Mark Vaughan, owner of Vaughan Restoration Masonry in Alexandria (703-823-5944; vaughanrestoration.com), said when he bids jobs for removing paint from old brick, he always emphasizes that mortar ...

The safest way to remove paint from brick is with a gel or paste paint stripper and fabric strips. Leave the chemical remover to soak in following the manufacturer’s instructions—as the paint ...

If you've ever tried to remove paint from brick, you know that it can be a painstaking process. Depending on the scope of the job, it might take you several hours or several days to complete the work.

Q–The previous owner of my old home painted the brick exterior white. I would like to remove this paint. Is this a complicated job? Can I do it myself or could I damage the bricks? A–There are ...

Then to apply the solvent or cleaner you will need some cotton wool or a sponge along with paint brushes and rollers. Wire brush may be handy. A power hose is required. First off test your ...

Make sure before you paint your fireplace that are sure about painting it and sure about the color as paint is very difficult to remove from brick. Photo by Brick Anew ...

A: Soot is mostly carbon particles, but it often has a greasy nature that makes it difficult to remove. If you search online, ...