My mason used white, tan, and different brands of gray mix and a black mortar tint to dull the color of the new mortar, as well as orange and white sand. Since your mortar is already in place ...

and the handyman smeared the mortar on the brick. What do I have to do to clean up the mess without harming the brick? I’m worried about color fade and that the cleaning process will damage the ...

Masonry expert Andriy Boyko tells us that staining brick can be a fantastic way to boost curb appeal and revitalize your home's exterior, but he also points out that it's crucial to do it right.

In any case, you can change the color of the mortar a couple of ways. If the mortar is just a touch too dark and you want to lighten it up a wee bit then start with a 10 percent solution of ...

You can change the color of your brick by using a brick or mortar stain. A stain has the advantage of being breathable while still allowing you to change the look of your brick. Like paint ...

Q:I just read your column on staining concrete driveways. I have a similar problem but my driveway is blacktop. I have a 60-year-old red brick home. The mortar was cracking and eroding between ...

Q: How should I clean the slate in front of my house without damaging the mortar or grout? A: Marble and limestone are in one big group of natural stones, those made up mostly of calcium carbonate.

I was told that I could restain the mortar to make it black again, but that I would have to brush the stain on the mortar seams. Can’t I just spray it on using a tiny spray gun? A: You can put ...

I’m wondering about using a special caulk I found that’s made to repair mortar joints. It contains fine sand so it’s textured and the color matches my mortar. I did a test in a small area ...

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BrickImaging ®, headquartered in metropolitan Denver and the first masonry staining firm in North America, announced it has begun selling its proprietary brick stain ...