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Avatar for JC Masonry, Inc.
JC Masonry, Inc.
4.7(
15
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Middletown, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If you need any masonry work done donâ t look any further JC Masonry is the one you need. He came out and quoted my project and did the repair work within a week which is unheard of. The job was completed & looks beautiful. They left the jobs site cleaner than it was when they arrived. Jose was excellent with all communication regarding the project. You will not be disappointed"
Brick& Stone
Brick& Stone
Brick & Stone
Brick & Stone
Brick & Stone

+12

Response time4 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Just In Time Masonry
5.0(
5
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair+4 more

Serving Middletown, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Just In Time was great to work with! Had a clear initial conversation, they came out and reviewed the job site, arrived fully prepared and did a great job blocking up a 1 car garage on my foundation footer! Would definitely recommend and hire for future masonry jobs!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Advanced Grounds Maintenance, LLC
4.9(
20
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Middletown, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I've battled with our sprinkler system for over a decade and had real difficulty getting anyone to actually see if everything was functioning like it was supposed to. Then Casey and his guys came over and in less than an hour had the system working better than new! And they took the time to explain everything to me! These guys are FANTASTIC!!! Wish I'd found them a decade ago!"
Finished Wall
Completed
Before Exit From Home to Parking
Completed Steps w/Landscape Install
Retaining Wall & Steps

+38

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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—so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.

Unfortunately, there are many disadvantages to stone houses. They are slow to build and the materials are pricey, both of which balloon the total cost. Stone walls require a more robust foundation, which costs more to install. Running plumbing, electrical, and HVAC through a stone house is much more difficult too, so homeowners need to seriously consider if the aesthetic benefit is worth the cost of building with stone. One of the questions to ask a masonry contractor is if a similar aesthetic can be achieved with another material.

Yes, you can do German schmear on stone. You can account for the more textured and rough surface of stone by using a large paintbrush instead of a putty knife. A brush allows you to drag mortar across the stone to get it into all the cracks and crevices. However, a brush will cover more of the surface, so you may need a wet sponge to scrub excess mortar and expose more of your stone.

Do not use super glue to hang lights on brick unless you want your lights up year-round. Hot glue is a better choice because it’s easily removable with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Super glue is very hard to remove, and you could tear off parts of the brick in the removal process.

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

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