Wednesday, February 29, 2012

BRICK TILES /THIN CLAY BRICK PAVERS/ VENEER/ WALLS/ FLOORS

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any suggestions on cleaning a white brick fireplace?

Question by ruth4261: any suggestions on cleaning a white brick fireplace?



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Answer by txtxtx111muriatic acid follow lable instructions ,,,, i use it full power BUT i would not recomend that you try this !

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

older brick home need help DoItYourselfcom Community Forums

i have aquired a brick bungalo that was built in the early 70s..the house is in decent shape but i have a moisture problem..there seems to be no lip.www.doityourself.com/.../461232-older-brick-home-need-hel...
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Latest Brick Veneer auctions

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Q&A: My 30 foot deep well has bloody finger scrape marks all down the inside. How to clean?

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Question by movis: My 30 foot deep well has bloody finger scrape marks all down the inside. How to clean?
I have a well on my estate. It is of brick construction, about 30' deep. The walls are fairly smooth. Unfortunately, there are blood-stained finger scrape marks at various points about 7 or 8 feet up from the bottom. How can I clean this off easily?


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Monday, February 27, 2012

Safway Services Names Bill Hayes President, COO and Board Member

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Wright Tool partners with SMS Equipment

Wright Tool is partnering with SMS Equipment for its maintenance and assembly needs. Delicious | Digg | Facebook | MySpace | Stumbleupon | Twitter
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Sunday, February 26, 2012

Q&A: How can I fix leaning brick retaining wall?

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Question by pblanton80@att.net: How can I fix leaning brick retaining wall?
I have a brick retaining wall near my front porch and it is noticeably leaning by the driveway. There's no flowers but it is filled with dirt and weeds. I have a downspout that drains the water down some type of piping in the wall. Do I need to take all the dirt out BEFORE I fix it or get it fixed? Is it better to get a professional?
The wall is about 2 ft high, 4 ft long and about 2ft wide. It's not very

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Saturday, February 25, 2012

Brick Veneer - DoItYourself.com Community Forums

I have a big deck that is attached to a brick veneer. the house was built in 1992 , and I am not sure about the deck. I have been reading about the.www.doityourself.com/forum/.../461307-brick-veneer.html
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Friday, February 24, 2012

53 projects to compete in global phase of Holcim Awards

Leading sustainable construction projects from around the world are set to compete in the global phase of the Holcim Awards in 2012. Delicious | Digg | Facebook | MySpace | Stumbleupon | Twitter
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My 30 foot deep well has bloody finger scrape marks all down the inside. How to clean?

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Question by movis: My 30 foot deep well has bloody finger scrape marks all down the inside. How to clean?
I have a well on my estate. It is of brick construction, about 30' deep. The walls are fairly smooth. Unfortunately, there are blood-stained finger scrape marks at various points about 7 or 8 feet up from the bottom. How can I clean this off easily?


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Q&A: What is the difference between an online degree and one from a brick and mortar university?

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Question by camel toe: What is the difference between an online degree and one from a brick and mortar university?
If two people applied for the same job and held the same degree but one was from a online university and one was from a true "brick and mortar" university, would it make a difference to potential employers?


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Answer by killjill68i think its not about the online or un-online university, but it depends on your results and your experiences.however,

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Thursday, February 23, 2012

My 30 foot deep well has bloody finger scrape marks all down the inside. How to clean?

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Question by movis: My 30 foot deep well has bloody finger scrape marks all down the inside. How to clean?
I have a well on my estate. It is of brick construction, about 30' deep. The walls are fairly smooth. Unfortunately, there are blood-stained finger scrape marks at various points about 7 or 8 feet up from the bottom. How can I clean this off easily?


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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Latest Veneer Brick auctions

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Your Questions About Brick Wall Interior Paint

Laura asks…Can I use Interior FLAT MASONRY, STUCCO & BRICK PAINT to paint over dry wall?The walls have been painted by the builder that terrible builder white. I found just the color I wanted in the oopps pile. It is Behr Premium Latex and says it is fine for interiors. My gut says it will work, but want to check.
The walls have been painted by the builder that terrible builder white. I found just the color I wanted in the oopps pile. It is Behr Premium Latex and says it is fine for

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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Your Questions About Veneer Brick

Lizzie asks…Where can I find a brick wallpaper?No, not a flat wallpaper that just looks like brick. I am looking for something I put up on the wall that has the appearance of brick veneer. I love the look of brick and I want it in my house. I am only renting right now so real brick is out of the question.Mr. Thin Brick answers:Does your landlord allow wallpapering?

