According to paint business VanDerKolk Painting's blog, the first step to removing paint from brick is to take the proper ...

This story has been updated to clarify the need to use fire-barrier paint to cover the Styrofoam. The buzz around downtown Detroit these days, with so many historic buildings being renovated and ...

Q. I am writing on behalf of my mother who lives in a Chicago bungalow. We would like to update her kitchen and remove the faux brick covering on the walls. Over the years the plastic brick has ...

A white, faux-brick focal wall transforms a dreary den into a California-style haven. Dear Debbie: We have the typical old 1970s brick and cement fireplace in our den. It really dates the room. I’m ...

A country-style kitchen shows off creative decorating touches, a painted faux brick wall, and a personalized mosaic backsplash. When there is a specific style that you want to achieve, a good starting ...

If you’ve ever wanted that exposed brick look, this might be the easiest way to get it. The illusion of an exposed brick wall is not as difficult as you’d imagine. First, the red plaster coating is ...