Can it be dangerous to cut stone as a beginner?

• <div><p>Cutting stone comes with a number of safety hazards. First and foremost, if you’re not comfortable with the equipment required to cut stone, including blades and grinders, you could easily injure yourself. The heavy machinery also poses a risk to your ears if you don’t wear proper ear protection; similarly, you need to wear eye protection to keep debris from irritating your eyes.</p><p>However, the biggest risk from cutting stone comes from the stone dust. When breathed in, stone dust can be a huge hazard to your lungs. Always wear a face mask when cutting stone to prevent inhaling stone dust, and thoroughly clean the work area when you are finished.</p><p>To avoid injury, we recommend hiring a stone-cutting professional, rather than attempting this job yourself.</p></div>

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Q: How do I choose a brick paint color?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/choosing-right-paint-color-your-home.htm">Choosing the right paint color</a> for a major investment like painting the exterior brick on your house can be a daunting task. Perhaps the most important thing is to find painted brick houses that you like and replicate the look by researching their colors and asking the homeowners for the paint color code. If all else fails, white-painted brick is a timeless, classic look that is unlikely to go out of style. </p></div>

Q: Why can’t I drill into the brick?

• <div><p>Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.</p></div>

Q: Should I drill into the brick or the mortar joints?

• <div><p>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&mdash;something that&rsquo;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&rsquo;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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-anchors-for-brick.htm">brick anchoring</a>, you'll need to check the manufacturer&rsquo;s recommendations and adjust accordingly.</p></div>

Q: Does limewash brick get dusty?

• <div><p>Yes, limewash on brick can accumulate dust over time. Its porous nature can attract dust particles, especially in environments with high levels of dust or dirt. Additionally, if the limewash surface is left unsealed, it may be more prone to collecting dust. Additionally, incorrectly applied limewash will generate dust. Causes include applying it too thickly instead of thin layers and not allowing enough drying time between layers. Regular maintenance, such as gentle cleaning or dusting, can help mitigate dusty issues. </p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2023
Omar and his crew at LOA are undoubtedly the best and most professional contractors around. They are hard working with attention to detail. I have had many projects that Omar has done.. From a gas outdoor pit, to our back porch (which I am truly in love with and get so so so many compliments...
Lifetime Outdoor Arrangements, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2020
They were straight with me up front when we knew more stone was needed. He kept me up to date and fairly charged me exactly as he said he would, no hidden fees. I felt very confident in the men he had working for him. Job came out great. Cement man he hired did a great job also.
G.S. Holbrook General Contracting & Building Construction
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Reviewed in April 2020
Finally getting around to write this review because I did my research and Duval Master Construction had such great reviews and behaved so professional on our consultation that we were sure we were going to have an excellent experience. However, what we had was a complete nightmare we still...
Duval Master Construction Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2019
The "Stone Elrctrical Services" employees were prompt, pleasant, competent, & efficient. Definitely recommended!
Stone Electrical Services, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2016
The installation began the week after we signed the contract and was a functioning system after the 1st day. One installer returned the second day to finish up and install the humidifier completing installation in 2 days. The 'new' heat pump pad was a cement pad leveled underneath with stones...
Energy Technologies Inc
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Reviewed in September 2014
They worked quickly and efficiently. Won't know how the plants do until next spring and whether he will replace any that die. Was unhappy that when they were dumping the stone on the concrete driveway, they chipped part of it. We just had the driveway replaced a year ago.
Matt Williams Landscaping
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Reviewed in September 2013
She painted the walls, with the wall over the fireplace a different color as an accent wall. Painted the stone fireplace and trim. Rearranged pictures and furniture and even painted a floor lamp. She purchased a mirror for over the fireplace and relocated the TV.
KT Home Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in June 2013
The construction started last fall with the excavation for the footer of the wall and then the wall was built on top of that. The wall was built with approximately 500 versa lok blocks. Once the wall was built it was backfilled with gravel to provide the proper drainage and then top soil was...
R Bergia Construction
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Reviewed in February 2013
My family bought a bar with rooms for rent above the bar in July of 2008. At the end of August 2008 my basement had about an inch of water in it so I called One Call Plumbing. They sent someone that night who ran a snake through the drain but got the snake stuck. Because it was getting late...
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Stemler Services LLC

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We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Stemler Services LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Jackson was amazing to work with. His prices were fair and he accomplished the work quickly and without any delays. He replaced our mulch with stone and finished our path. It looks amazing! We will definitely call him for our next project. "

Stephanie B on August 2025

"Jackson was amazing to work with. His prices were fair and he accomplished the work quickly and without any delays. He replaced our mulch with stone and finished our path. It looks amazing! We will definitely call him for our next project. "

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