There are papers with a minimal amount of texture. Go to any home improvement store and look in some of the HUNDREDS of books.

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What's the best thing to clean walls with to remove cigarette odour?

Question by alysseq_86: What's the best thing to clean walls with to remove cigarette odour?
I recently moved into my apartment and I can not get rid of the terrible cigarette odour in it. I have been advised to clean the walls. What can I use on the walls to get rid of the smell? Some of the walls are brick so I was just going to leave those ones. Does cigarette smoke get absorbed in brick? Thanks for any advice.


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Answer by Jean BTSP and water, in a bucket; wash the walls

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Monday, February 20, 2012

Your Questions About Facebook Login

Michael asks…facebook login???????ok so everytime i try logging into facebook it says "account temporarily unavalible" and like stuff about site maintenance.... it says try back in a few hours. but this has been happening since friday night i couldnt login at all yesterday and now this morning it says the same thing

is there anything i can do to fix this?
is it normal?Mr. Thin Brick answers:Do a google search on facebook site maintenance limited to the last 24 hours or a week and you will

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Sunday, February 19, 2012

Your Questions About What Color Should I Paint My Brick Fireplace

Thomas asks…What color should I paint my family room? Brick fireplace, hardwood floor, one north facing window?Not much natural light comes into the room so I want to brighten it up a bit. What color would do that and match the fireplace and hardwood floor? The only color I can think of is white but I would like to be a bit more adventurous than that!
Thanks!Mr. Thin Brick answers:Why not paint a panel in a bright shade of red or orange. Don't paint the whole wall, make the main body of

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Video How to Clean Old Brick & Concrete for Painting Indoors | eHowcom

How to Clean Old Brick & Concrete for Painting Indoors. Part of the series: Home Improvements. Brick and concrete will need to be cleaned properly before ...www.ehow.com/video_12221386_clean-old-brick-concrete-p...
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Saturday, February 18, 2012

Cleaning bat poo from brick walls?

Question by Blueballs181: Cleaning bat poo from brick walls?
Hello.
I have just bought a house and the outside walls have dried bat poo all over them.
High pressure cleaning takes off the paint and sometimes etches the brickwork as well.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.


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Answer by Bricky Local 9 PAtry some tsp and a good stiff brush.

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Your Questions About Whitewashed Brick

William asks…What exterior paint colors go with whitewashed brick-- Specifically shutters (black) and door (red)?We have an old colonial (built 1920's), with a whitewash brick exterior. We're looking to paint the shutters and door. Right now they are a royal blue, but we are thinking of more classic black shutters and red door. Any suggestions on which Benjamin Moore colors would look good?Mr. Thin Brick answers:Play around with the Sherwin Williams color visualizer to help you imagine how

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Im doing a wizard of oz party for my daughter, I have a brick walkway, is there a washable yellow paint avail?

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Question by sue8E: Im doing a wizard of oz party for my daughter, I have a brick walkway, is there a washable yellow paint avail?
I want to have a yellow brick road going to my backyard gate and im wanting to see if there is any other option other than chalk?


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Answer by Oh it's me!I don't know but WAY cute idea!! Kudos!

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Friday, February 17, 2012

Your Questions About Thin Line Pump

Lisa asks…why does my computer monitor go black with thin line from side to side.?my screen goes black with thin line in middle from side to side, I pump the monitor or desk and it clears up. Is my monitor about to just stop? This happens sometimes when it sits idle or when I'm actually using it.Mr. Thin Brick answers:A 'thin white line' is because the horizontal deflection is working , but the VERTICLE deflection is not.
Yes, your monitor is about to die - but IF you know how to fix it you

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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Repointing pre-1920 Brick in a historic home.

I live in a house originally built in the 1860's, owned by 10 or twelve folks over the years, and even was a boarding house in the 50's.  Over the years, as people got money, they expanded the house.  The last major expansion was around 1917, where a kitchen and "mother-in-law" room were added.  Som...By: bigattichouseContinue Reading »
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Your Questions About Brick Facade

Joseph asks…How can I get rid of the white stains that appear on the brick facade of my house?I've tried pressure washing them, but they reappear the next day. They only seem to go away with moisture (if it rains, for example). How can I get rid of/prevent them?Mr. Thin Brick answers:Efflorescence

Efflorescence is a curse affecting all cement based building materials. This includes paving, brickwork, blockwork, concrete, render, grout and tiled areas.

