ThisAmericanSatire OP t1_ithg0c3 wrote on October 23, 2022 at 5:59 PM

Reply to comment by bookoocash in Have you recently had your formstone painted? How much did it cost? by ThisAmericanSatire

I would prefer to have bare brick, because that's just a classic look, but I think trying to remove formstone would be an expensive hassle and could quickly become a nightmare if there's issues restoring the brick.

And... as much as I love red brick, I think formstone looks pretty sweet with the right paint scheme. It definitely adds character to the neighborhood to see a few houses in vibrant colors rather than just endless brick.

wbruce098 t1_ithm3t7 wrote on October 23, 2022 at 6:37 PM

Agreed! I definitely didn’t want a formstone house when I bought last year, but it’s what I found (almost every other box checked). And there’s a smattering of absolutely gorgeously repainted formstone homes here and there, so I plan on adding mine into the mix someday! Now that I have some idea of the cost (thanks, u/DryLipCoyote!) I know what to save for. Next step is easy: picking out fun, vibrant colors.

Cicada17 t1_itj1t6l wrote on October 24, 2022 at 12:24 AM

To add to that, if there is lead-based paint underneath, that’s another layer of complexity (and cost) you’ll need to deal with. Personally the painted formstone looks fine.