How To: Install an Interior Brick Wall

Adding a brick wall to the interior of your home can make a huge difference in the flow,

design and feel of a room. Bricks, if used where appropriate, can make your living room

warm, your bedroom comfy and give your house a quaint, content vibe. Follow the

directions below to get started on your wall transformation!

Tools & Materials

measuring tape

4" grinder

pencil

making tape

high-strength construction adhesive

brick veneer

masonry baker's bag

trowel

mortar pan

premixed mortar

Step 1 - Make half bricks by cutting your bricks long ways using a tile cutter.

Step 2 - Decide on a window design layout

Step 3 - Adhere your bricks to the wall

Step 4 - Double check your wall, and ensure your design is cohesive

Step 5 - Lay down plastic sheathing for easy clean up

Step 6 - Mix grout according to instructions

Step 7 - Set mortar into windowsills

Step 8 - Use baker's bag to apply mortar

Step 9 - Recess joints and create smooth lines between bricks

Step 10 - Brush off the wall and allow to dry for 24 hours

To read through each step more in depth, click here.

Sources
www.diynetwork.com

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