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Avatar for Stetson's Masonry LLC
Stetson's Masonry LLC
4.9(
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Mead, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Stetson provided us with excellent service. We are so happy with our beautiful fireplace wall, floor to ceiling! Stetson takes pride in his work, was very punctual and communication was excellent. Stetson will be our go to guy for any stone, tile or masonry needs. Thank you Stetson, we love it!"
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Joe's Yard Service
4.5(
132
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Mead, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am very pleased with the work Joe's Yard Service did on my landscaping. They did the job within 2 days of discussing the work with them and then were done within a day. It looks beautiful and I'll remember them next Spring as well as any other outside jobs I need doing."
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Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Capital Concrete and Asphalt, LLC
4.1(
227
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Retaining Wall - InstallConcrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Mead, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"While hauling the concrete to our backyard, a couple of the guys ran through our neighbor's yard with their machines. However, they quickly corrected that and didn't end up doing too much damage to our neighbor's lawn. They were very conscientious about their work, and only brought in a big crew when necessary. The new patio looks fabulous! By the suggestion of the foreman, we did a colored concrete to match the house and they did an acid stain on the existing pad to tie everything together. Couldn't be happier with the outcome! The whole process was very quick and at the right price, and the extra cost of colored concrete was well worth it! Would definitely recommend Rockhard!"
Hard Trowel Finish
RockSlate Finish
Rockslate Finish
Stamp Job
Stamp Job

+87

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
185 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HardtScape Contracting
4.4(
18
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Mead, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a fantastic job on my property which consisted of leveling out about 2 acres and adding in a gravel driveway. Responded very well to feedback and alteration requests. Very personable and I left the transaction feeling like it was money very well spent."
Terraced Garden
Response time1 day
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, an outdoor fireplace should use fire bricks. Fire bricks are specially designed to withstand high levels of heat and thus won’t crack as easily as regular bricks when exposed to the intense heat inside a fireplace.

While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.

Painting brick is porous, meaning it’s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.

Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you’ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it’s hard to go back without some serious power washing—another added cost.

If you’re attempting to mix and pour your own mortar, expect to pay between $5 to $10 for an 80-pound bag of mix. The cost to repair mortar, however, can range from $300 to $500 for a 20-square-foot wall. The larger the area and the more extensive the repair, the higher the cost.

Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—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.

The best color to paint a brick fireplace comes down to personal taste. However, neutral colors—like white or gray—will open the space and create a bright modern look, making them popular options. However, choosing a bold color can turn your fireplace into a feature piece that will be the talk of all family gatherings. 

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