COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A growing trend in home remodeling and renovation is taking place in nearly every neighborhood in central Ohio, with dozens of real estate listings showing off painted brick and stone inside and outside of properties.
The fad, which has been widely touted on social media as a quick and inexpensive update making dwellings more “modern,” has also received its share of pushback. While homeowners committed to the style argue they can do “whatever they want” with their houses, there is evidence that they could be causing serious damage in favor of a cheap and temporary fix for curb appeal.
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Recently, Curatola Masonry, a local masonry company accredited with the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating, posted a warning on social media against using standard paint on brick homes. The post garnered more than 150 likes and dozens of comments.
“Short-term, painted brick looks fresh,” read a portion of the post’s caption. “Long-term, it becomes maintenance, repairs, and regret.”…