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How did you stain it? Did you stain each brick before laying it? did you use several colors of stain? I love h

13 years ago
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  • PRO
    13 years ago
    The bricks were stained after they were installed. My installer had been to Louisiana and learned how to do this sort finish from the masons who worked for architect A. Hayes Town. The bricks are stainedand then a mixture of bees wax is applied in several coats. The guys will not share the recipe.

    Comments (6)

    • 13 years ago
      Thank you! They sure did a nice job. I want to put this kind of thing in my screened porch. One other question... does the bees wax feel sticky or does it collect dirt?
    • PRO
      13 years ago
      No, it does not and it requires very low upkeep. That said, I do not know how it would hold up outdoors. As I mentioned, I do not know the whole process they use. They melt the beeswax in a big pot over an open flame but I do not know what else is in the mix.
    • 13 years ago
      Thanks for all the info, Virginia. I just love it.
    • 7 years ago

      I have had brick floors in my kitchen for 42 years-love them! The bricks have never been stained & I have no idea what was used to seal them. The bricks need to be stripped, stained & resealed. Any suggestions on stripping, color of stain & how to seal them.

    • PRO
      7 years ago

      I am in Houston and my floor folks, QTS, have a secret formula which I know involves bee's wax but exactly how it is done is a mystery. They will not say. I do know it takes someone with experience.

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