There was some problem in the bottom right area of the block. When removing chipped parts of the paint there, it revealed that there was no mortar between some of the blocks. It just dusted away. Called in a brick mason to tuck point the areas in the low area so I could proceed with the project. It would not have allowed me to coat with paint without it since there was no joint left. Good thing I knew a mason close by so it only set me back an hour. Next step is drawing the initial sketch on the wall! I can't wait to get that started.