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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

How to Take Out a Brick-Surrounded Fireplace | eHow.com

How to Take Out a Brick-Surrounded Fireplace. Removing a fireplace from your home can get rid of an unused fixture and provide a new, clean wall for ...www.ehow.com/how_12216966_out-bricksurrounded-firepla...
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How to Take Out a Brick-Surrounded Fireplace. Removing a fireplace from your home can get rid of an unused fixture and provide a new, clean wall for ...www.ehow.com/how_12216966_out-bricksurrounded-firepla...
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Q&A: How would i attatch the corrugated type clear plastic roof to my Brick shed? Does it have to tie to wood?

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Question by paul p: How would i attatch the corrugated type clear plastic roof to my Brick shed? Does it have to tie to wood?
or can it be fixed straight into the breeze block that the shed is built of? At the moment the delapidated shed roof is a wooden frame with joists dropped into the brick supporting the ooen roof.

I want to take the old knackered roof off and raise it slightly then replace it with a clear plastic corrugate type to let some good light in. The shed is 10ft

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Your Questions About Abercrombie Kids

George asks…Does Abercrombie Kids have a sale for Black Friday?I was planning on taking my daughter there for our annual Black Friday shopping because that is her favorite store. She showed me some of there clothing, and some of it seemed reasonable, and some of it didn't. I thought about it and decided I would only take her there if there was a sale. So, is there a Black Friday sale at abercrombie kids? Is there any other just sale that they might have there? If so please answer.Mr. Thin

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How does one get the stench of sewer water out of a brick cellar?

Question by Meg M: How does one get the stench of sewer water out of a brick cellar?
The city's sewer water backed up into our brick cellar. We've closed off the drain, and we've cleaned up most of the water with a shop vac. Does anyone have ANY idea how to get rid of this nasty stench?

I would REALLY appreciate any suggestions you may have!!
Oh, we are also running a dehumidifier.

Any other suggestions on how to get it dryer would be great, too!


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Monday, February 13, 2012

Thin bricks /veneer clay tiles for walls/floors $1.89sf

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Your Questions About Brick Cost Per Square Foot

David asks…What is the approximate cost of brick tile per square foot?We would like to tile our kitchen with brick tile, but have no idea how it compares to other flooring options as far as expense. Can't find any websites with prices and don't want to be haggled to death by asking for an estimate.Mr. Thin Brick answers:Hey, I checked with National Construction Estimator.
It's a free site but hard to navigate. Shearch flooring first.

Good luck, because your going to need it.Richard

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Sunday, February 12, 2012

I need a creative idea on how to paint my brick? (I know its a weird question?)?

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Question by : I need a creative idea on how to paint my brick? (I know its a weird question?)?
Ok so at my high school, when you become a thespian (for theater) you get to paint a giant brick like this: http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-34798564/stock-photo-painted-brick-wall.html anyhow, the brick is about a foot long and 7 inches high. I'm painting my brick on Friday and need some ideas. So many people paint cool designs on their bricks, or put their name in a neat way. I need to

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Your Questions About Kitchen Brick Wall Pics

Sharon asks…What is a good color to paint my kitchen/dining room?I have a kitchen,dinning room,hallway and utility room that needs painted.i want them all the same color due to dinning room wall runs threw the whole hallway and goes to the utility room.the color of my kitchen table is dark wood with a marble top.i also have a dark wood old fashion bar in this area.im going for a bar/coffee shop theme i guess lol. i would like the color to be a brown color and match the brick dust red color

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Saturday, February 11, 2012

Your Questions About Ez Wall

John asks…Wall-mounting 40" TV with one stud, safe?I just moved into a new apartment and am wall mounting my 40" LCD TV. I'm mounting it in an area where there is one stud in the center of where I want the TV to be. The mount I have says to have 4 holes, 2 in one stud and 2 in another. But there are holes in the center of the mount (one on top and one on bottom). Is it safe to use these two center holes on the mount and fasten that to the the stud i have available, then use something like EZ

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How to Repair a Fading Brick Facade | eHowcom

How to Repair a Fading Brick Facade. Brick appeals to many homeowners because it's sturdy and low-maintenance. Unlike wood, which must be periodically ...www.ehow.com/how_12217409_repair-fading-brick-facade.h...
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How to Repair a Fading Brick Facade. Brick appeals to many homeowners because it's sturdy and low-maintenance. Unlike wood, which must be periodically ...www.ehow.com/how_12217409_repair-fading-brick-facade.h...
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Q&A: I need to repair a brick on an outdoor firepit that I broke. Can someone help me?

