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>

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Q: What elements influence the pricing of installing a non-gas brick or stone fireplace?

• <div><p>Costs depend on material type, labor, chimney requirements, and structural reinforcements.</p></div>

Q: How quickly can staining rags combust?

• <div><p>Here's the deal with leaving used rags covered in oil-based stain lying around in a pile: Depending on the conditions, these rags can take just an hour or up to a few days to combust. The source of ignition is caused by trapped heat that can be compounded if the rags are near a heat source. </p></div>

Q: What does hearth look like?

• <div><p>A hearth often looks like a tile or brick floor that juts out from and surrounds your fireplace. A hearth can be made of stone, brick, ceramic, or any other fireproof material. Brick offers a classic and traditional vibe, whereas a hearth made of marble or ceramic may lean more toward modern aesthetics. The most common depth of a hearth is 20 inches.</p></div>

Q: Do limewash and whitewash harm surfaces?

• <div><p>Limewash and whitewash do not harm surfaces if you apply them correctly. Use on non-suitable surfaces can cause issues. For instance, applying limewash or whitewash to surfaces with existing sealants or incompatible materials may lead to poor adhesion or flaking. Also, harsh cleaning agents on limewashed or whitewashed surfaces can damage the finish. Proper preparation, application, and maintenance ensure that limewash and whitewash do not harm surfaces. </p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2024
I was very pleased with the project,, he gave me several options, to repair or replace my unit. I choose to repair but will call Steven again when Iâ m ready to replace my older unit. He was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient.
Keller Mechanical Systems, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
Francisco & Lalo communicated with me from start with scheduling inspection to repairing our roof. I highly recommend them for reliability, dependability, quality work, and they explained the repair process. It will give me the peace of mind that I need.
Tapia Roofing, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
We recently had a gas fireplace installed. We purchase it from Dreamstyle Remodeling in Albuquerque, NM. The installation was not an easy task but the team sent out managed the order nicely. Jared, Clint, and Paul did an excellent job setting up their work area, installing the fireplace, and...
Dreamstyle Remodeling
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Reviewed in December 2015
Very helpful. Completed repair as promised.
Wolf Creek Roofing
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Reviewed in December 2014
Brian was professional and efficient. He located the issue on the furnace almost immediately and showed me the problem...clogged hose due to condensation. The gas fireplace required a new control module. I offered to go pick ck up the part in ABQ...he called the supplier, provided mean with...
Priority Plumbing & Heating Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2013
Tech arrrived on time. After determining the problem, the technician said he did not have the right repalcement part with him (capacitor). He had to drive back to ABQ to get the part. Came back about two hours later (this is all in late afternoon) and made repairs. Everything working fine now.
TLC Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical
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Reviewed in June 2010
The company we originally purchased the couch from went out of business, so we searched the Internet to find another local seller. Located one who provided the name of their repair company, which was Like New Repair. Called and scheduled date for service call. Chris (owner) arrived, inspected...
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