Nancy asks…IS LOEWS THE ONLY STORe THAT SELLS FAUX BRICK WALL PANNELS?I SAW THEBRICK PANNELS ON THE WEB SITE BUT THE DELIVERY IS OUT RAGOUS!Mr. Thin Brick answers:No, go to a Vinyl siding supply store and ask them to show you some samples. There's a company that makes quite a few styles and colors, called Nailite. I know the company is in Florida. Look up the name on the web. But, it's not cheap!
Edit: Go to nailite.comJenny asks…is it possible to cover exterior brick wainscoting with
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Your Questions About Brick Siding Colors
Sandy asks…What color roof, siding and soffits and fascia goes well with red brick?The front lower half of the house is made of brick that's about 90% red and 10% white. We're going to redo the roof, siding and soffits & fascia. What colors will match the red bricks? We can get shutters in any color too...Mr. Thin Brick answers:If you live in an area where you can buy Tamko shingles, get the ''Walnut Black'' color. It's a ''black cherry'' looking shingle, and goes great with red brick
Monday, November 28, 2011
Your Questions About Brick Veneer
Thomas asks…Can I install stone veneer over brick veneer?Can I install stone veneer over brick veneer? I would like to know if I would need to completely remove the brick veneer before I can install the stone veneer. Any recommendation is helpful thanks.Mr. Thin Brick answers:To my knowledge depending on the type of stone ie; large round stone like field stone 3" or even 8" rd may not work well because of weight and tie backs to structure , or cut stone ranging in 1" to 3" thickness and
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Your Questions About How To Hang Something On Brick
Robert asks…How to hang something on a brick wall?I want to put up decrative iron pieces on the front of my house, which is brick, but have never done it before. Whats the best type of nail or screw to use? The pieces arent real big or too heavy so I shouldnt need anything too heavy duty. Thanks!Mr. Thin Brick answers:If you want to do a serious job and make sure it is solid and won't come loose, you must use mortar anchors. You can buy mortar anchor kits at any home supply or hardware
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Your Questions About Thin Brick
Charles asks…How do u put a skim-coat of thin set mortar over brick on a fireplace?I would like to have an aged, weathered look on the brick fireplace. Are there any other options other than the thin set of mortar?Mr. Thin Brick answers:Putting a thin set mortar over your brick is only done when a tile is being set over the brick. Doing what your asking about won t give you what your looking for..GLDonald asks…How do I remove thin fake brick from the exterior of my house.?I would like
Friday, November 25, 2011
Your Questions About Robinson Brick
Sharon asks…Which classic book should I read?Novels
*100 Years of Solitude, by Marquez
*1984, by Orwell
Absalom, Absalom!, by Faulkner
The Adventures of Augie March, by Bellow
After This, by McDermott
The Age of Innocence, by Wharton
Agnes Grey, by Bronte
Alias Grace, by Atwood
All the King’s Men, by Warren
All Souls, by Schutt
All the Pretty Horses, by McCarthy
Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, by Chabon
American Pastoral, by Roth
An American Tragedy, by Dreiser
Amsterdam, by
*100 Years of Solitude, by Marquez
*1984, by Orwell
Absalom, Absalom!, by Faulkner
The Adventures of Augie March, by Bellow
After This, by McDermott
The Age of Innocence, by Wharton
Agnes Grey, by Bronte
Alias Grace, by Atwood
All the King’s Men, by Warren
All Souls, by Schutt
All the Pretty Horses, by McCarthy
Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, by Chabon
American Pastoral, by Roth
An American Tragedy, by Dreiser
Amsterdam, by
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Your Questions About Abercrombieandfitch.com
Sharon asks…Whats with big price range on abercrombieandfitch.com?It does it on abercrombie kids website too.
It will be like
JEANS: $39.50-$59.50
WHICH PRICE IS IT?Mr. Thin Brick answers:You have to click the color you want then it will have the correct price, also the price is dependent on the distressed and ripped areas make it cost more.Richard asks…How can I view a US website from the UK?A few times I hav tried to access abercrombieandfitch.com, and it keeps redirecting me to the
It will be like
JEANS: $39.50-$59.50
WHICH PRICE IS IT?Mr. Thin Brick answers:You have to click the color you want then it will have the correct price, also the price is dependent on the distressed and ripped areas make it cost more.Richard asks…How can I view a US website from the UK?A few times I hav tried to access abercrombieandfitch.com, and it keeps redirecting me to the
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Your Questions About Fake Brick Panels
Mary asks…Have you guys seen the two-story trailer houses they have now??Whenever I see one I wonder what would happen if someone lit a fire in the fake fireplace.. would it catch the upstairs shag carpeting on fire? Would the fire spread and burn down the fake brick paneling?
Dating my brother?? When did I ask about that?? I thought those thoughts stayed in my head...
