The trim can be painted using masonry paint or brick paint which is available in a wide range of colors and finishes. Once the trim is painted it needs to be left to dry. Then it only requires minimal maintenance work to keep it looking it's absolute best. Installing stucco window trim...
Builders occasionally run into difficulty framing and sealing an opening around a fireplace. There needs to be clearance between the wood and the masonry or metal, so the framing can't fit tightly against those materials. That means the finish wall material -- usually drywall or plaster -- is...
Brick, masonry, as wall cavity fillers to block air leaks and provide thermal mass - see BRICK LINED WALLS as building insulation Cotton building insulation batts - see COTTON BUILDING INSULATION Perlite building insulation - see PERLITE BUILDING INSULATION Asbestos used as insulation in buildings...