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Gary, thanks for the question; please take some closeup pictures of areas of concern and then a few more a few steps back, and let's see what we can advise. Email to [email protected] Attn: Donnie

Ted, sorry for getting to this so late. The pavers are over 23 years old now; the first time we stained them, they lasted over 10 years to where they needed to be stained again; then, some more time went by, and we restained them, and I am guessing that lasted 5 to 6 years. This last time lasted about 1 1/2 years. The pavers are crumbling; I had leftover treads/step pavers and have almost used all those up because the pavers are in such a bad state. No more staining them now. They are just too far gone. I just took a good look at them last week as I was pulling weeds. The pavers really need to be replaced. But the budget is not there for that. Thank you for your question. Don

Marty. We would love to help. Please email us some pics to [email protected]. Thanks for the comment.

David. Please check out www.masonrycosmetics.com. Thanks.

David. Thanks for the question. Please check out www.masonry cosmetics.com. We use the same pigments we make brick with mixed with a water base elixir creating a translucent-like slurry. Perfect Stain for absorptive Brick and Mortar. No Acrylic or Latex. Applied the right way and the right conditions it is permanent. We currently have over 400 documented Case Studies with 227 of them over 22 to 27 years old. Thanks

Thanks for sharing that. We are based out of South Bend IN and Central Ohio. But also have Certified Contractors throughout the Country and we also have DIY kits available as well if the need arises. Thanks again

We appriciate your comment. Good or Bad, you took time to respond. What was the waste? Fixing the mortar color problem or the video itself? Thanks

Thank for reaching out. Please feel free to send a few pics to [email protected] and we can see if we can help. One thing to do is to take some water and pour on a few of the areas that you would like to stain if the mortar darkens we could be a good option to help. The darker the better. We would also like to see a picture of the water test as well. Thanks again, Donnie

Ty for the suggestion

Please email me a few close-ups with a few farther back pics and any area of additional paint breakdown other than a form or powder. For example, any peeling areas. At [email protected], I'd like to talk back and forth from there and see what options we can develop for you. Thanks for reaching out. Don

Sorry we missed this earlier. Send a few close up and a few farther back pictures showing the scope of the brick and lets see if we can help. At this stage of the brick a sealer might not be the answer, but pics will help to advise you better, thanks Donnie

Glad you liked it!

Do not blame you, our videos are very raw. We will strive to do better, thanks for taking the time to share, Donnie

We have been in business now for 30 years. We do have reviews on many of our products for years. But will need to see what we have on the Paver kit. Please reach out to [email protected] and we can email what we have to you. Thank you for your question.

@@MasonryCosmetics Thanks for our response I will be ordering the kit in a month or two. THANKS AGAIN.

Masonry Cosmetics Stain Kits are available at 1.) Masonrycosmetics.com 2.) Amazon- Brick Staining color Enhancement Kit 3.) a limited number of Brick Distributor What is your locations?

@@MasonryCosmetics thank you! I am in the southeast Michigan area

Thank you for this video. Trying to decided if we should stain out pavers. This was so helpful.

@jingrasin If your pavers darken when wet (if they are absorptive) Our product would be great. www.masonrycosmetics.com

@jesp999 I would love for you to document what you have done and continue to document with before- during and after pictures over the next 20 years. please sent the specific product and application. [email protected] For paint removal I would suggest EacoChem.com However to change the color of ABSORBTIVE brick refer to the EXPERTS- Masonry Cosmetics we will keep your maintenance free brick maintenance free www.masonrycosmetics.com

@GodManifest I'm not sure what your asking? Would you like us to help you with color selection? To match another brick? or tired of the orange/brown coloration and you would like a new color design?

Our products are designed for absorbent masonry. Make sure your stone passes our water test. Make sure your stone is stainable A true brick stain is long-lasting because the pigments embed themselves into the masonry pores, like a tattoo would on your body. If the masonry is sealed or has low absorption, our brick stain will not be able to chemically bond with it well, and we do not recommend using our product. To check your masonry's absorption, pour a little water on the wall. If the water beads off it and doesn't darken the wall, you have low absorption. If the wall absorbs the water, and the wall darkens until it is dry, you should be able to successfully stain brick.

We wish we could say yes to spraying. Our product strength is that it is the best product for changing the color of absorptive brick and/or mortar but needs three things. 1. Needs to be applied to absorptive masonry (Just use a glass or bottle of water and pour it on, if the masonry darkens while getting wet then it is a good candidate) 2. Needs applied the right way by brush or sponge. We want the brick or mortar or stone to absorb the stain into the surface. We use the term "Drink" our product in, the brick for example will only drink so much at one time, so we might stain the brick, let dry then stain again with an second application if needed. 3. To apply the stain in the right conditions, you want clean, acid free, dry walls. We are not a paint or paint like stain, no acrylic or latex in our process but just natural pigments made in brick manufacturing mixed with a water based elixir. Our process cannot hurt or compromise the brick in anyway. Hand applying by brush or sponge is the best way.

