Can you remove limewash from brick?

• <div><p>Limewash can be removed from brick, but the method of removal will depend on how long the limewash has been on the brick. If the limewash has fully dried—which happens after about five days—you’ll need to use a diluted muriatic acid mixture to remove it. If there are multiple coats of limewash, you may need to apply the acid mixture several times to fully remove it from the brick.</p></div>

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: Can you German smear over painted brick?

• <div><p>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&mdash;so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.</p></div>

Q: What is considered masonry?

• <div><p>Masonry is an umbrella term that involves adhering individual building materials together using an adhesive, so many different things are considered masonry. These include constructing stone or brick walls or facades, installing stucco siding, installing backsplashes or tile floors, and even installing glass block windows, in some cases. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-are-most-common-masonry-materials.htm">Masonry materials</a> include natural stone, clay bricks, concrete bricks, glass blocks, and tiles.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between stucco and mortar?

• <div><p>Mortar, or masonry mortar, is mainly used in joints and as parging for stone, brick, or cement construction. Stucco is primarily a surface material used as wall coverings. For maintenance, masonry will need repointing or replacing as damage or land shifting occurs, whereas stucco will need patching or refinishing as it tends to crack over time along with other types of wear-and-tear.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2025
Very dependable and trustworthy. Needed 60 ton of modified Stone spread and graded to park vehicles. We had the Stone delivered ourselves. Murf showed up on time and moved and spread the Stone exactly where we needed it. Evenly spread. Tamped it down. We have a nice level spot now they can be...
Murf and Machine
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Reviewed in June 2022
StoneCraft was hired to reface the front steps of my home which had degraded due to poor initial construction and years of abuse with rock salt by the previous owner. As removal of the stone facia occurred, Chris's team quickly realized that the interior structure of the stair case had also...
StoneCraft Masonry & Chimney
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Reviewed in August 2014
Just moved to the area. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They noticed that my trailer tires were low in air after loading with stone. They were kind enough to fill my tires so I could go on my merry way. AWSOME STAFF!!!
903 Landscape Supply Inc
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Reviewed in July 2014
I spent somewhere around $1000. What was impressive was when he came out to talk about the job he had his own portfolio of other jobs that he did, the photos showed the progress as well as the finished product. The variety of the stone work walls was also impressive. He gave us a reasonable...
Tom'S Wall Systems
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Reviewed in March 2014
Was not informed beforehand that a vet tech was doing the dental. As a result of the dental, my dog had teeth pulled I am not convinced should have been pulled and a tooth I knew needed to be pulled was not pulled. Trachea issues resulted in the dental because a lump was removed from the roof...
VCA Dunmore Animal Hospital
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Reviewed in November 2013
Removed and replaced stone veneer on chimney and repair cap. |Roy provided a reasonable estimate on cost and started the job within time given.(Roy helped to pick replacement style for the stone as the original was dis-continued) He also explained what the job required to be done correctly....
Old Time Masonry
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Reviewed in July 2013
They were very prompt on day of service. They removed old asphalt with no damage to surrounding grass. They added more stone to base. They put in about 2.5 inches of binder and 1.5 inches of final asphalt. Then they power rolled it. Final product looks great and is nice and thick. Looks like...
MOUNTAIN TOP PAVING
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Reviewed in August 2012
So far I have been quite impressed because they are doing stuff with the seeding of the grass and that’s in the front yard. Everything that they are doing is something that I have never seen before, but it looks professional. There are no stones and dirt. They are charging me by the job. It...
LANDSHAPERS INC
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Reviewed in November 2011
After seeing some very nice work done by Rave Landscaping on a nearby property I made an appointment. Rob showed up not long after the appointed time, after first calling that he would be a few minutes late. The work I was looking to have done was primarily the replacement of an existing front...
Rave Landscaping, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2010
We hired him to do the primer on the ceilings and the walls. He let himself in to start painting the colors on the walls with our security code. He has been paid in full. He was painting while the stone masons were chipping stone on the fire place. There were dust and chips flying all over the...
HJ Deleo Painting Co
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