Solution for outdoor brick staining

[John Collins]

Don't think the HOA will allow me to paint it outright, where brick is same color as grout. I would have to stain brick by brick to darken color and do away with fading of existing 25 year old brick. What is the best product to use for this - ie, a brick stain? I see quite a few products that are sold in Canada but the ones in the US don't really appear on SW and BM websites. Is there a mix I can make?

If I was allowed to paint, what product would you use? 

[Brian Beck]

@John Collins

I cant recommend from first hand experience but I know others who I've worked with have recommended DyeBrick. It's a tinting/staining product made specific for bricks.

With regards to painting, all the big companies have a product designed for brick. When painting brick you really want to make certain you a) prep and clean the surface so the paint adheres properly and b) make certain you use a breathable paint that wont trap the moisture inside the brick/building envelope behind the paint. If you go to a Sherwin William's any of their staff should be able to help you with this, they may offer a staining product too at this point.

Hope that helps a little, if you do stain let me know how it turns out, I'd love to see before/after. Best of luck!