Does staining brick increase home value?

• <div><p>Yes, staining a brick home can increase a home’s value, assuming your pro does a good job and you keep up with maintenance tasks. Staining brick is a much better way to increase a home’s value than painting brick, as the latter can cause chipping, warping, and bubbling. Brick stain, on the other hand, gets absorbed by the surface, so it can still breathe. </p></div>

Can You Limewash Surfaces Other Than Brick?

• <div><p>Yes, you can limewash surfaces other than brick. Plaster, stone, stucco, and concrete can all also be limewashed. Any porous surface that will absorb the wash is a good candidate for limewash, although it won’t help much with waterproofing. If you choose to limewash over paint, you’ll need to prep before applying it to avoid a powdery, chalky finish. Shiny surfaces like metal or glass can’t absorb limewash, so it’s not suited for these.</p></div>

Can I attach shutters to brick without drilling?

• <div><p>No, it’s not recommended to attach shutters to brick without drilling. Brick is dense and built to last, so adhesives and shortcut methods don’t usually cut it. Even heavy-duty glue struggles to hold up over time—especially against wind, moisture, and temperature changes. Most <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-attach-shutters-to-vinyl-siding.htm">no-drill options are made for materials like vinyl</a> or wood, not solid masonry. Skipping the drill might seem easier, but it puts your shutters—and anything below them—at risk. For a secure, lasting install, drilling is the way to go. It takes more effort up front, but the result is safer and more reliable. </p></div>

Do cracks in brick always mean foundation problems?

• <div><p>New constructions need time to “settle” and sometimes, small hairline cracks occur as a result. Larger horizontal or “stair step” cracks, however, are usually a sign of a deeper, more severe issue. It could indicate an issue with the soil beneath the home, a problem caused by an overgrown tree, or another problem.</p></div>

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Q: What is the difference between clay and fireclay?

• <div><p>Fireclay is a type of clay but it is a type of clay that, because of its chemical composition, can be fired at a much higher temperature than other clays. This results in a denser and more heat-resistant final material. Because of the high percentage of a mineral called kaolin, fireclay sinks are smoother and more durable than other clay types.</p></div>

Q: Does staining brick increase home value?

• <div><p>Yes, staining a brick home can increase a home&rsquo;s value, assuming your pro does a good job and you keep up with maintenance tasks. Staining brick is a much better way to increase a home&rsquo;s value than painting brick, as the latter can cause chipping, warping, and bubbling. Brick stain, on the other hand, gets absorbed by the surface, so it can still breathe. </p></div>

Q: Can I attach shutters to brick without drilling?

• <div><p>No, it&rsquo;s not recommended to attach shutters to brick without drilling. Brick is dense and built to last, so adhesives and shortcut methods don&rsquo;t usually cut it. Even heavy-duty glue struggles to hold up over time&mdash;especially against wind, moisture, and temperature changes. Most <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-attach-shutters-to-vinyl-siding.htm">no-drill options are made for materials like vinyl</a> or wood, not solid masonry. Skipping the drill might seem easier, but it puts your shutters&mdash;and anything below them&mdash;at risk. For a secure, lasting install, drilling is the way to go. It takes more effort up front, but the result is safer and more reliable. </p></div>

Q: Do cracks in brick always mean foundation problems?

• <div><p>New constructions need time to &ldquo;settle&rdquo; and sometimes, small hairline cracks occur as a result. Larger horizontal or &ldquo;stair step&rdquo; cracks, however, are usually a sign of a deeper, more severe issue. It could indicate an issue with the soil beneath the home, a problem caused by an overgrown tree, or another problem.</p></div>

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Last update on October 19, 2025

Reviewed in February 2016
Bill brought a nice arrangement of stone and installed over the existing brick fireplace. Excellent results.
WESTERN CAROLINA STONE CO INC
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Reviewed in July 2014
We went shopping for flagstone for our patio project. Because it is a big patio we tried cold calling a couple hardscape suppliers and most of them were vague about inventory, most were unsure if they had enough or could order more, or how much of each color stone was on hand. It was a...
Southwest Landscaping Materials
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Reviewed in April 2014
The contractor was hired by the pool manufacturer to complete work from a former contractor that had bailed out on us during the install of our pool and spa. PF&P did install the pool filter, but no additional work was completed. My Husband and I were wanting to purchase natural stone to...
PF&P Construction
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Reviewed in March 2014
They came early on a cold and rainy day with a very large crane and four men plus truck and chipper. The crane operator positioned his crane on our lawn to take down both magnolias. The men placed protective mats under the crane to minimize damage to the lawn and approximately four hours later,...
Bartlett Tree Experts
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Reviewed in December 2013
Rich has actually done 3 jobs in our home. The quote entered here is for a reconstruction of our fireplace (and support below). He did an INCREDIBLE job. He is by FAR the most professional, thorough, trustworthy and considerate (very neat, never left a mess, no collateral damage) construction...
Alta Construction Services, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2012
With this being the first house we have had built, I do not have a baseline to use as a comparison. That being said, the overall experience is satisfactory; we have a very nice home and the contractor worked with us to satisfy issues that came up during construction. However, the lack of...
R T BAILEY CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in June 2012
Jimmy and Martha Corbett from Corbett Extreme Pressure Klean did an excellent job cleaning our difficult 40+ year old driveway, sidewalks, concrete patio, stone steps and porches, and brick and stone patio surrounding our backyard fish pond on Wed. June 5, 2012. The most important thing to...
CORBETT EXTREME PRESSURE KLEEN
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Reviewed in May 2012
Sales people John Nicholas and Christi Curran came to our house to prepare the estimate. We selected color and paving stones and the pattern. Christi was in training that day. After that, we dealt only with Christi. She was very prompt and friendly when I called her with questions. The...
PAVER CONNECTION
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Reviewed in April 2011
Start to finish- overall time excellent. Stone Interiors communicated throughout on status of the shop prep.
Stone Interiors - South Carolina
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