How do you paint your brick house?

• <div><p>The premise for painting a brick building is fairly simple: Prime the bricks to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/ask-angie-painting-chimney-good-idea.htm">seal the surface</a> and apply the top coat to protect your brick home. However, it’s easy to miss a few important steps if you’re starting from a raw brick surface and don’t know the basics of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-paint-brick-home-exteriors.htm">how to paint brick</a>. So be sure to reach out to a local professional painter if you have any reservations about correctly painting your brick house. </p></div>

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Q: What kind of stain can you use on brick?

• <div><p>If you want to avoid damaging your home's brick, you should always use a stain specifically formulated for masonry projects. These stains are designed to penetrate the porous surface of the brick and bond with it, unlike paints, which sit on the surface and are prone to peeling and flaking. Look for stains labeled for use on brick or other masonry surfaces. Avoid using regular paint on brick, as it will not adhere well and will likely lead to future maintenance issues. </p></div>

Q: Can you lay bricks directly on dirt?

• <div><p>No, you shouldn&rsquo;t lay bricks directly on dirt. While it might seem like a shortcut, it leads to a patio that shifts, sinks, and becomes a maintenance headache. Dirt expands, contracts, and erodes&mdash;none of which mix well with long-term stability. To build something that lasts, excavate the topsoil, compact a layer of crushed gravel, and add a coarse sand-setting bed. This layered base gives your bricks proper support, allows drainage, and helps block weeds from creeping through. Cutting corners here just means you&rsquo;ll spend more time&mdash;and money&mdash;<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-repair-brick-patio.htm">repairing your brick patio</a> later. </p></div>

Q: Is masonry more expensive than concrete?

• <div><p>Yes, masonry is more expensive than concrete because the labor is much more involved. With masonry, your expert will build your project from the ground up, one piece at a time, ensuring they use the proper amount of mortar or grout during construction and keeping the project level or plumb. Pouring concrete can also be labor-intensive, but it&rsquo;s a bit less involved. It requires building a mold, pouring the concrete, and letting it cure. The less intensive labor makes concrete a more affordable option in most cases.</p></div>

Q: How do you hang lights on brick without drilling?

• <div><p>You can hang holiday lights on brick without drilling by using hot glue, outdoor tape, or brick clips for your project. There are plenty of alternatives to consider, so consult a professional Christmas light installer to discuss the best options to preserve your brick exterior.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2023
They also assembled a gazebo and put stone Columns around the post's! They they are a great bunch of guys to have around!!!
DECKadent Outdoor Living
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Reviewed in June 2023
Very professional service and properly hauled and spread stone for driveway that will be easy to care for in the country. Has good knowledge of many types of projects and will answer or find information to your questions.
Kirkman Services, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
Very attentive. They installed drain tile, sump pumps, and vapor barrier in my crawl space. Brought a couple of yards of stone thru my house and into the crawl. Very neat, no mess. They put down tarps thru my house and cleaned up every day. I would highly recommend them
Crossroads Foundation Repair, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
Needed to get gravel driveway repaired quickly. Beaux came out within 12 hours of first contact, gave a quote for the job and had his crew on site working within 2 hours. Completed job that same day and it looks great! Highly recommend Riley’s Asphalt Paving
Riley's Asphalt Paving
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Reviewed in December 2020
The crew that came to install our roof was very kind and efficient. We decided to go with the stone coated metal and it is naturally a bit longer process but the company kept us up to date with any changes. Even after it was installed there was a small hiccup but the company cane right out and...
Perfect Steel Solutions
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Reviewed in March 2016
I was out of town immediately after my initial visit to Ideal Builders; when I returned on March 16, I noticed that the debris along a fence line well south of their construction site had been completely cleaned as was from a ravine in back of the new house construction; Then this morning I...
Ideal Suburban Homes, Inc
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Reviewed in April 2014
He is efficient, neat and skilled in the work completed. The staff are personable and good with detail. They were protective of our landscaping. Good with clean up and overall I felt comfortable having him in my home. The stone work is really nice. Noah has an artist eye with appropriate...
Rock Solid Remodels,Llc
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Reviewed in August 2013
Jack Riley stopped by my home on the afternoon of 5/23/2013. He stated he had completed a driveway project up the street and had some leftover-recyced asphalt that he could use on our drive at a reduced price. He stated that the product he used when properly applied and rolled would require no...
Jack's Paving
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Reviewed in October 2012
They arrived around 8:00 a.m. and just started working. They knew exactly what they were doing. They started by edging around my trees and all of the already established landscaping and yard. I was so impressed from the very beginning. They were very professional and considerate. They...
SUMMERS LAWNSCAPE MAINTENANCE
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Reviewed in August 2012
After a few months the stone work started to shift. We called the company and the first couple of times they came out and fixed it but let us know they were not happy about doing it. Every spring we had more shifting and now a lowering of one whole end of the patio area. The first time I...
CLOUNIE LANDSCAPING INC
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