Archive | March, 2012

Your Questions About Brick Siding Repair

Sandy asks… Vinyl siding or old block, what house is worth more? I have a large 2 story home that has a block outer layer, with about a 2 inch gap then wood, then frame. The block is pretty deteriorated in several spots. We are arguing whether to repair the block/brick and paint, or tear [...]

Your Questions About Indoor Brick Flooring

Laura asks… How do you clean indoor red brick floor? Mr. Thin Brick answers: My mom was a professional house keeper and she worked for a lawyer who had red brick floors. They would use i think it is called “Muriatic Acid” Not sure exactly how, but I’m sure Lowe’s or whatever can help you [...]

Your Questions About How Much Do Bricks Cost Each

George asks… How much does it cost to build a small outhouse building? I’m looking to build an outhouse building in the garden within the constraints of the regulations set out for outdoor buildings that require no planning permission. I am looking for approximated costs for each part of the build for use as comparisons. [...]

Your Questions About Brick Paneling Walls

William asks… What color should I paint my kitchen walls? I have white cabinets, a dark gray counter and a gray marble-like floor. The walls have a ‘decorative’ brick panel-like design on the bottom that go just over halfway up the wall. Should I paint the walls all one color or should I have two-tone?? [...]

Thin Brick Systems Popularity Still on the Rise Announces Ambrico

Thin brick systems continue to be in high demand for both new construction projects and renovations this year, American Brick Company (Ambrico) recently announced. Ambrico has seen a steady rise in requests for the installation of thin brick systems, according to the company’s spokesman, Brian Burns. “As builders and property owners continue to look for [...]

Your Questions About Brick

Chris asks… Brick……………………….? Have u ever been “Another brick in the wall” ? Mr. Thin Brick answers: I’m sure that to many I have seemed that way. IDK…. I am not feeling enuff depth and intelligience right now to give u a well thought and creative answer… Let me reply again later after I have [...]

Your Questions About Ez Wall

James asks… Song name???!?!??? EZ TEN POINTS!!!!!? The lyrics went something like, “oh, when you see my picture/photo on the wall…” and something about leave it all or leave me or something or other…it was playing today on either STAR 101.5 or 102.5…so it’s pretty popular right now. THANKS!!!! OK so i found all the [...]