Question by mrriskey007: I need to repair a brick on an outdoor firepit that I broke. Can someone help me?
The firepit is round and submerged in the concrete about 18". The brick i broke off is one of the ones around the top "lip" of the fireplace. It's rounded on the edges and cut in the shape of a capitol "A" almost (if you can imagine). I need to either fix it myself or pay someone to fix it for me. I live in so cal near hermosa/redondo/manhattan beach.


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Friday, February 10, 2012

Your Questions About Fake Brick

Mandy asks…Home Design Question! Asbestos underneath fake brick floors?In my parents kitchen they have this fake brick floor from the 60's. It's mushy and/or padded... Just looks like total crap. I've wanted them ever since I was a teenager to rip it out and just have wood floors but a few months ago she had someone look at it and tell her that it has asbestos underneath it. Is there anything we can do?

I had an idea, but I'm not sure if it's possible. What if we bought just regular

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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Your Questions About Brick House

James asks…Brick house?how would one insulate a brick house, or put up wood inside for the walls?
is building a brick house cost more then wood if you build it yourself?
are you able to lay the brick and then finish the inside of the house i want the brick for the structure is that possibleMr. Thin Brick answers:Brick is expensive. You have to buy the brick, the mortar,sand, and have someone lay the brick. You build the house first, then put osb on th e oustside and then put the brick on.

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How do I clean soot off of the bricks around my fireplace?

Question by : How do I clean soot off of the bricks around my fireplace?
We have some soot around the opening of our fireplace and would like to clean it up. Any suggestions for cleaners and/or methods that will work?


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Answer by William Bwaterless hand cleaner,
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Your Questions About Thin Bricks

Lizzie asks…HAVE A THIN LAYER OF METAL BETWEEN BRICKS (PIERS) AND TOP PORTION OF MY HOUSE. CONDENSATIING, CAUSING MOLD?THERE ARE THIN LAYERS OF METAL BETWEEN THE BRICKS ON THE FOUNDATION OF MY HOUSE, WHY? IT IS CONDENSATING AND CAUSING MY FLOOR JOIST TO GET MOLD.
WHAT CAN I DO PLEASE HELPMr. Thin Brick answers:Sounds like the metal might be shims to level the house . You might be able to tuck small pieces of insulation around them if you can it would help if you tucked insulation all the way

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Q&A: is there something that will take old paint off brick?

Question by sherry c: is there something that will take old paint off brick?
very sloppy paint job aprox. 8yrs old


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Answer by 6kidsANDalwaysFIXINGsomethingPower washer, close range...

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

How to Repair a Fading Brick Facade | eHowcom

How to Repair a Fading Brick Facade. Brick appeals to many homeowners because it's sturdy and low-maintenance. Unlike wood, which must be periodically ...www.ehow.com/how_12217409_repair-fading-brick-facade.h...
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A dispute over the kind of brick used on a multi-million dollar downtown hotel came to a final vote

And Thin Brick Won!


Downtown Des Moines' riverfront will soon have two new hotels. However, it didn't come easily. Monday morning, the city council ended a long debate about what kind of bricks to use on the outside of the development.

The hotel developer's original plans called for a "thin brick" veneer. However, the city of Des Moines' design board worried the thin bricks could lead to mold and wouldn't fit in with the city's vision for the riverfront.

The project needs approval

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Monday, February 6, 2012

Your Questions About Brick Siding Cost

Carol asks…how much would it cost to brick my entire home?I have a 1 level 2,200 sq ft home. MY houe is currently all siding. can anyone giving me a rough estimate of how much it would cost to brick the house and how much it could raise my property taxes?Mr. Thin Brick answers:There are "brick" surfaces that look just like brick - but are only 1/2 inch thick and come in 1 foot sections for easy application. I think if you did your whole house it would cost about $12,000 - and your property

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Latest Faux Brick auctions

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Is there a way to remove way to remove candle wax from brick?

