How do you paint a brick chimney?

• <div><p>When it comes to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-paint-brick-home-exteriors.htm">how to paint a brick chimney</a>, consider that standard paint can seal in moisture and cause serious chimney problems. Instead, use a vapor-permeable sealant. You’ll first scrub and sand the chimney; then, you can patch any gaps with caulk and apply the sealant. We recommend hiring a pro for this job since it entails working on the roof, which comes with a lot of necessary safety precautions.</p></div>

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Q: Can you repoint over old mortar?

• <div><p>You will repoint over a fraction of the old mortar, but you should scrape away 1/2 to 1 inch of mortar from the joints before repointing. Otherwise, the repointing is only masking the weakened mortar instead of actually replacing it, which could put your chimney at risk of bigger, more expensive damages later on.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to prime my brick fireplace before painting?

• <div><p>Yes, it&rsquo;s a good idea to use <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/quick-primer-interior-painting.htm">paint primer</a> on your brick fireplace before painting it. Brick is highly absorbent, so your first few coats of paint will likely seep into the surface of your fireplace, allowing the natural color of the brick to seep through. To avoid this, you&rsquo;ll want to use one or two coats of primer, followed by the topcoat. </p></div>

Q: Is cobblestone a real rock?

• <div><p>Cobblestone is not a type of rock but a term for a mosaic or rock laid down as a surface. It used to be made from the closest available stone but now can be made from nearly any hard rock, as machining has made shaping the stone much easier and cheaper. </p></div>

Q: Can you use a power sander to clean mortar from bricks?

• <div><p>No, using a power sander on brick is not recommended because the force of the sander can destroy brick's fragile outer layer. Even using sandpaper on brick is discouraged because of the damage its abrasiveness can cause. </p></div>

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Last update on November 13, 2025

Reviewed in June 2020
Tech's Terrance and Steve arrived on time and promptly started to work. In just minutes the old door was removed and strapped to the truck for removal. The folks kept right at it until the job was complete. Very professional workmanship and an overall excellent job. They finished with a though...
Precision Garage Door of Southeast Michigan
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Reviewed in October 2019
Mike and Jeff did an excellent job fixing the patio stones and steps. Will have them back next year to do more work. I would highly recommend them.
M&M Landscaping and Stone Works, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2018
I had sand stone coming in my toilet tanks. Called Metamora service. Got some advice what to do myself and it worked. No need for them to come out. He was excellent on the phone with me. He would come out if need be but he saved me a ton of money by doing one little thing myself. If there is...
Metamora Water Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2016
Now to the last review Mr. Madhatt I've have been to your house 3 or more times to help you resolve your leaky windows, If the owner of the company couldn't guarantee that this would not fix the leak. It was still your decision to proceed.I however guarantee that the work done was above and...
All Season Window Restoration
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Reviewed in April 2014
I WAS SUPPOSE TO GET MY DRIVEWAY GRADED WHICH IT WAS,15 YARDS OF CRUSHED CONCRETE OR 21 AA STONE THEN TOPPED OFF WITH CRUSHED ASPHALT I GOT 12 YARDS OF 3 TO 5 INCH LIMESTONE THEN 12 YARDS FILLERS AND TOPPED OFF WITH 12 YARDS CRUSHED CONCRETE THEN ALL COMPACTED, THE DRIVE-WAY IS NOT DONE BIG...
Apex Xclusions, LLC
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