For historic brick we prefer to use panels because of the reduced possibility of damage to the brick from the adhesive.  We've used parachute cloth on (unsealed) concrete and it works great there. Our historic preservation folks do not allow any kind of paint or adhesive on previously unpainted brick, but if the brick has been painted before, they say it's our choice to use paint or parachute cloth.

I suggest you talk to a conservator and/or the experts on your historic preservation commission to find out the local policy.

Best,

Julia Muney Moore
Director of Public Art
Arts Council of Indianapolis

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Indianapolis, IN  46204
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On Tue, May 7, 2019 at 9:25 AM Rodríguez-Drix, Gina <grodriguez@providenceri.gov> wrote:

Hi all,

We are exploring parachute cloth as an option for murals commissioned in historic districts/ on historic buildings, where we  are not allowed to paint directly on the brick. Is this a viable option? Is parachute cloth able to be taken off? Can the preparation for adhering the cloth damage the brick?  

Gina

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