Cleaning

• Before painting the brick pavers, make sure the bricks are as clean as possible. Sweep the tops of the bricks and remove any dirt from between the bricks. If you use sand between the bricks to keep the surface even, dig it out and replace it after painting. Sweep any dirt or sand far away from the bricks so it doesn't get in the new paint or picked up by the paintbrush.
  
  Next, mix 1 cup of liquid bleach with one gallon of water, and pour the solution over the bricks. Let the solution sit for 15 minutes and then scrub the bricks with a rough bristled broom and rinse them thoroughly with the hose.
  
  

Priming

• Because bricks are made of a porous substance it is a good idea to spray water on the pavers before starting. The bricks will soak up the water instead of the paint, thus requiring less paint.
  
  Use a good quality primer on bricks, especially if the pavers are in a well-travelled area, such as a walkway. Let the primer dry.
  
  

Painting

• After priming the pavers, use a good quality outdoor paint to cover them. When choosing the paint, ask about its durability. A strong, long-lasting paint is needed for pavers. If you want to paint designs on the pavers, use masonry paint. Masonry paint is usually available by the pint. Add smaller amount of the masonry paint to a bottle for easier pouring and storage. Patio paint may also be used for pavers, but is not as economical as an outdoor paint.
  
  To prevent regular wear and tear, apply a tough sealer over the paint. A sealer also prevents mold from forming and blocks stains from from gas, oil or other substances. If there was sand between the bricks before the paint job, replace it after the paint has dried to prevent uneven surfaces.