Are the brick still made today? If yes, is it still made at the same plant that the original brick came from? Manufacturers from time to time have to change which plant they make the brick at although they still call it the same name, type, and size. This, at times, can cause a change in color. Just be sure to get a current sample first. There are many variables brick plants have to deal with. Anyone of these variables can affect the color from run to run. Again, getting a current sample is important. Should the run still be off in color, we can help!

If the bricks are not made anymore, ask your local distributor to do a search. The actual brick could be sitting somewhere!

First, look at other manufacturers that might have a brick that is close or can possibly work up a combination of different brick to blend together. Blending the brick to achieve the right range is good as long as you find the right colors to blend.

Two mistakes that often happen are that the size of the brick vary and the overall percentage and placement of colors do not match up with the existing wall. First, check that the face height, length and bed depth of the brick are compatible in size to each other. Percentage of color and placement is also important. For example, in a 3 or 4-way color blend, maybe 2 or 3 of the colors are very close but the 3rd or 4th are off – you will still have a bad match. The right percentage mix of colors and how they are spaced in the wall is the key to matching. As always, Masonry Revival LLC can add color to whatever blend to get a great match.

There are several brick manufacturers that are willing and able to make special runs of brick to try and match your building but sometimes they don’t succeed. If they don’t get close enough and you want it closer, we can add the final touch! We partner with brick manufacturers all of the time.

When the first two rules are exhausted we can pursue….

Find a donor brick matching the texture and size as close as possible. Next, pick the closest color available. The less brick we have to correct the less it will cost to change it. We never use the word “perfect” but we get really close depending on the donor brick selected and if the mortar is matched. For example, in a wall with a modular sized brick, the mortar represents 18 – 20% of the total wall which has a major effect on the brick color that it borders and the overall color of the wall.

Our greatest advantage is “placement”. We can choose where the colors go. We can have the same color touch, not touch, stair step…. actually do what the wall is doing.

The product we use will not fade, peel or crack, trap water that can damage masonry by repeatedly freezing or thawing. Our product maintains and retains the original appearance of the masonry we are staining even after years of weathering.
The product we use are:

• Tested by an independent laboratory tested to weather 40+ years with no signs of failure
• Breathable-laboratory tested to prove our product does not seal or trap moisture
• Natural looking; does not leave a shine or look like paint
• Versatile; also works well with mortar, block, stone etc
• Abundant; color choices are unlimited
• VOC free; no harsh fumes
• Environmentally friendly- no harsh chemicals
• 100% American manufactured.
  

Proven masonry staining is a coloring product that can:

• Be absorbed into the structure of the masonry but does not seal it;
• Mixes with the existing colors to create new shades and tones (blend) and
• Retains its color for the lifetime of the surface it has penetrated. (it can only wear away only if the surface itself wears away)

Not every masonry surface is a good candidate for our proven masonry staining process. Our stain requires a porous surface that will absorb water. While most brick, stone, block, and mortar are perfect candidates for our stain some have hard dense surfaces that are not. Our stain must be applied with 100% polyester brushes for maximum absorption and bonding. For example, large precast panels often used on parking garages may not be a good candidate for our stain, a product that can be sprayed on may be the best option or solution for this application.