My brother LeRoy, that is..Mr. Thin Brick answers:Heck, woman, i done that years ago. I got me a shed from Lowe's and added a
Dating my brother?? When did I ask about that?? I thought those thoughts stayed in my head...
My brother LeRoy, that is..Mr. Thin Brick answers:Heck, woman, i done that years ago. I got me a shed from Lowe's and added a
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Ambrico Completes McDonalds Renovation Project in Plymouth, WI
American Brick Company (Ambrico), providers of thin brick products and professional thin brick installation services, recently announced the completion of a thin brick renovation for McDonalds® in Plymouth, WI. The company, which specializes in thin brick installation services for a variety of commercial and residential buildings, is excited to report the successful completion of the McDonalds® restaurant project, just in time for the busy holiday season.
According to Ambrico’s
According to Ambrico’s
Your Questions About Faux Brick
Mandy asks…Anyone know where I can get faux brick wall panels from in the UK/London?B&Q, Wickes, Homebase no longer have them. I saw it painted in Ikea & asked them where to purchase them from but the only place they knew of was B&Q. Any help would be appreciated.Mr. Thin Brick answers:Yikes! That's a hell of a question - they've been disco for a long time!
You could try (much as I hate to say it - I used to work for them) Topps Tiles (branches everywhere); they MAY be able to
You could try (much as I hate to say it - I used to work for them) Topps Tiles (branches everywhere); they MAY be able to
Monday, November 21, 2011
Your Questions About Veneer Brick Wall
Maria asks…How are ordinary, lightweight wood, heavy timber, and concrete buildings erected?I'm looking for some detailed information/websites that outline the basic construction processes of these 4 types of buildings, ordinary meaning actual brick buildings, not just brick veneered walls. Starting from laying the foundation all the way to when utilities are being installed. I have already done a lot of searching on Google and found very little.Mr. Thin Brick answers:Lightweight wood sounds
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Ambrico Announces Partnership with GreenGuard®
Ambrico recently announced a partnership with GreenGuard®, providers of durable, realiable building products. Thanks to this latest partnership, Ambrico will now be selling select GreenGuard® products, including the DC14 drainage mat.
American Brick Company (Ambrico), providers of thin brick products and thin brick installation services, recently announced a new partnership with GreenGuard®, industry leaders in durable, reliable building products. As part of the recently announced
American Brick Company (Ambrico), providers of thin brick products and thin brick installation services, recently announced a new partnership with GreenGuard®, industry leaders in durable, reliable building products. As part of the recently announced
Your Questions About Brick Veneer
Joseph asks…Replacing window with larger window in brick veneer wall?We are remodeling our home and I would like a bigger window in the kitchen (above the sink). How difficult is it to enlarge the opening, cut through the exterior brick veneer wall and then fill in the bricks around the new window? Thanks!
We are doing a complete remodel of this kitchen and will be replacing the circa 1958 cabinets.Mr. Thin Brick answers:Though I appreciate that you want a larger window, this isn't a job
We are doing a complete remodel of this kitchen and will be replacing the circa 1958 cabinets.Mr. Thin Brick answers:Though I appreciate that you want a larger window, this isn't a job
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Your Questions About Thin Brick
Susan asks…has anyone used a thin brick product to cover an interior wall or use as backsplash?i'd like to know your experiences, brands you might recommend, etc. i'm thinking of using a brick veneer or thin brick product to use as a backsplash in kitchen and maybe to cover one interior wall (wall drywalled and painted already) but want to know any possible pitfalls beforehand. please share. thanksMr. Thin Brick answers:I would be care full anything porous will soak in the grease or water
Friday, November 18, 2011
Your Questions About Faux Brick Painting
Susan asks…Painting problem...?...I have looked all over the 'net' and can not find out how to paint step by step faux brick. At least not so that it would look real anyway. I plan to make it appear that I have brick wall showing behind a plaster wall at certain places in my kitchen.
Could someone please help?Mr. Thin Brick answers:As stated in the first answer paint the wall the grout color tape of brick shapes with the thin painters tape. This is the blue one. Paint the bricks a brick
Could someone please help?Mr. Thin Brick answers:As stated in the first answer paint the wall the grout color tape of brick shapes with the thin painters tape. This is the blue one. Paint the bricks a brick
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Your Questions About Brick Veneer Siding
Paul asks…How do you make a circular hole through a brick wall?I am trying to install a clothes dryer vent to the outside through my outside garage wall. It is a wood stud wall with brick veneer. How do you make a hole in the brick for the vent pipe to go through? This is on a very visible side of the garage and I'd like it to look good. I would appreciate any suggestions.Mr. Thin Brick answers:I do plumbing work for a living and part of my job includes installing dryer vents,
I generally
I generally
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Your Questions About Thin Brick Details
William asks…Piece of paper to support a brick..HELP please?For an architecture project at uni we have to experiment with ways to make one single piece of paper be able to support a brick without any ways to stick the paper together...we must purely use cutting and the paper and nothing else. You can cut, twist, fold, rip...etc..the paper to create seams to join the paper...in other ways it can be manipulated in any way. You also have to make the structure quite tall and structurally stable.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Your Questions About How To Get Spray Paint Off Brick
Lisa asks…I am looking for an easy way to remove spray paint from the bricks on my house.?We went through Hurricane Katrina. We still have spray paint on the front bricks from the hurricane. It is time to remove this. The house is finished. How can I get it off?Mr. Thin Brick answers:In situations like this, I would suggest making a series of experiments starting from the least invasive or damaging to the brick.
