Our home is 16 y.o. and the front is a partial manufactured stone in muted colors of rust, tan and charcoal with a dark charcoal mortar. The charcoal stones seem to be fading (west exposure) and the color is more of a "chalky", muted appearance - not flat opaque. Is there any way I can restore the charcoal colored stones in the chalky look with your product? I'm thinking of a diluted stain applied maybe with a sea sponge blotted on lightly? Or whatever. Thanks! And thank for a great video.
I have a brick wall on my house that just needs a freshing up. Due to the years of age and scrapes. The brick is a very light tan. Do you have a color that can closely match the rest of the house? Thanks
Kim, so sorry I missed this earlier. Yes our product is good for both internal and external brick. Thank you for your question. Please feel free to email me at anytime brickmen@gmail.com. Don
Amazing - I just wrote you about a special project - and then saw this - and just a question - GREAT STUFF. Does this prevent the white residue that seems to come through due to brick taking on salt. In my case a special project of using brick chips as a thick base for Ruby Red - and I do not want the chips to turn white - or should I say - turn white very very slowly - would you products help slow this process - I need the chips to be all red - and simply remain that color under the base of ruby red as I said in my communication a few minutes ago - - Thanks you guys are great!
Bill so sorry I missed your question. We have a lot of information on efflorescence that you are describing. Our product allows the brick to naturally breathe so efflorescence if present will still show on the surface of the brick, our process will not seal or slow that process from happening. The solution is stopping the added moisture in the wall. Please feel free to email me brickmen@gmail.com at anytime if your situation is still there or if anything else comes up. Sorry again, Don
Can this be used on natural stone? I have stone accent on my house that is orange toned and I would like to get some grey tone to it -- not covering the orange/brown but just toning it down.
I have light grey heavily textured brick. It actually looks like pieces of quartz in it.. I would like to add some 2 darker shades if grey to stagger the colors. I am wonder the technic and what applicator to use to apply the stain? Any help would be appreciated... Thanks
We do have the best process for changing the color of brick or mortar that would never hurt or compromise the brick but we do need absorption to be successful. Please do a simple water test with a glass or bottle of water and pour on the wall and take a couple of pictures of a water test and send it to info@masonrycosmetics.com Attn: Brickman and let's see if your brick are a good candidate for our process and if yes we can help you with the application. Thanks for the comment.
Depending upon the particular texture involved, the brush technique may have to be changed. When you take advantage of our free First Job Color Service, you send us pictures so we can create a recipe or recipes for you. At that time we can advise you about any special ways to stain your deeply-textured brick. In the alternative, you can send pictures before you purchase so you get your special technique up-front.
If there is absorption we have the right product for you, we are not a paint (no Latex, or Acrylic) but a penetrating stain that does not create a layer but binds itself in the pore structure of the brick muck like a Tattoo absorbs into the skin. Take a glass or bottle of water and pour it on the wall, if the brick darken as the water absorbs into it then your home is a good candidate. Please feel free to send pics to info@masonrycosmetics.com to my attention and we can take a closer look together, thanks Don
Materials for our custom Stain Kits costs are between $.95 to $1.50 per sqft depending on the colors you're trying to achieve. If you email us some more information - pictures of the brick now and what you want the end result to look like - we'll be able to put together a custom recipe for you, along with a quote on how much the kit will cost. From there, you'll be able to order your custom stain kit. Our email is: info@masonrycosmetics.com. Thank you for asking and hope to hear from you soon!
Our home is 16 y.o. and the front is a partial manufactured stone in muted colors of rust, tan and charcoal with a dark charcoal mortar. The charcoal stones seem to be fading (west exposure) and the color is more of a "chalky", muted appearance - not flat opaque. Is there any way I can restore the charcoal colored stones in the chalky look with your product? I'm thinking of a diluted stain applied maybe with a sea sponge blotted on lightly? Or whatever. Thanks! And thank for a great video.
