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Dalton Schafer
Приєднався 2 жов 2011
Just a 30-something doing projects and sharing them with you! I do projects that don't require the fanciest of machines and ones that you probably have in your own toolbox. If you like what you see, copy! Let's not win reinvent the wheel, here.
HOW TO EXPOSE BRICK - GET THAT (extra) MORTAR OFF, FIRST!
So you've peeled off the plaster from your brick because you want to expose it and be awesome. After many trial and errors, here is an easy and cost effective (first step) DIY way to get that extra mortar off. Using Muriatic Acid (second step) is key, but if you have huge chunks as I did, you may way want to use this technique first.
Items:
1. Hand Drill
2. Avani Pro attachment from Home Depot ($6ish)
Items:
1. Hand Drill
2. Avani Pro attachment from Home Depot ($6ish)
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I'd definitely wear some ear plugs or defenders for this.
Good shout
why even bother with the acid? it looks great as is?
Wouldn’t an angle grinder be faster? Actual question
Game Changer!!! You did not lie. Thank you.
Thank you. I really need to get this job done. I really appreciate this.
excellent! many thanks
Can an oribital sander do the job of cleaning it the way the drill did?
Omg
No! Wire wheel on an angle grinder.
Yes! My neighbor told me to take a mallet in the dining room wall to expose the pretty red brick. My son said no, but I am getting the my contractor to try it tomorrow. 😅
Looks like an awesome option, but the wall I’m doing is 25 feet long by 12 feet high. How many disks will that take?
how many wheels did you burn through? i used the same disc but for my grinder it lasted a bout ten bricks before being spent. 10$ a piece
Dude - ear protection!!! Why are men (in general.. universally?) opposed to hearing protection 🤦♀️. Very helpful video - Thanks!
Thanks, however it took almost 2 and a half mins before you started working on it. You need to get straight to the point rather than telling us about the varying amounts of mortar on the bricks which we can plainly see with our own eyes.
The polycarbide abrasive wheels / discs are excellent for stripping mortar, thinset and grout off of hard stone and tile, it very effectively removes the offending material while doing nothing to the stone or tile unless you REALLY mess up. Dalton was using a power drill, but an angle grinder will do the job more quickly.
Nope it just destroyed the disc more quickly 😂
It is easy on brick, have you tried on concrete blocks?
Can you do this by hand going flat and side by side?
Did you try the acid wash first? Muriatic (Hydrochloric) for heavy jobs, citric acid (or even lemon juice, according to this guy ua-cam.com/video/20RQxQ_Wf1U/v-deo.html&ab_channel=DanOfManyTrades will do the trick on lighter areas. Ok - watched a bit more, and you do mention muriatic acid.
thanks man, i am half way with my diy cleaning bricks job but i am gonna get that tool asap have a good one
When exposing big inside brick walls, does it effect the heating inside the home?
Great video Dalton! I have an uneven brick surface with some mortar residue which comes off if I apply a bit of pressure by hand or use a chisel or sandpaper. I am looking to stain (dye) the brick to a custom color using mineral stains. Can I use your method to scrub off the mortar resides and then softwash or power wash the bricks before apply the mineral stain?
You know Dalton. You're onto something here. A stripping disc like that on a drill. Rather than something much higher speed like a grinder, I've tried that before on 150+ year old stone and it's been carnage. But this approach might lead to a bit of a breakthrough for me.
👍 excellent
Thank you for sharing.
Is that a regular drill you're using?
Best advice I have seen over all......and I've seen them all!!
That’s what I’m talking about, Denise. Thank you!
I wonder if this can work on my patio pavers...
Go slow and beware!
What drill is that???
Just a battery powered Dewalt.
Does this also work with paint on brick?
I haven’t tried it but I would say yes. Paints just a layer on brick which can come off so I say go for it.
Thank you for this, I did a super crappy first time mortar repair job on my front steps and I got a thin layer of mortar all over my bricks, I’ll try using this method to remove the excess mortar
If you have the tools, it’s a very cheap solution. May scrape your bricks but hey..they’re steps. Lol
@@daltonschafer6956 it took off a fair amount of the mortar and the bricks were fine, slightly weathered look but didn’t actually break them or eat into the bricks, so it works. I actually tried lemon juice and muriatic acid on 2 separate areas after this, they both work better than any tool
@@reaper-sz5tm there ya go!