But first you need to find out what type of paint it is. Oil or Latex. Your
But first you need to find out what type of paint it is. Oil or Latex. Your
Monday, November 14, 2011
Your Questions About Brick Wall Cost Per Square Foot
Donald asks…what is the per square cost for rehabbing a house?I am rehabbing a Federal style townhome in Baltimore city. My assumption is that it will be a complete gut down to the brick walls. What is a fair estimate per square foot of how much it will cost.Mr. Thin Brick answers:There is no simple or easy answer to your question. Much depends on the level of work involved, and the style to which you want it 'rehabbed'.
You should contact a few contractors to get appropriate
You should contact a few contractors to get appropriate
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Your Questions About Brick Siding Cost
Thomas asks…About how much will it cost to replace my home that has vinyl siding with a brick outside?My house is a 2004 build two story home that is your average size. Can you please give me an estimation on how much it will cost to replace my vinyl with brick.Mr. Thin Brick answers:Teddy, rough guesses are not the way to go here on Yah. In fact, the cost of material and labor greatly varies by location, so asking here on Yah is not a good idea.
Call some bricklaying contractors in your
Call some bricklaying contractors in your
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Your Questions About False Brick Wall
Susan asks…got a false brick wall in living room,should i paint it and how?Mr. Thin Brick answers:Yep, you can paint it. I'd check at the store to see what paint they recommend for the job. I know you're going to need a thick roller, but ask which one would be best. Good luck and I hope it turns out well for you!Daniel asks…True or False: Brick walls are the best listeners?Mr. Thin Brick answers:True because they don't judge nor interruptRichard asks…True or False: It's easier to talk
Friday, November 11, 2011
Your Questions About Robinson Brick
Sandra asks…Greatest no1 hit ................?Out of this list which do you think is the greatest no 1?
1958: All I Have To Do Is Dream - The Everly Brothers
1959: Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price
1960: Stay - Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs
1961: Surrender - Elvis Presley
1962: I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles
1963: Fingertips Pt. 2 - Stevie Wonder
1964: House Of The Rising Sun - The Animals
1965: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones
1966: Good Vibrations - The Beach
1958: All I Have To Do Is Dream - The Everly Brothers
1959: Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price
1960: Stay - Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs
1961: Surrender - Elvis Presley
1962: I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles
1963: Fingertips Pt. 2 - Stevie Wonder
1964: House Of The Rising Sun - The Animals
1965: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones
1966: Good Vibrations - The Beach
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Your Questions About Brick Wall Facade
Joseph asks…Covering and maintaing an exterior brick wall?we have a home w/ an exterior brick wall that has some severe cracks from a tree's roots (which have since been removed). instead of a brick facade, we'd prefer something that looked more like concrete or stucco because our home is more contemporary. How would you go about washing the brick (muractic acid), treating the cracks (mortar), and covering the brick?Mr. Thin Brick answers:I think you might have to check your foundation block
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Your Questions About Faux Brick
John asks…How to paint Faux Worn Brick & Worn Sheetrock?I am looking for info on painting a FAUX worn brick and sheetrock in several places in my new home. Any one with a resource that can teach me how to do this. Googled and found Painters that do FAUX but I would like to do it my self.
ThanksMr. Thin Brick answers:Http://www.fauxfun.com/Videos/RocksBlocksBricks/RockBlocksBricksIndex.html
the brick is easy, paint on your mortar color(s) then tape over to make bricks. Sponge on your
ThanksMr. Thin Brick answers:Http://www.fauxfun.com/Videos/RocksBlocksBricks/RockBlocksBricksIndex.html
the brick is easy, paint on your mortar color(s) then tape over to make bricks. Sponge on your
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Your Questions About Thin Brick Cost
Lisa asks…i would like a curling perm but need some help?im 11 years old and i really want curly hair!
my hair is reallyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy thick!
its straight on the top layer,
yet wavy&bumpy underneath? :S
yea, please dont say 'you already have curly hair'
how much does a perm cost?
i live in the UK by the way,
my mom said its okay and everything,
but ive heard that your hair can fall out because your hair is so thin?
