Paint grade bricks are primarily defined by their intended use: to be painted. Our standard common paint grade bricks are a traditional sized utility unit that come with a surface suited to paint finishes. This means they are manufactured with characteristics specifically designed to accept and hold paint well, rather than being chosen for their aesthetic appearance in an unfinished state.
Understanding Paint Grade Bricks
Unlike face bricks, which are selected and laid for their color, texture, and overall visual appeal when exposed, paint grade bricks serve a functional purpose as a building unit that will subsequently be covered by paint. Their surface characteristics are optimized for adhesion rather than inherent beauty.
Key Characteristics
- Surface: The surface is prepared or naturally suited to accept paint. This often means they might have minor imperfections, variations in color, or a rougher texture compared to bricks meant to be visible.
- Size: They typically come in traditional or standard utility sizes, making them compatible with common construction practices.
- Purpose: Primarily used where the final aesthetic is achieved through painting, not the natural brick finish.
Why Choose Paint Grade Bricks?
Choosing paint grade bricks is often a practical decision in construction and renovation projects.
- Cost-Effectiveness: They are generally more cost-effective than higher-grade face bricks because their visual appearance before painting is not a primary concern during manufacturing and sorting.
- Uniform Finish: When a uniform painted finish is desired across a large area, paint grade bricks provide a suitable substrate.
- Flexibility: Allows for easy color changes in the future by simply repainting the surface.
Applications
Paint grade bricks are used in various applications where brick is needed structurally or functionally, and the final look is a painted finish.
- Interior walls
- Exterior walls where painting is planned
- Garages and utility buildings
- Boundary walls or features intended for painting
By using paint grade bricks, builders can achieve the structural integrity and properties of brick construction while maintaining the flexibility to apply any desired color through painting.
