Old Brick Tile Gypsum

Old Brick Gypsum

Old brick Gypsum  is an innovative product new to the stone & brick veneer market. The brick and the mortar joint are all in one piece, making is easy and fast to install. The product is made from Gypsum Plaster enabling the home owner to install the brick without the use of electrical tools.

Cutting

You can cut the brick with a had-saw and it is so light, it can be installed on most surfaces without extra support. It perfectly suits both traditional and modern interiors.

Colour

Manufactured in one colour but  can be easily painted in any other colour. The Old Gypsum Brick is an excellent innovational product, designed for non-experts. It’s a fast and easy solution in line with main decorative trends.

Advantages of Old Brick Gypsum 

The textures of our Old brick gypsum is a replica of natural clay bricks. When the brick tiles are installed, it’s virtually impossible to tell the difference between our  Old Brick Gypsum and natural clay brick slips.

Suitable Applications

Suitable for all internal walls. View recent projects

DIY Advantages

• Each piece interlocks in to the next
• No pointing
• No Raking or Brushing the Joint
• No Cleaning The Stone
• No Electrical Tools Needed

Suitable Surfaces 

Plasterboard, Skim, Paint, Block, Concrete, Scratch Coat, Marine Ply and all interior surfaces. Contact us for advise

Cost Supplied And Fitted

Compared to natural full brick, brick tiles are faster, easier and less costly supplied & fitted.

How Old Brick Gypsum Is Made

A cast is made off original bricks and then made into a mold with many different brick textures. The raw materials are mixed together and pored into the mold. The mold is then put into a drying room to cure. The brick tile is then put through a rigid stress and durability test before it is approved for sale.

Old Brick Tile Gypsum Quality 

This Manufactured brick tile is made from the highest quality raw materials. The raw material used for Old Brick Tile Gypsum are Gypsum Plaster, Hardener, pigments and other additives. 

Old Brick Gypsum Cost

The cost is approximately 50% less expensive than natural clay brick slips. See Our Natural Clay Brick Slips

High Temperatures 

We do not recommend using Old Brick Tile Gupsum for stove surrounds. Contact us for advise

Fitting Brick Tiles In Tight Areas

For small areas and tight gaps brick tiles can be cut easily with a hand-saw. 

Thermal Qualities

Although brick tiles are not promoted or sold as a insulating product, they will add to the insulation value of your home.

Brick Sizes

The length and Height of the Brick Tiles are roughly the same size as your average real brick, but the thickness is only 10 to 15mm. This allows brick tiles to be used on all internal Walls

Preparing Your Wall For Brick Tiles

You can install brick onto any wall once the surface is sound, prepared and the correct products are used. Contact us for advise and details

Brick Tile Primer

Likestone recommends the use of our surface primer when adhering brick tiles to a smooth surface, or surfaces that absorbs a lot of water. The primer acts as a barrier and a bonding agent. See Primer

Brick Tile/Slip/Cladding Adhesive,

We recommend our Flexible adhesive for smooth or rough surface. The adhesive allows for movement in the structure caused by settlement, expansion and contraction. Suitable for all internal and external applications Adhesive for this Product 

Pointing Old Brick Gypsum

The Joint is already attached to the brick so there is no pointing necessary. Contact us for advise

Brick Tile Sealer

It is always advisable to seal manufactured brick. Likestone's procel sealer hardens the brick and makes it easier to clean. See Sealers  Other reasons to use sealers Contact Us

Brick Tile - Calculating Measurements

• Brick Cladding -Measure the height and width of your area - Multiplying these 2 measurements to get the total Square Metres Required.
• Corner Brick Cladding – Anywhere there is a corner measures the height from floor to ceiling this will give you the corner measurement. See Corner Bricks

Brick Tile - Calculating Box Quantities

• Brick Cladding - There is 0.5 square metre to every box. Multiply the total square metres by 0.5,this will give you the total square metres required. -  Click this link to use our area calculator
• Corner Brick Cladding – There is 0.9 linear metre (0.9 of a metres in length) in each box

Recommended Waste

We recommend adding an extra 5-10% on to your total measurement for cuts and wastage.