but believe me my hair is like as thick as a brick!
please help
my hair is reallyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy thick!
its straight on the top layer,
yet wavy&bumpy underneath? :S
yea, please dont say 'you already have curly hair'
how much does a perm cost?
i live in the UK by the way,
my mom said its okay and everything,
but ive heard that your hair can fall out because your hair is so thin?
but believe me my hair is like as thick as a brick!
please help
Monday, November 7, 2011
Your Questions About Brick Veneer
Nancy asks…How much does brick veneer cost per sq ft including installation?I am trying to decide between brick veneer and stone veneer. I am near Beaumont, Texas so if you have knowledge of the area labor and materials costs your input would be appreciated.Mr. Thin Brick answers:Brad, here's a great how-to article on how to refinish the outside appearance of your cabinets with veneer products, and towards the very end of the product I see that you can obtain up to four (4) Free estimates
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Your Questions About Yellow Brick House Trim Colors
Charles asks…What color should I paint the trim on a yellow brick house?Need some advice on what color to paint the exterior trim on a yellow brick bungalow. It is currently the most hideous color of yellow I have ever seen. Looking for color suggestions other than whit,yellow or brown. Any links /pictures would be helpful.Mr. Thin Brick answers:Depending on the shade of yellow, you can opt for a terra cotta or brick red shade, or a medium olive green. Another option would be dark blue. Good
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Prefabricated Concrete Garages: Pros and Cons | DoItYourself.com
... for your vehicles, a storage room or a hobby room; The concrete may come in various finishes; The garages are available in a wide range of sizes, shapes and styles; The price is reasonable (cheaper than a brick and mortar garage) ...Home Improvement Made Easy on... - http://doityourself.com/
Google Alerts - site:www.doityourself.com
Google Alerts - site:www.doityourself.com
Differences between Full-Sized and Thin Brick Veneer ...
While the term solid brick refers to walls that are usually built as a secondary wall to a metal or frame structure, houses with veneer brick walls are mostly constructed of two masonry walls: the interior wall that is built of bricks ...
"veneer brick" - Google Blog
"veneer brick" - Google Blog
Friday, November 4, 2011
Your Questions About Brick Fence Cost Per Foot
Richard asks…Calculus word problem. How do you do this?A landscape architect wishes to enclose a rectangular garden on one side by a brick wall costing $24 per foot and on the other three sides by a metal fence costing $8 per foot. If the area of the garden is 450 ft2, find the dimensions of the garden minimizing the cost.
length of brick wall? ft.
length of adjacent wall? ft.Mr. Thin Brick answers:A = 450 = L * W
Let x = length of brick wall.
Then length of other side is 450 / x.
Cost of
length of brick wall? ft.
length of adjacent wall? ft.Mr. Thin Brick answers:A = 450 = L * W
Let x = length of brick wall.
Then length of other side is 450 / x.
Cost of
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Your Questions About Pick Your Brick
Lisa asks…Is it right Texas Rangers Baseball Team take up your Name Brick ?You buy a name brick your name and pay $100.00 for it and its not there any more, People have done this all over the place, Dallas Coyboys in towns & malls all over the usa. Texas Rangers sent out letters to come pick up you brick and you pay $100.00 to take your brick home to look at, but they gave you the intention that the brick would be their indefinitely, "I contacted Texas Rangers Ballpark yesterday March
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Your Questions About Brick Veneer Siding
Mary asks…how much does brick veneer siding cost, compared to vynil siding?Mr. Thin Brick answers:Approx 700 brick per 100 sq ft. .........brick cost: $300 per 1000
labor cost: $600 per 1000
vinyl 100 sq. $200
soffit ect. Per 200sq. $150
labor per 100sq. $175Lizzie asks…On a Peachtree entry door installed in 1988, does it have nailing tabs or do you just nail to the frame?It does have the brickmold
labor cost: $600 per 1000
vinyl 100 sq. $200
soffit ect. Per 200sq. $150
labor per 100sq. $175Lizzie asks…On a Peachtree entry door installed in 1988, does it have nailing tabs or do you just nail to the frame?It does have the brickmold
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Your Questions About Thin Brick Tile
James asks…What is the best way to clean paint spots and green spots from plants/shrubs on patio cement?My front porch cement has paint spots from the previous owner
I have tried using a pressure washer without any luck. The other idea I had is to cover the cement with landscaping thin bricks or I have seen 12 x 12 tiles that have little tiny stones built in them which would be very nice looking however I have no clue on how to install these correctly.Mr. Thin Brick answers:If pressure
I have tried using a pressure washer without any luck. The other idea I had is to cover the cement with landscaping thin bricks or I have seen 12 x 12 tiles that have little tiny stones built in them which would be very nice looking however I have no clue on how to install these correctly.Mr. Thin Brick answers:If pressure
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