Doesn't it damage the bricks?
You do it lightly. It will scrape them for sure, but I smeared them after this so it really wasn’t relevant to save the bricks. If you want to not scrape them, you can do muriatic acid and some elbow grease. Takes awhile but that’s another option.
225mm circular drywall sander, run a vacuum or have a leaf blower on mildly from the side to help with dust and visibility. Don’t hold the tool a foot from your face and buy a decent mask.
I think you missed the part of this tutorial that emphasizes simplicity. Basic tool. Basic bit attachment. Simple results. Mask suggestion I’ll take. Have a good one!
Thank you, this was very helpful.
It's my pleasure!
How long does it take to expose 1m sqr of brick wall?
Depending on how fast you go and how much build-up there is: could take 15 minutes, could take half an hour.
how does it work compared to the angle grinder one?
Less dangerous, less efficient lol
Whats that on the end of the drill called and where can I get one please
I believe I mentioned it in the video, and it was bought from The Home Depot.
I suggest using my device for such works. link in the comment ua-cam.com/users/shortsLTZ4z11udp0?feature=share
Thanks for the tip on what attachment to use! Getting a corded drill to simplify it!!
Absolutely. If I didn't have so many battery-powered tools I would go that route, too!
Thank you for the very useful video. Just gave me the courage to get the job done myself
That's what I'm talkin' about!
A five in one and then muratic acid plus u don't grind off the faces of the brick and for those of u that don't like acid u can use 600 detergent
Hello, I have close to a 1000 square feet of brick that needs to have remaining plaster residue removed and cleaned. What is a five in one and is there a certain Murata acid brand you recommend? I do not want to grind on the brick with a drill.
This is all true, but my build-up was too hard for the acid at first. Once I broke it up a lot, I was able to acid wash it. I ended up painting that brick so I wasn't so worried about the scratches on the brick lol
I HAVE that drill bit.... and never thought of using it to clean up my amature brick work.... should make it a lot easier !!!!!!!!!! thanks bro-best wishes to you!
My man! Get after it!
wire know wheel ,in a anglegrinder, like taking candy from a baby
Oh I bet, but this baby didn't have a grinder lol
Thank you so much ! This is a very, very good advice. God bless you 🙏
And you, as well!
I have purchssed...tried in a lil spot on sime brick slate tile..Im impressed. Thank you so so much for sharing.
Atta girl, Kim!
Will that tool take paint off
I’m sure it could. But I wouldn’t suggest it on drywall as it would probably rip through the drywall. Doing it on paint might work, but test it out on another part first just in case as a practice run.
@@daltonschafer6956 what I should say is I have a brick house and I use to be a brick house but that’s not the point , is that ok to take paint offf a brick house course I want to go natural
@@rachelsanchez4074 this method would take you an extremely long time if you were doing an entire house. There are other ways to remove that large amount of exterior paint.
@@daltonschafer6956 it’s actually peeling on its own and I pick it , I’m a picker
Perfect thanks 💕
It’s my pleasure!
You have misspelled the name of the product you are suggesting in the items needed ...
I am not surprised one bit that I did that 😂
thank you brother 👍🙏
My pleasure!
This was a great tutorial. I have a question....I am in the process of buying a stone house in France. It was built in the 1860s. There is a plaster material over the stone walls on the interior and some of the exterior (both the interior and exterior already have some exposed stone, but I want more). Once I close on the house and can get in there to start work I will want to expose the stone as much as possible. Will a similar sanding pad work for to remove the plaster over stone? Or would a different type of sanding pad be better stone vs. brick? Thanks!
Hey Lisa, thanks for commenting. I would suggest starting with a material that is not really abrasive, and then move your way up if you aren't getting the finish you want. The worst thing is that you use a material that damages the underlying stone, because then you have this exposed stone that has scratches on it. I'm not sure what the stone is, but my suggest is use some different materials in a small area that isn't going to be seen a lot and use it as a test area.