…depth and character. Photo courtesy of Brick Transformers. To stop the moisture from seeping in, call a fireplace or masonry specialist or a contractor (or a restoration contractor if preserving the home s historic nature is a concern) who can determine…

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Surfacing Walls with Stone Veneers

…extreme temperatures or a lot of snow. To install thin veneers you need a clean, dry surface. It must be waterproof or the masonry will eventually fail. Surfaces like new, untreated brick, block, or concrete, require no special preparation, but wallboard…

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Stone and Brick Veneer

Oklahoma City-based kitchen designer Karen Black-Sigler appreciates the texture that stone and brick veneer can bring to a room. She s incorporated both into her own kitchen. Photo courtesy of A Karen Black Company.

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Cleaning and Maintaining Stone Countertops and Flooring

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.

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Inspirational Ideas for Using Concrete in Your Home

Faythe Willis of Lula, Ga., has a husband, three boys and three pets, so she wanted to install a low-maintenance and durable floor that would last. After all options were considered, Willis chose to install a concrete floor.

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Flagstone and Fieldstone for Walls and Paths

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 materials, they are used for two distinctly different purposes.

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Reclaimed Granite for Gardens, Yards and Walkways

Aged, reclaimed granite has a weathered, rugged appearance that cannot be duplicated. It is an elegant, durable material for steps, walls, and walkways.

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Brick Basics: Maintenance, Care and Cleaning

From stately colonials to simple ranches, brick has remained as a popular building material for centuries. Its energy efficiency and aesthetic appeal are an added bonus in terms of resale value.

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Estimating Paint Coverage

…must be subtracted from the 472 square feet of wall and ceiling space. The result is 439 square feet. Painting Old or New Walls A room with new drywall will need a coat of primer as well as a coat of paint. A previously painted room also may need…

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Creating Textured Walls

…can ruin a good paint job and take tons of time to repair. With shorter construction schedules creating pressure to finish new walls faster, there have been a whole host of improvements in the world of walls. Texturing is the new take on the old art of plastering…

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