DIY Faux Brick Wall - Most realistic (Complete tutorial)
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- Опубліковано 26 чер 2022
- Decorator for almost 40 years Harry Anstice shows you how to create a very realistic fake brick wall using joint compound.
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Thank you! Building a home right now and have champagne taste and a beer budget. This is a game changer.
Well Done! I am going to try this on a wall in my kitchen, wish me luck!
Best of luck 🤞 And thanks for watching my video 🙂
My Dad this type of faux brick over 45 years ago. How he did it was he colored the material that he put on the wall (sparkle) in a few different colors then slathered on the wall. It would eliminate the tedious part of painting each brick. Always looked good. If any of the bricks needed some extra love, he would then do that after.
What about the grout lines? Wouldn't they then also be colored and need to be painted?
@@TheAttorneyinSC the wall was painted whatever color was wanted (for the “grout”) then the tape was laid out in the brick formation. After it was painted, tape applied, he then added the material he used to make the “bricks”. Once done he would pull the tape and there you would have it! I don’t know the specifics on how long the “brick” mixture was on the wall before he pulled the tape or anything. I’m not sure what he used for that. It was a long process, but looked great.
@@TheAttorneyinSCI imagine you would start with a color on the wall you wanted the grout to look like
I've watched a million of these faux brick videos and this is the best. the corners are impeccable! thank you for sharing :)
Thanks very much. H
Thank you for the tutorial! Definitely will try this at home
Brilliant idea, was saving up for the the actual templates, this far better than the real thing thanks for the share
You are welcome. Thank you for the great feedback 🙂
Absolutely beautiful
Thank you. 🙏
This video is extremely helpful. I've been waiting to do this myself for ages,, but I didn't have clear picture of how to go about it. Mu husband isn't into doing this kind of thing. I'm seeing a lot of techniques I learned in my art classes. The hardest part of this project, for me, is measuring to lay out the tape.
Hello. The measuring can be the hardest part. But if the measurements are slightly off , don’t worry too much. If the bricks aren’t that even it can give it a slightly more rustic look. All the best H
Very helpful tutorial
Best one I have seen so far.
Thank you.
English gent, professional, well explained 👏 👌
Cheers
Thank you 😊
This is so creative!
Thank you .
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! I tried it out this evening, and it looks so great!
Thank you for the great feedback and for watching my video 🙂
@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 You're welcome :) the only thing I'm not 100% on is the smoothness of the "mortar" lines; do you have any techniques to rough that up easily? Maybe randomly dab some popcorn texture or more joint compound on there?
@@ddubshow Hello again. What I did was put some joint compound into an empty ice cream tub. Add water and mix until you get a paste that can almost be painted.
Then using an old small paint brush. Paint and dab the diluted compound between the bricks.
@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 awesome, I'll try that. Thank you!
This is beautiful ❤
Thank you 😊
Nice explanation and method. Thank you. FYI - That is masking tape, possibly painter's tape - duct tape is much thicker and stronger.
Thank you. I realised the gaff straight after I had posted the video. Duck tape would probably take half the wall off. But it was too late to do anything about it aside from taking down the video and re editing. 🙂
I did my recording studio with joint compound and tape, but I used acrylic watered down within an inch of it life so it was like a watercolour, and used rough sponges and rags to color the brickwork, i used 3 browns, and a very watery white wash and started painting in the mortar lines after but realised it was much easier to give wall a quick paint in the mortar colour BEFORE i taped up. Mine looks actually like real reclaimed brick that even the ex CID didn't believe me when I told him it was faux. The trick to getting brickwork looking real and expensive, is not to overly think the tape or the painting otherwise it ends up looking very fake in wrong way and deliberate which of course makes it look cheap and abit coronation street
It’s so important to make the bricks look rustic.
I gives the wall so much more character 🙂
that looks fucking amazing my man
Great concept! Very creative! How thick are you applying the filler onto the wall? Ty for sharing!
Hello. Thanks for the kind words. The filler is roughly 2 to 3 millimetres thick.
