The Blackman area of Murfreesboro has undergone a transformation over the past few years. The homes in Shelton Square are almost complete. The Intersection expansion over in front of the Blackman Station Shell station at Blackman Rd and Burnt Knob Road has been completed. The new Poplar Hill schools have are finished. It has been busy.

As we drive and work through this area often, we have noticed some patterns. Many home owners are selecting white exteriors.

This is true of newer homes where Hardie board siding is being used, in addition to some older Brick home transformations.

If you are one of the many homeowners in this area who is considering painting the exterior of your brick home white...here are a few things to keep in mind.

First, to complete the look, you will often want to paint the metal trim around your roof line also to your shutters. This is often painted black when the brick is painted white so the home can have a complimentary look and feel. Pair this color scheme with some new lighting at night, and many home owners will be shocked at the results.

Second point to keep in mind. If you are wanting to jump on this "Paint my brick house white" train and you live in the Blackman area of Murfreesboro; you should consider something special about our brick homes.

Our water in the Blackman area of Murfreesboro is high in mineral deposits. That same water was used to mix the motor that holds your brick together. If you or your contractor fail to select the correct primer for your brick and mortar before apply your white paint, you could have localized paint failure due to salt and mineral deposits leaching out of your mortar behind your paint.

One other aspect to keep in mind. If your bricklayer was subpar in his work, painting your brick white will make his mistakes more visable, not less.

You need to do some research or contact someone like Rockston Renovation (629-251-2561) to tackle this job for you.

P.S. Here is a little something extra. If you would like to learn more about the area, we suggest the following link: History of Blackman Area