Here is an image of the house:

Inspiration Images:

Also, if not the paint, how else would you update the exterior?

Another reason for not mixing stone and brick and on top of that white box above the garage and I can’t even see the front door not to mention black garage door Paint th white box the same color as the stone then take the tree out that is hiding the front door put a walkway from the street to the front doorand then see if you want to do a finish on the brick that willin crease your maintenance year after year.

Just some rough ideas. I’m not sure how I feel about the white with the grey stone

I agree, I never liked the three different materials together. I want to try to make it look clean and cohesive

Can you show us a picture of your entry door? What sticks out for me is the white "dormer" window. That needs to blend in more. Patricia mentioned a walkway from the street to the front door. I see this advice often on this forum but must say that I don't see it often in my neighbourhood. Could this be a regional thing?

I think a limewash in a tint that complements the stone would be pretty.

Not sure what possessed the builder to put orange-toned brick next to taupe stone in the first place, but here you are. :-) I think I'd paint it with an opaque color like a creamy white or a very light beige. White washing will still have that orange-y tone come through. Then find a nice contrasting color for the garage doors and the front door. A dark gray-blue might be really great.

I subscribe to this design firm’s blog...they also live in Ontario like you. They recently posted about having painted their brick exterior. Their result looks similar to your inspiration photos. Possibly you could contact them in their comment section of blog posting, if have questions on durability.

https://www.leclairdecor.com/leclair-decor/project-reveal-the-exterior-of-our-home-white-brick

You will find the solutions here: RomaBio. They specialize in breathable, low-maintenance masonry finishes, including lime wash and paint.

Definitely Romabio. Long-term, low to no maintenance option.

Do the brick first see what you think. Then do the stone if you want.

Can try it on the stone and then wash it off - within 24 hours, I think. Don't remember exactly you'll have to check the specs.

I will post some pics on the front door shortly. I have heard of Romabio, do they exist in Canada?

What garage doors would you guys recommend?

Also I so agree about the bad combo of the orange brick color with the stone, the builder even put orange toned hardwood throughout the house, maybe orange was a thing in the early 2000s haha. Now Im getting rid of all the orange

What did you decide? I’m getting ready to start remodeling and everything I’ve researched about Romabio is excellent.

Also curious what you did as I can’t find a Romabio source in Canads.

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Romabio is currently available in Ontario and GTA.

Nawkaw offers masonry staining products available in Canada.

Where did you find romabio products? In Ontario?

A company that is now making a ready-mixed limewash which is a pure mineral formulation as well is James Alexander Limewash. Good for exterior brick and plenty of UV stable colors https://jamesalexanderlimewash.com/