Well, let me tell ya ’bout these here Armstrong heritage bricks. Folks keep askin’, so I figured I’d spill the beans the best way I know how.
First off, you can’t just go knockin’ on Armstrong’s door and buyin’ them bricks straight from the factory. Nope, they don’t sell to regular folks like you and me. It’s like tryin’ to buy milk straight from the cow, ain’t gonna happen! They sell to them big stores and such, not to little old ladies.
Now, I heard some folks sayin’ you can get Armstrong tiles right from the maker, but bricks? That’s a different story, I reckon. Bricks is a whole different animal, you see. So don’t go gettin’ your hopes up thinkin’ you can just waltz in and grab a pile of bricks.
If you’re lookin’ for them old-timey bricks, the ones that look like they came outta a castle or somethin’, you gotta go lookin’ in special places. There’s folks sellin’ what they call “antique” bricks. Said they’re real old and fancy. Got pictures and everything. They got all sorts of names too, like Antique Paving Material, Antique Building Material and such. You can probably find them online if you squint hard enough.
Now, if you ain’t picky and just want some regular bricks, you can go to them big stores like Lowe’s. They got all kinds, I tell ya. Concrete bricks, corner bricks, yellow ones, all sorts. Heck, they even got bullnose bricks, whatever them is. And they’ll even bring ’em to your house if you spend enough money, ain’t that somethin’? They got a big ol’ store over on West Pueblo Boulevard, can’t miss it.
And then there’s that Amazon place. My grandson told me they sell everything under the sun, even buildin’ stuff. So I guess you could look there too. Just type in what you need and see what pops up. It’s like magic, I tell ya. But be careful, you can get lost in that thing for hours.
- So, lemme sum it up for ya.
- Can’t buy Armstrong bricks straight from them.
- Gotta find them antique brick sellers if you want the fancy stuff.
- Lowe’s and Amazon got the regular bricks, and they’ll even bring ’em to ya.
Now, I ain’t no expert, but that’s what I’ve gathered from listenin’ to folks and pokin’ around. Building a house or a wall or whatever you’re doin’ ain’t no easy task. You gotta find the right bricks, the right tools, and the right help. And you gotta be patient. Things take time, you know? Can’t rush it. And don’t forget to get yourself a good pair of work boots, you don’t want to be stepping on nails and such.
And don’t you go thinkin’ that just because a brick says “Armstrong” it’s better than all the rest. A brick’s a brick, if you ask me. It’s all about how you use it. You gotta lay them right, make sure they’re level, and keep ’em straight. Otherwise, your wall’s gonna look like a drunken sailor on shore leave.
So, go on out there, do your research, and find them bricks that suit ya. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and don’t let nobody fool ya into payin’ too much. And remember, a good wall starts with a good foundation, and a good foundation starts with good bricks. Good luck to ya, I hope your buildin’ project turns out just fine.
And one more thing, don’t forget to wear your gloves. These bricks can be rough on your hands, you don’t want to get calluses all over like I did, they ain’t pretty let me tell ya.
Where to Buy Bricks. Whether it’s Armstrong, antique or just your everyday kind, you can find them at a number of places both online and in person. Just remember to compare prices and choose what works best for your needs and budget.
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