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Question by stoosh023: Is there a way to remove way to remove candle wax from brick?
Accidently spilled a candle on a brick fireplace. Does anyone know of way to remove the wax?


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Answer by Homer J.Put ice on it then chip it off.

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Sunday, February 5, 2012

Your Questions About Veneer Brick

Daniel asks…For 2 homes equal in every way, except 1 has full brick and the other brick veneer, which is better?For 2 homes equal in every way, except 1 has full brick and the other brick veneer, which is better?
Which will last longer, be more durable, require less maintenance?
Which will have better resale value?

Why is 1 better than the other? Advantages v disadvantages of each - brick vs veneer?
Mschv6, thanks for trying, but please study up on a hypothetical and its purpose. They are

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Saturday, February 4, 2012

COMPLETE 60 MOLD KIT MAKES CUSTOM ANTIQUE BRICK VENEER

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Q&A: Should we paint our brick home?

Question by blessed316: Should we paint our brick home?
We recently moved into a home that is built from yellow brick. Neither me or my husband care too much for the yellow brick and were thinking of painting it. A good friend of ours is a professional painter and said he would do it for us if we buy the supplies and everything.. but here's my question... I've seen a lot of painted brick homes that look really bad but I've seen a few that look good, too. I know our friend is an excellent

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Friday, February 3, 2012

How to Repair a Fading Brick Facade | eHowcom

How to Repair a Fading Brick Facade. Brick appeals to many homeowners because it's sturdy and low-maintenance. Unlike wood, which must be periodically ...www.ehow.com/how_12217409_repair-fading-brick-facade.h...
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Q&A: Should we paint our brick home?

Question by blessed316: Should we paint our brick home?
We recently moved into a home that is built from yellow brick. Neither me or my husband care too much for the yellow brick and were thinking of painting it. A good friend of ours is a professional painter and said he would do it for us if we buy the supplies and everything.. but here's my question... I've seen a lot of painted brick homes that look really bad but I've seen a few that look good, too. I know our friend is an excellent

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Your Questions About Brick Siding Ideas

Maria asks…Paint ideas for exposed brick wall?I have exposed brick walls on two sides of my lounge. The brick walls are around 4 ft wide facing each other at the end of the room while the rest of the wall is plastered and painted in off-white. There are full length glass windows between these two brick walls.

I am really looking for design ideas on what to do with these walls. The colour of the brick is not great right now and they look a bit dusty and old. Do I just plaster them and paint

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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Should we paint our brick home?

by ell brown
Question by blessed316: Should we paint our brick home?
We recently moved into a home that is built from yellow brick. Neither me or my husband care too much for the yellow brick and were thinking of painting it. A good friend of ours is a professional painter and said he would do it for us if we buy the supplies and everything.. but here's my question... I've seen a lot of painted brick homes that look really bad but I've seen a few that look good, too. I know our friend is

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Your Questions About Frontier Airlines

John asks…Frontier Airlines?I am looking to fly from Denver to Minneapolis in about a month. I see Frontier advertising really cheap rates all the time, but of course, now that I am looking I can't find any! So does anybody know if Frontier will be having a sale anytime soon? Are there any patterns to when they have sales, or is it random?

I just don't want to pay full price today and then next week the fare goes down.

Thanks for your help!Mr. Thin Brick answers:Check out

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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

What city in the world has the most brick made buildings in total?

Question by : What city in the world has the most brick made buildings in total?
This has fascinated me fro some time. I'm from London and there seems to be brick everywhere. I know they build out of wood a lot in the States but i know New york has a lot of brick to. Thanx in advance.


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Answer by S.K.Interesting question. Many older buildings in the eastern and midwestern US have brick construction, largely because the clay soil necessary for brick making is in that part of

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Your Questions About Fake Brick Wall

Sharon asks…How can I paint or darken the color of a fake brick wall?We have a fake brick wall in our kitchen of our new house. We actually love the look and it works well with the design of the room. We do not want to actually remove it. The problem is it is really faded and is almost a peach color. We want it to be a real red brick color or even a tan brick color but have no idea how to go about painting it. Any ideas?Mr. Thin Brick answers:Do not paint the brick to make it more vivid.

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