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Updating Interior Brick and Stone

by Diane Benson Harrington | Dec 1, 2008 | HowTo, Masonry & Paving, Stone

Your dark brown brick focal wall may have looked au courant in the ’60s, but BEFORE. This washed-out fireplace has no pizazz. Faux painting and a refinished mantle subtly enhances the bricks, offering more depth and character. Photo courtesy of Brick Transformers....

Cleaning and Maintaining Stone Countertops and Flooring

by Tanja Kern | Dec 1, 2008 | HowTo, Masonry & Paving, Stone

Many homeowners opt for natural stone countertops, flooring or pavers as a way to add elegance to their homes. What they might not bargain for, however, is the unique maintenance stone requires to keep it looking new. Slate Floors and Countertops Stone floors and...

Flagstone and Fieldstone for Walls and Paths

by Maureen Blaney Flietner | Jun 22, 2007 | HowTo, Masonry & Paving, Stone

Stone veneers or split stones can be used for facing or siding on an exterior wall. Flagstone. Fieldstone. They may sound related but they’re not at all alike, says Mike Buechel, marketing manager for Buechel Stone in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. As building...

Surfacing Walls with Stone Veneers

by Helen J. Simon | Feb 27, 2007 | HowTo, Masonry & Paving, Stone

Stone veneers are really stone at half the weight. They are beautiful, natural, come in many colors and textures, and require little maintenance. A stone veneer is a facing applied to a surface for decorative purposes; it’s not designed to bear a load....

Reclaimed Granite for Gardens, Yards and Walkways

by Maureen Blaney Flietner | Dec 8, 2006 | HowTo, Masonry & Paving, Stone

Aged, reclaimed granite has a weathered, rugged appearance that cannot be duplicated. It is an elegant, durable material for steps, walls, and walkways. Reusing durable materials has been going on for centuries. In Europe, stones from ancient abbeys or castles become...

Updating Interior Brick and Stone

Cleaning and Maintaining Stone Countertops and Flooring

Flagstone and Fieldstone for Walls and Paths

Surfacing Walls with Stone Veneers

Reclaimed Granite for Gardens, Yards and Walkways

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