Does staining brick increase home value?

• <div><p>Yes, staining a brick home can increase a home’s value, assuming your pro does a good job and you keep up with maintenance tasks. Staining brick is a much better way to increase a home’s value than painting brick, as the latter can cause chipping, warping, and bubbling. Brick stain, on the other hand, gets absorbed by the surface, so it can still breathe. </p></div>

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Q: Can you stain red brick white?

• <div><p>You can turn a red brick white through a process called whitewashing. Whitewash isn&rsquo;t a stain but rather is made from water and white latex paint. Adding more water to the mix will make the solution look lighter when applied, and adding more paint will make it look more white. </p></div>

Q: Are stone houses practical?

• <div><p>Stone houses used to be much more practical, but with the advent of stronger and cheaper materials like concrete, they aren&rsquo;t seen as much anymore. There are some parts of the world where it makes sense to build with stone, and they are usually next to a stone quarry. Stone is, however, very weather-resistant, which is why many homes near the sea and on mountains are still built with local stone. </p></div>

Q: How long does chimney mortar last?

• <div><p>Chimney mortar typically lasts 20 to 30 years, depending on its quality, local weather conditions, and maintenance. Over time, exposure to moisture, freezing, and thawing cycles can cause mortar to deteriorate, leading to cracks and gaps. Regular inspections and timely repairs, such as <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tuckpointing-vs-repointing.htm">repointing or tuckpointing</a>, can extend the lifespan of chimney mortar by ensuring the structure's integrity.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between mortar and thinset?

• <div><p>Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose&mdash;<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-tile-adhesive.htm">tile adhesion</a>&mdash;but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside. </p></div>

Q: Does staining brick increase home value?

• <div><p>Yes, staining a brick home can increase a home&rsquo;s value, assuming your pro does a good job and you keep up with maintenance tasks. Staining brick is a much better way to increase a home&rsquo;s value than painting brick, as the latter can cause chipping, warping, and bubbling. Brick stain, on the other hand, gets absorbed by the surface, so it can still breathe. </p></div>

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Last update on November 30, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
Mike Blalock did an absolutely amazing job building my stone patio! From start to finish, he was professional, detail-oriented, and incredibly reliable. He showed up when he said he would, worked hard every day, and made sure everything was done exactly how I envisioned it. The craftsmanship is...
R&M masonry
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Reviewed in June 2025
Juan and his crews have been great. This time, they installed a Black Chain Link Drive-Thru Gate and a run of fencing. They also did some minor repairs on an older Wood Fence. Juan and Crew have also replaced a portion of our Wood Fencing, Refurbished and Old Wood Deck, and had some Large...
Pineda Forestry Services, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
Terrible ending. It was beautiful at first. Then within 6 months my 150 yard, $5000, white stone driveway washed out into the street. The owner, Marcus never returned my calls for assistance.
Precision Excavating Services LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
They are one of the cheaper companies around for a reason they quality of workmanship is low and does not look like a professional finish. They never showed up when they were suppose to and then just showed up unannounced when they felt like it. On the new driveway were told not to use it for 4...
Mass Construction
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Reviewed in October 2020
Very Polite and Honest Gentlemen! I highly recommend this Company!!! Not only did they do an excellent job on cleaning my House and RV but when I told him I needed a plumber and graveled road he stepped in and got all I needed to be done! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
J&A Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in June 2020
I had an odd shaped hole knocked in an outside brick wall by a plumber to get to a leak in the kitchen wall. Dennis, with LTC Brick and Stone, far exceeded my expectations at repairing this hole. I could not have been more pleased. He is polite, professional and a Christian. Such a winner of...
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Reviewed in October 2015
If I could give this guy a rating of "10" stars I would. We have a very strange built house with unbelievable angles in the attic. This guy left no stone unturned in cleaning our dryer vent which was packed with 17 years of lint! He worked for over 3 hours and we paid him $150. I thought he...
Lone Star Dryer Vent Cleaning
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Reviewed in December 2013
Jose Alvarado was contacted from Angie's List because of their A rating and specialization in masonry work. He responded immediately, came out to listen to our ideas and provide us with an estimate. There were several stone & brick selections provided and even given names and addresses of local...
Alvarado's Masonry Construction & Remodeling
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Reviewed in November 2012
They figured out a good solution and put in flag stone and monkey grass as the grout. looks great and drains well. We highly recommend J & S yard servic
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"Excellent!! I would recommend this company,most definitely!! ODELL WAS WONDERFUL!!! POLITE AND RESPECTFUL. Can't say enough how much his service helped me. He was there within a day of me saying to go ahead with the project and he finished the "canyon" sized hole in my driveway and Bush hogging of 4+ acres in a day.would recommend him highly!!!!!!!! Thanks Odell!"

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"Excellent!! I would recommend this company,most definitely!! ODELL WAS WONDERFUL!!! POLITE AND RESPECTFUL. Can't say enough how much his service helped me. He was there within a day of me saying to go ahead with the project and he finished the "canyon" sized hole in my driveway and Bush hogging of 4+ acres in a day.would recommend him highly!!!!!!!! Thanks Odell!"

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