Thankfully you can restore the color to old brick and keep it looking like new year round.
Restore old brick floor.
Remove sealer from the brick floor by sanding it with 120 grit sandpaper.
The restoration process can take weeks or longer depending on how much work your particular floor needs.
With time and a little elbow grease your brick will look as good as new.
The restoration process can take weeks or longer depending on how much work your particular floor needs.
If your brick is cracked or loose however you may need to repair the damage with mortar.
Cleaning the first step to restoring any brick surface is to clean it of any dirt debris mold algae.
For dirty and stained bricks surface cleaning and applying a sealant may be enough.
Step 2 clean the interior brick floor with a water based cleanser using a mop and bucket.
Sand until the brick appears dull.
Luckily you can restore most brick damage using everyday tools.
Restoring your brick floor may take some determination but with the right techniques you can remove paint clean set in stains and even repair the mortar to bring your floors back to life.
Skip this step if the floor is unsealed.