How do you remove paint from a painted-brick house?

I would like to go back to the original brick color. I hate painted brick! Also, how much would it cost to have the paint removed? The house is in Michigan.How do you remove paint from a painted-brick house?
The best way would be to sand blast it off. Contact a company that does sand blasting and ask them for an estimate. Be sure they will prep the job thoroughly to make sure windows, trim , etc....our protected and make sure they will completely clean up when through. The other way would be with chemicals and that is a toxic mess. Good luck! Hope to help.How do you remove paint from a painted-brick house?
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sandblasting can damage the bricks.... not suggested....





this is a miserable job and few can afford to get the guys that can do it RIGHT....





suggest you choose a new color of paint......or maybe siding?....





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could this be a workable solution?...





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no matter how you do it , you run the risk of messing up the face of the brick and getting water soaking in...try a chemical removing service...sandblasting is not good for the face of a brick...people who paint brick have no sense...
Suggest sandblasting,get several estimates