When you apply it make it 4 to 5 millimetre thick to allow for shrinkage. Regards H
This is fantastic, thank you! Is snagging filler the same thing as what you've used?
Hello. You can use snagging filler. But it’s usually used for smaller things like filling small cracks or holes. The best thing to use when covering a wall would be joint compound. Regards H
Why the three strange brick shapes? I like the effect. Is that common?
@@leiamassey5174 Hello. Thank you for watching my video.
By the three brick shapes I imagine you are talking about the gray stone effects?
I just added them for fun. I’m not sure if I should have. But at the time I thought it would be nice to have a bit of variation.
It’s not particularly common. But sometimes when people remove old plaster to reveal old brickwork you see occasionally other odd stones added that seem to give character. Regards H
Do you use TSP or other to clean the wall before putting the compound on to form the "bricks"??
Hello. I just used water with a drop of washing up liquid. But that was at the very beginning of the job before the first coat of paint. I didn’t clean the paint before the joint compound as it was brand new. Regards H
Very nice,but too much work for me. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome. It takes a little time. But it very rewarding 🙂
Very impressive! I’m tempted to give it a try. How easy do you think it would be to REMOVE It in the event you messed it up, or if you just decided you didn’t like it?
Hello. Thanks for watching my video. Unfortunately once the compound is dry it isn’t easy to remove. But it is possible to sand it down if the bricks aren’t too deep. Or you can skim plaster over it. Alternatively you can try doing a fake brick wall without joint compound. I have a video about how to do that too. Regards H
If being easily removable is a requirement. Cover your wall in 1/4 luan. Although the mud will adhere properly if concerned scuff up the one side with a belt sander palm sander or some or similar tool.
Can I ask what filler you used please for this? What is it actually called here in the uk? The owner in the diy shop looked at me silly when I asked for joint compound he gave me a small thing of normal filler for small cracks 😂this is the only video I’ve found in the uk but my question is what is it called here is joint compound the American word for it ? And what would I ask for please thanks 😊
Hello. In the UK it’s called Joint filler.
Joint compound or mud is what they call it in the US.
I called it joint compound in the video as that’s also the universal name for it.
Good luck with your Fake brick wall.
And have a happy Easter 🐣
Regards
hi there. would you think a beginner would have success with this ? I dont thave any diy experience but would love to give this a go inside our old fireplace
Hello. Absolutely! Give it a try. I’m sure you will do a great job.
Sometimes when you are a little unsure you will be amazed at what you can do as long as you don’t take any short cuts 👍 Very best of luck and thanks for watching my video. Regards H
so beautiful! 😊i have a question, can we use it for outdoor wall?
Hello. It might be difficult. I can look into it and get back to you 🙂
Hello again. If you want to do the job on an outside wall you have to use setting type joint compound. But it does set very hard. And for the paint you would have to use paint for stone work.
You can use indoor paint but you would have to coat it afterwards with a UV protection varnish. Regards H
Hi there,may I ask you what type of paint you used on the wall…I love your work and I hope I will do flawless as yours.
Hello. Thank you for the kind words. I just used ordinary emulsion wall paint. Very best of luck with your brick wall. Regards H
Hello friend! thank you for this tutorial!! I am going to do this wall as a kitchen backsplash as thin brick is VERY expensive-what do you suggest "sealing" it with?? I want it to stay rough textured and matte(assuming you used a matte finish??), but I feel it needs sealed??? What are your thoughts on this?
Hello. Thank you for watching my tutorial. Varnish can be used for a very effective sealant. It comes in gloss, silk, and matt.
The gloss is the most durable but the matt is the most invisible. And obviously the best for the finish you require. Just make sure you use several layers. Water based varnish will be as effective as oil based once it’s dried. Regards H
I wonder if you could make a shiplap wall using joint compound is that possible?
Hello. Anything is possible. But I think the problem with shiplap walls is the risk of the joint compound cracking if the panels move underneath even very slightly.
I would probably cover the wall with the very thinnest gyps plates.
