eBricks can be easily installed with only basic tilling skills. Below we will give you a quick guide to get you started, if you need any further advise do not hesitate to Contact Us.
The Project below will talk you through the steps of creating a feature wall, we have incorporated a mock chimney opening into the design, the same technique could be used to create a bricked up window or door for example.
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Step 1
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Mark out and start fixing.
After marking out level lines on the blank wall, plus any features you may want, begin tiling from the centre. With brick tiles it is often easyer to apply the adhesive to the back of the tile. -
Step 2
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Contunue tiling, checking levels.
Continue tiling, checking levels as you go along. In this project, purposefully broken and irregular tiles are included to give an authentic old look. -
Step 3
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Try different brick bonds.
As the tiling progresses, you may be able to see in this layout, the use of half tiles to give the impression of a "Flemmish Bond", a style of brick laying often seen in older properties. -
Step 4
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Start pointing.
Once all the tiling is complete, the pointing process can begin. Ensure that the mortar mix is not too wet and let it stiffen before removing any excess from the brickwork. This will help prevent the excess mortar being smudged onto the face of the tile. -
Step 5
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Clean Up!
When all the pointing is completed, brush the whole wall to remove any loose residue.To see this completed DIY project, that took just over a day to complete, visit the Gallery.
Last Updated: September 07, 2008