I have a brick wall on my house that just needs a freshing up. Due to the years of age and scrapes. The brick is a very light tan. Do you have a color that can closely match the rest of the house? Thanks
Marty. We would love to help. Please email us some pics to info@masonrycosmetics.com. Thanks for the comment.
Does this kit only work with outdoor brick? I have a brick fireplace that I want to look into staining.
Kim, so sorry I missed this earlier. Yes our product is good for both internal and external brick. Thank you for your question. Please feel free to email me at anytime brickmen@gmail.com. Don
Amazing - I just wrote you about a special project - and then saw this - and just a question - GREAT STUFF. Does this prevent the white residue that seems to come through due to brick taking on salt. In my case a special project of using brick chips as a thick base for Ruby Red - and I do not want the chips to turn white - or should I say - turn white very very slowly - would you products help slow this process - I need the chips to be all red - and simply remain that color under the base of ruby red as I said in my communication a few minutes ago - - Thanks you guys are great!
Bill so sorry I missed your question. We have a lot of information on efflorescence that you are describing. Our product allows the brick to naturally breathe so efflorescence if present will still show on the surface of the brick, our process will not seal or slow that process from happening. The solution is stopping the added moisture in the wall. Please feel free to email me brickmen@gmail.com at anytime if your situation is still there or if anything else comes up. Sorry again, Don
Can this be used on natural stone? I have stone accent on my house that is orange toned and I would like to get some grey tone to it -- not covering the orange/brown but just toning it down.
S Lane, Yes our product is great on natural stone if the stone is not sealed and can absorb water th-cam.com/video/nBmAZOvTwcU/w-d-xo.html
Do I need to prime before stain application
If you stain with our process, no primer or priming is needed. Thanks for the question
I have light grey heavily textured brick. It actually looks like pieces of quartz in it.. I would like to add some 2 darker shades if grey to stagger the colors.
I am wonder the technic and what applicator to use to apply the stain?
Any help would be appreciated...
Thanks
We do have the best process for changing the color of brick or mortar that would never hurt or compromise the brick but we do need absorption to be successful. Please do a simple water test with a glass or bottle of water and pour on the wall and take a couple of pictures of a water test and send it to info@masonrycosmetics.com Attn: Brickman and let's see if your brick are a good candidate for our process and if yes we can help you with the application. Thanks for the comment.
Hi I have concrete paver patio sayed on sand, can I use this kit to color the pavers? how do I know how much I need and choose the color
Go to Masonry Cosmetics.com....you can call us anytime.....ty
Is the process the same when dealing with textured brick?
Depending upon the particular texture involved, the brush technique may have to be changed. When you take advantage of our free First Job Color Service, you send us pictures so we can create a recipe or recipes for you. At that time we can advise you about any special ways to stain your deeply-textured brick. In the alternative, you can send pictures before you purchase so you get your special technique up-front.
I have a 1961 brick home and want to change the color of my brick
If there is absorption we have the right product for you, we are not a paint (no Latex, or Acrylic) but a penetrating stain that does not create a layer but binds itself in the pore structure of the brick muck like a Tattoo absorbs into the skin. Take a glass or bottle of water and pour it on the wall, if the brick darken as the water absorbs into it then your home is a good candidate. Please feel free to send pics to info@masonrycosmetics.com to my attention and we can take a closer look together, thanks Don
I enjoy your stuff!
Thank you Bill, very appreciated, Don
where is the best place to buy this and how much would I need for a whole house?
Materials for our custom Stain Kits costs are between $.95 to $1.50 per sqft depending on the colors you're trying to achieve. If you email us some more information - pictures of the brick now and what you want the end result to look like - we'll be able to put together a custom recipe for you, along with a quote on how much the kit will cost. From there, you'll be able to order your custom stain kit. Our email is: info@masonrycosmetics.com. Thank you for asking and hope to hear from you soon!
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