We use a translucent- like slurry. Our product strength is that it is the best product for changing the color of absorptive brick and/or mortar but needs three things. 1. Needs to be applied to absorptive masonry (Just use a glass or bottle of water and pour it on, if the masonry darkens while getting wet then it is a good candidate) 2. Needs applied the right way. 3. To apply the stain in the right conditions, you want clean, acid free, dry walls. We are not a paint or paint like stain, no acrylic or latex in our process but just natural pigments made in brick manufacturing mixed with a water based elixir. Our process cannot hurt or compromise the brick in anyway. Please check out www.masonrycosmetics.com

Yes. Our process is a translucent- like slurry that does allow the background of the brick to play a large role. Please check out www.masonrycosmetics.com

Absolutely. But first do a water test to make sure your brick are a good candidate for our process. Just use a glass or bottle of water and pour it on, if the masonry darkens while getting wet then it is a good candidate

I would refer you to the masonry cleaning experts. Two companies we trust to answer your masonry cleaning questions are Eaco Chem and Prosoco. Eaco Chem www.Eacochem.com Prosoco www.prosoco.com offers a product called Liquid Marble Cleaner. I would contact there support team for guidance

Thank you for the kind words, it is appreciated. I share with the team if this old man who needs a knee replacement can do it anyone can. First thing is to do a simple water test on the surface, just use a glass or bottle of water and pour it on, if the pavers darkens while getting wet then it is a good candidate, the darker the better. We use a translucent- like slurry that is water-based so no etching but absorption required. We are not a paint or paint like stain, no acrylic or latex in our process but just natural pigments made in brick manufacturing mixed with a water based elixir. Our process cannot hurt or compromise the pavers in anyway. You are asking great questions. No fading or lifting but need three things to be successful - 1. Needs to be applied to absorptive pavers you will know by your water test. 2. Needs applied the right way by brush. We want the pavers to absorb the stain into the surface. We use the term "Drink" our product in, the paver for example will only drink so much at one time, so we might stain the paver, let dry then stain again with an second application if needed but do not want to overload the paver with to much stain at one time that it dries on the surface, we need it to absorb in. 3. To apply the stain in the right conditions, you want clean, acid free, dry pavers. On Vertical walls when we apply it we give a lifetime warranty and have over 400 Case Studies proving the long lasting ability of our process. So no fading, cracking, peeling, blistering or flaking but with pavers/horizontal applications the surface of the paver will see erosion and our process does need reapplied at some point, how soon depends on the paver it is applied to. The stained pavers will get wet naturally just like an unstained paver. Please let us know if you have any additional questions, or email to [email protected] any pictures would like to send us, thanks again Don

If your block absorbs water (darkens as it gets wet)... Our DIY product would be a great solution... www.masonrycosmetics.com/diy-buy-brick-stain

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@gigi_whatever - Painting exterior takes a Maintenace Free product and created a Maintenace issue. Contact our friends at Eaco Chem they can guide you. www.eacochem.com/product-list/strippers.html

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No, m3dmonds the age of brick does not matter. Feel free to contact us at [email protected] Do you know the product used on your home? - what primer and paint used? -how many coatings? -was the product diluted? -do you have before and after pictures? Possibly we could consider creating a case study of the effects of paint on your home over time. However, we would need detailed information from the contractor. In the meantime, please do not lose any sleep. I would suggest keeping a watchful eye on your home's painted brick exterior (yearly) and provide maintenance as needed. Contact Eaco Chem for paint removal options if you so desire. www.eacochem.com/product-list/strippers.html

color Enhancement kit 240- 300 sq feet = 22.30 -27.87 sq meters whitewash kit 400 sq feet = 37.16 sq meters www.masonrycosmetics.com

Diamond6256 We apply the stain one brick at a time. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fp6VgsKctMXbg58.html please contact us at [email protected]

Once you paint brick your pretty much committed. You have taken a Maintenance-Free product and now made it a Maintenace product. I'm sorry to share we do not stain over painted brick...

That's the exact combination we were going for, glad you caught on! (Well, you know what they say: Never trust a man with two first names "Bob bob" lol)

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tony17112acst Thank you for your comment. Masonry Cosmetics was the right choice for this home.

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jared NW Great question. Yes, contact EaCo Chem has a paint stripping manual www.eacochem.com/learning-center/Graffiti%20and%20Paint%20Removal_2022.html