriors and interiors, including crack repair and recoats.
24-hour emergency chimney + foundation response

Ready to Book Brick Painting + Coating in Toronto?

We walk your property within 48 hours of your call and put a CAD quote on letterhead in your hands 24 hours after that. No verbal estimates, no change orders without your written approval.

Request a Free Site Visit Call (647) 277-2003
  • BCIN stamped where required
  • $5M liability + WSIB
  • 10-year workmanship warranty
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