About Midwest Brick Stain
Midwest Brick Stain works on brick and masonry across Villa Park and the wider Chicagoland area, changing the color of brick, stone, and mortar without painting over it. The crew stains rather than coats, so the masonry keeps breathing and the finish reads like natural brick.
Matt walks each homeowner through the choices before work begins, and Justyna handles the color on site, matching shades to the brick already there. Reviewers describe her as a careful colorist who covers the surrounding area, keeps things clean, and leaves a result that looks original.
The stains are earthen mineral pigments that carry no strong odor and stay eco friendly, so the work can happen around a lived-in home. Alongside fireplace and exterior staining, the team rebuilds and repairs chimneys and takes on masonry restoration when a job needs structural work first.
Homeowners can start with Online Estimates, and the shop keeps weekday hours for scheduling and questions. Much of the work arrives by word of mouth, from neighbors who noticed a finished house and asked who did it.
Updated: 08-26-2026
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Additional Questions Answered
What makes Midwest Brick Stain different from painting brick on a house?
The difference is that staining keeps the brick breathing while paint seals it shut. Their mineral stains soak into the masonry and change its color without trapping moisture, so the wall still looks like real brick afterward. One homeowner, Matt P, put the reasoning plainly, noting "Brick needs to breathe and staining it allows it to do so" and choosing stain over paint for that exact reason.
Can Midwest Brick Stain restain the brick on an indoor fireplace?
Yes, fireplaces are among the most common projects the crew takes on. They mask off the surrounding area, match the color and shading a homeowner wants, and work without the paint smell that usually comes with refinishing. Ishraque Sk Md described the outcome simply, saying "It looks beautiful, and we are very pleased with the result" after a fireplace was stained.
How does Midwest Brick Stain get the brick color a homeowner wants?
Color is chosen on site, with the technician testing shades against the existing brick before committing. Nate Lubbers said the team "worked with me to get the exact colors and shading of brick that I wanted", and added that "the final product looked exactly like original brick and not like it had been painted". That matching step is what keeps a stained wall from looking coated.
Is the staining process from Midwest Brick Stain safe around a lived-in home?
Yes, the stains are earthen mineral pigments with no strong odor, which makes them workable inside an occupied house. Debra Marillo noted that "There was no odor at all and my technician was so patient and professional" during her fireplace project. Because the products are eco friendly and low in odor, families can usually stay home while the work is underway.
Does Midwest Brick Stain handle chimney repair as well as staining?
Yes, the team repairs and rebuilds masonry, not only stains it. Mike hired them for a chimney with heavy water damage, and the crew "did a great job with the rebuild using all new brick matching the color and texture as close as possible". He also found them "super experienced in brick staining and masonry projects", so one company handled both the structural fix and the finish.
What is it like having Midwest Brick Stain working at your house?
Expect careful prep, clean work, and a crew that explains the options first. Barbara Cavanaugh described the colorist as someone whose care shows in the result, writing that "Justyna is an artist and perfectionist and the quality of her work shows it". Reviewers repeatedly mention covered surfaces and a tidy finish, so the disruption to a home stays low from first visit through cleanup.
Do homeowners notice a big difference after Midwest Brick Stain finishes?
Yes, the change to a home's exterior tends to be dramatic enough that neighbors comment. Adam Kroeger said that weeks after the work he was "still excited to turn down my street every time and see my house" with the color he had always wanted. That curb-appeal jump, paired with a finish that reads as natural brick, brings much of the referral work.