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Q: Can you stain red brick white?

• <div><p>You can turn a red brick white through a process called whitewashing. Whitewash isn&rsquo;t a stain but rather is made from water and white latex paint. Adding more water to the mix will make the solution look lighter when applied, and adding more paint will make it look more white. </p></div>

Q: Do brick houses have framing?

• <div><p>Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don&rsquo;t have traditional framing. </p></div>

Q: Can you German smear over painted brick?

• <div><p>A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance&mdash;so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.</p></div>

Q: What color should I paint my brick house?

• <div><p>There are tons of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-exterior-house-colors.htm">paint colors to choose from</a> for your brick house, but here are some great choices you should consider. Different shades of white can add a modern vibe. Instead of a bright white, try off-white or cream-white.</p><p>If you&rsquo;re not into the idea of a white house, then you might go the opposite route and go with a matte black tone. Black painted brick houses have their own contemporary aesthetic that might fit your vision.</p><p>Additionally, some great <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/barndominium-exterior-paint-colors.htm">barndominium colors</a> include gray, blue, and sage green.</p></div>

Q: What is the dimension of an average brick?

• <div><p>A traditional rectangular brick that is used for siding, brick walks, and pathways is 8 inches long by 4 inches wide. If you are shopping for fire bricks, the standard dimension is typically 9 inches long by 4.5 inches wide. </p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2017
I have never in my life been laughed at while I had tears coming down my face. I would love to go into detail about our entire 2+ year experience with Rescued Heart, but I’m sure I’ll be limited with space. We have a senior Pug with back problems that has difficulty walking. Brought her to...
Rescued Heart Animal Hospital
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Reviewed in December 2015
The cut is OK. Reliable service. Price is very reasonable at $45 per cut. It takes them about 1 hour to cut and trim our yard. Small beef is that they occasionally pull up landscaping stones and have to be reminded to put them back. They broke a storm drain cover, which is all of $8, but...
CGM (Commercial Grounds Maintenance)
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Reviewed in August 2013
The roofing crew was here at 7:45 am, tore off the old shingles, added new underlayment paper, shingles, and added a new roof vent and cleaned up leaving at 1:45 the same day. The soffit and fascia was finished in a day and a half as well as building up the ground around the foundation. The...
A & B Construction & Restoration Of Central
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Reviewed in April 2012
I had been wanting the retaining wall for about 2 years, but the estimates I was receiving was a little scary (like $5,000). I contacted Jared with Aftermath Landscaping, he came over that day and gave me a very affordable estimate. I bought the large 17"W X 8"H blocks, gravel, and caps for...
Aftermath Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2010
Laurie came out to discuss options and do a rough measure for a quote. From there, it was a bit of a hassle getting her to respond to commmunication via email and phone. She seemed to lack some basic knowledge about her stones and the properties of the marble. After signing the contract, it...
Design Plus Granite
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Prime Finish General Contracting

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