Having said that. If the shiplap wall is very tight and doesn’t move then it should ( could) be fine. Regards H
Hi, do you think this would work behind a log burner in the little alcove? Or would the filler material melt. Also what was the first layer of grout paint? Thank you I love this!
Hello. Thank you for the kind comment. The filler should be fine. But the paint might not be if the wall gets too hot.
But you can find joint compound and paint that is heat resistant.
If the wall doesn’t get too hot then it’s not a problem.
The first layer of grout paint was just ordinary cement coloured acrylic paint.
Regards H
nice video :) thanks for sharing . can you post a link what paint did you use to paint the bricks ? ( that red-brown one ? ) cheers
Hello. The paint is just ordinary emulsion. This particular one is made by Jotun. I’m not sure if you have that paint where you are but the colour code is 10012/s4030-40r
Otherwise brick red 🧱. Very best of luck and thanks for watching. Regards H
Did you use plaster or joint compound?
Hello. I used joint compound 👍
@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 thank you
Hi there,
Thanks for the tutorial, I find it really useful. May I ask what's the width of your tape?
Hello. Thanks for the very kind words. The tape I used was the standard
2.5 cm tape. But after cutting the sides the tape was whittled down to roughly
2 centimetres. Regards H
@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 thank you!!
@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 i got another question. The wall i'm planning to do renovation is covered with painter fleece and was painted over. Is there any prepping needed before? I'm a bit worried that the joint compound wont stick that well to the wall.
@@helenatran7413 Hello again. The best way to get rid of painter fleece is to paint over it then give it a sanding down afterwards. I think that’s the most effective way to get rid of it 🙂
But having said that. If there’s only a little it shouldn’t be a massive problem to leave the painters fleece as most of the wall will be covered in joint compound. And the fleece if painted over could make the wall just look a little more rustic. And that can also be a nice effect. Very best of luck H
All I saw and heard was "filler". I could only see the top very edge. What medium did you use, please? ty
Hello. It’s called filler here. But in the US and the UK its called Joint compound or Mud.
Sorry I wasn’t a little clearer about that.
Regards H
Thanks
What was that plaster and can you use sheetrock mud
Hello. I used joint compound which is pretty much the same as Sheetrock mud. So yes you can use it 👍
Thanks for watching my video. Regards H
Hello mate;), may I asking you what kind of joint drywall compound you used? Easyfill or plasterboard adhesive? If you don’t mind would be great if you share the link to this material. Thank you a lot !!!
Hello. I used Easyfill or at least the Uk. equivalent called joint compound. You don’t want to use plasterboard adhesive as that’s generally used for sticking gyps plates to walls. You can buy joint compound or mud as it’s called in the US from most decorating or hardware stores. All the best H
I was going to ask the same question as we couldn’t quite see the tub when you held it up to the camera. I have ordered joint compound ready mixed after watching this , feeling inspired ❤ thankies.
Hi there, I am wondering what filler you used for this project? I want to do a similar project but I'm American and the only term I know is Joint Compound which is used in the US. When I get online here in the UK, there are so many different types of filler I just don't know what to choose. Can you tell me which filler you use for this? Thank you!!!
Hello. In the UK it’s called Joint Filler. All the best with your project. Don’t hesitate to ask if you have any more questions.
Regards H
Make sure you buy ready mixed jointing filling compound 👍👍
@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 thank you!
@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 thank you!
I’m going to try this.. do you know if they call it filler in the US?
Hello. I believe the name for Filler in the US is ‘Dry wall joint compound’ or mud. Good luck with your brick wall. And thanks for watching my video 🙂
Joint compound
The very best brick I have ever seen.
Perfect thickness to the brick
I pick up several colour s on the sponge at the same time
Je travail
Is there material list?
Hello. Thanks for writing to me.
At the time I didn’t think it necessary as I mentioned what was needed as I did the demonstration.
But on reflection I think a list would have been a very good idea.
It is quite short.
Paint for the base
Masking tape
Measuring stick
Laser
Joint compound
A wide putty knife
Paint roller and brush for the top coat
And the appropriate emulsion paint for the top coat.
Regards H