Q: Is there a way to remove, or at least cover up, paint that has gotten onto bricks because of sloppy workmanship? Arlington County, Va. A: Removing paint from bricks — especially the types made for ...

I have a 2o’x25′ brick building with years of paint on it. I used peel away 1 and stripped a 4’x4′ section. The brick underneath looks great. Before I strip the rest I was wondering if anyone has had ...

Q: We painted our brick fireplace white. But after some use, smoke has stained the brick. What’s the best way to clean it? A: Soot is mostly carbon particles, but it often has a greasy nature that ...