Ohio’s German Smear Specialists
Providing a Lasting Solution For Transforming Your Home Into a Timeless Masterpiece
(without the damaging after-effects caused by other processes)
We Are Ohio’s Most Trusted German Smear Specialty Contractor
German Smear Specialists was created with the goal to provide an exceptional, unique, protective, lasting, and professionally executed German Smear finish on brick or stone homes.
Our services are proudly offered throughout all of Ohio and as always, estimates are free.
Let’s Admit It…
Having the same brick on your home for 10… 20… 50 years can become quite dull. Fortunately, we have a solution to not only turn your home into a truly unique masterpiece, but our process also has many benefits that can last for generations.
Yes, you read that right… Generations.
What Makes German Smear Special?
When looking for a healthy way of altering your bricks’ aesthetics, German Smear puts a checkmark in all the essential boxes
✔️ Remain porous and breathable
👉 Your Ohio home will retain its ability to flex with the elements as well as allowing moisture to evaporate and dissipate in wet climates.
✔️ Low, and we mean LOW maintenance
👉 Hire a pro or bring your own power washer out to remove any dirt and mildew build-up once a year. That’s it!
✔️ Money saving, no recoat necessary, benefits
👉 The German Smear application is permanent. It lasts as long as your home stands. No need to save for recoating your home in 5-10 years due to color fade or peeling.
✔️ Totally and completely unique!
👉 Your brick home will transform into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece different from any other home.
FAQs
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German Smear is a form of tuckpointing/repointing. So when applying this timeless process to your home you are not only enhancing it aesthetically but also improving it’s structural integrity by repairing failing joints and damaged bricks.
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With our Process, we can take your mismatched bricks and make them all blend together to create a uniform appearance.
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As our name Suggests. We specialize in the German Smear craft and don’t stray from it. In fact, we are the only company in the United States that strictly specializes in this service and offers it in all 50 states.* This directly reflects the quality of work that is instilled into your home.
*based on market research done through google. This statement is believed to be accurate but should not be considered as factual.
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We have 4 main classifcations for styles. However, those are simple starting guidelines. We are able to alter any style until we achieve the vision you have. Our success rate for bringing visions to reality is 100% to date and we don’t plan on having that number drop.
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This craft isn’t just a skilled trade. It requires an artists mind and touch to bring a customers vision to reality. When you hire us, you receive us. We have never used a subcontractor, nor will we for any of our projects. You receive trained specialists who have been thoroughly trained and are practiced in the German Smear craft.
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There is nothing more worrisome than hiring a contractor who hasn’t physically seen your home and not knowing if they will try to change their pricing. Simply put, even though we do all our estimates virtually, we guarantee our proposals’ value for the base scope of work. Additional in-depth details are provided in our proposals and contracts.
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The beauty about German Smear is in it’s simplicity.
There is next to zero maintenance involved with the upkeep for your home after we complete our process.
It is recommended that you power wash once a year and that’s it! No need for recoating down the road either. The Coloring does not fade nor does the German Smear flake or peel.
This makes German Smear a long term investment without having to constantly dump money to keep it’s appearance pristine.
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Our German Smear crew isn’t confined to any singular location in Ohio. If you own a brick or stone home in Ohio then we have you covered. This includes but is not limited to
Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Akron, Columbas, and their surrounding areas.
Our dedicated German Smear crew will travel to wherever you may be.
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You may have never heard of German Smear (or Schmear). If you were searching for any of these other terms though, it’s likely what you were looking for:
White Wash Brick
Over Mortar Brick
Over Grout Brick
Lime Wash Brick
Slurry Coat Brick
White Painted Brick
Let us know your vision and our team will let you know if it’s something we can make a reality for you.
We Bring
Your Vision.
To Reality.
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“We did a lot of research to find someone to German Schmear the brick on our house, and when we met with Thomas, it was a no-brainer. He clearly knew what he was talking about and gave us the confidence that he was the right person for our job. He did an outstanding job on the German Schmear, and he brought creativity that added elements to really make our house unique and stand out. He's an artist and uses an artist's approach to German Schmear. He and his team painted the rest of our exterior and did a fantastic job as well. If you're looking for German Schmear, look no further than German Schmear Specialists and if you just need your house painted, I'd say the same thing.”
Brian G - Exterior - Colorado
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“We highly recommend Thomas for your German Shmear needs and home painting. Professional and always stuck by his word and schedule.”
Marty S - Exterior - Colorado
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“I had them do a special white-washing technique on my brick called a German Smear, and they nailed it! I called around 5 different places and they were the only ones who would take the job. They made sure they completed it to my satisfaction and wow.. neighbors are stopping me on the street to tell me they love it! It's impressive and makes my house look so much more modern.”
Jessica S - Exterior - Colorado
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“Living in NYC I searched many contractors in an effort to locate someone who had experience with the application of the German Smear technique for my home residence. Not finding anyone locally, I searched the internet and found Thomas Lorusso of the German Smear Specialists company. Thomas was located in Colorado so I was a bit hesitant to contract with him at first. However, he was very easy to communicate with and made me feel comfortable. I decided to hire him for my project. He flew to NYC and put himself up in an air-b-nb since the project was going to take a few weeks. I had a very specific look in mind for the exterior brick of my home. Thomas was indeed a specialist regarding this technique. His workmanship is amazing and he was a pleasure to collaborate with. He has a superior work ethic, is very professional as well as being neat and clean. Me and my wife couldn't be happier with the look of our home. His unique application completely altered the exterior of our house and transformed it aesthetically. Not only would I highly recommend Thomas but would caution anyone seeking this technique for their home not to use anyone else. So happy we found the right person for such an important project on our home.”
George R - Exterior - New York
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We found Thomas of German Smear Specialists after tirelessly looking for a professional who did this mortar over brick technique, which has transformed the look of our home. Most other companies wanted to paint our brick, which we knew we did not want. Thomas came out and immediately understood what we were looking for and offered samples and suggestions on finishing the look. Thomas consulted us on paint schemes and completed the smear and paint job on time and above our expectations. We get rave reviews from neighbors asking us for a referral. We plan to have Thomas and German Smear Specialists do the same finish to our fireplace inside and mantle. It's a low-maintenance finish that has completely updated our home. Can't thank Thomas enough for his help reimagining the look! German smear aside, we'd hire Thomas for any standard painting/finish project.
Jeff B - Exterior - Colorado
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My initial research into german smear proved it to be a highly skilled technique, particularly for large exterior projects. I feel very fortunate to have found the German Smear Specials! From the start of contact to finish of the job everything was on point. Passionate about what they do. Experts of the technique. Conscientious. GSS started with offering samples that would fit my vision and during the entire project made sure I was happy with the ongoing work. The work itself is high quality. Every step in the process was completed with a note to details (even cleanup). The result speaks for itself. Thank you!
Britney K - Exterior - Florida
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