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As one of the Ireland’s leading distributors of bricks and brick slips products, Likestone has been stocking and fitting the largest selection of bricks and brick slips products since 2005.
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How do i fit Brick effect tiles?
/in Architectural Design, Interior, News, Uncategorized/by Stephen O'ConnorBelow you will find a quick and easy guide to installing your chosen brick effect tiles. The end result is what some people may refer to as a faux brick wall using brick effect tiles. However, this will depend on your chosen facing brick.
Natural Clay Facing Brick Tiles
If you choose a natural clay facing brick, the term faux brick may not apply. This is because natural clay facing brick are real bricks simply cut in half to create what is essentially a brick tile.
How do i Prepare a surface to fit brick effect tiles?
The surface of the base wall must be smooth and plumb to allow the adhesive to adhere the chosen brick slip or brick tile to the wall properly.
How to format the wall for brick effect tiles
Plan the space that the brick slip is going to be fitted to. Consider the horizontal and vertical spacings. It may be advisable to draw with chalk the horizontal lines to identify any flaws in the overall area. The brick slips or brick tiles can then be fitted. Make sure to also consider any openings such as windows or doors.
Brick effect tiles
What type of adhesive should i use to fit my brick effect tiles?
It is advisable to use powdered adhesive rather than premixed adhesive when fitting your brick effect tiles.
The powdered adhesive is toxic so please make sure you are mixing the adhesive in a well ventilated space.
How do i prepare powdered adhesive?
Mix the powered brick tile adhesive with the correct amount of water using a mixing drill and paddle, or alternatively, by hand.
Always revert to the instructions on the bag of brick tile adhesive for specific mixing instructions.
Spread the adhesive on the wall using a trowel or spatula covering about one square metre. The brick tiles or brick slips are now ready to begin fitting.
How do i stick the brick effect tiles to the wall?
Start applying the first course of brick slips and allow 10mm spacing between each individual brick slip or brick tile.
Ensure that the first course of brick slips are level before moving on.
Spacers can be used to space between vertical courses. These can be removed once the adhesive has gone off.
Pointing the Brick Effect Tiles
How to point out using brick effect tile pointing mortar.
Once the final course of brick slips has been fitted, the mortar can then be prepared. Start filling the bottom 2 horizontal joints and work your way up the wall filling both the vertical and horizontal joints with mortar.
After you have filled all the joints with mortar you can begin to use a brush or a bar to clean out the brick slip joints.
After about 20 days clean down the brick slips or brick tiles with an acid solution.
Your brick effect tiles are finished.
What our Clients are saying – Cairn Homes
/in Architectural Design, News, Uncategorized/by Stephen O'ConnorCairn homes and Multi brick
Superior Building Brick & Thin Brick Products
The construction Industry can be very competitive and demands high quality products and workmanship. Brick prices can vary considerably which is why our client base is constantly growing. We offer superior building brick and thin brick slips at very competitive rates whilst uncompromising on quality.
Delivered on Time
At Likestone, we work with many different types of clients and on varying sizes of projects. Building brick and thin brick slips are constantly being specified on projects in Ireland. The challenge for developers is in sourcing good quality building brick and thin brick slips where the demand is met. Material is always delivered on time without compromising the brick quality. We have worked very hard at building and maintaining good working relationships which comes from constantly evolving and refining our vast experience in the construction industry.
Fantastic Multi Brick facade
Cairn Homes
One such Client we work with is Cairn Homes who are currently developing a fantastic Housing Development of 3 and 4 Bed Houses situated in Parkside Dublin. They chose our Mulreed multi brick which blends beautifully into Parkside’s carefully planned design.
What Cairn Homes are saying
It is always great to receive such positive feedback from our clients. We will endeavour to keep the positive feedback flowing by delivering high end brick products and working closely with all our Clients to produce ever amazing results.
Parkside Housing Development uses Multi Brick
/in Uncategorized/by Stephen O'ConnorParkside 3 and 4 Bedroom Housing Development
Fantastic Multi Brick facade
We are very proud to showcase our Mulreed Multi brick used in this beautiful 3 and 4 bedroom housing development in Parkside, Dublin. We have been working closely with Developers and Designers, Cairn Homes, who have created this beautiful brick façade,housing development. Phase One has been completed using a multi coloured brick from Likestone. Phase Two is currently under construction also using the Mulreed Multi brick.
Design Considerations
Choosing the right type of brick is paramount to optimal design and high end finishes. Cairn Homes took careful consideration when selecting the right type of brick for this project. Once they were satisfied with the Mulreed Multi brick, brick bonding, mortar colours and detailed finishes had to be considered.
Beautiful detail of lintel and cills
Multi Brick
Varieties of shading and colours are a strong characteristic of Multi brick. Many projects will require a ‘kiss’ of black or a smokey finish, identified by black areas throughout the bond. Alternative brick projects will require a variety of colours to blend with existing brick facades or brick buildings. Mulreed multi brick was chosen for its variety of grey and red colours which works with almost any type of finish. The designers at Cairn Homes have cleverly used grey mortar throughout the brickwork to highlight the grey and red brick finish.
Brick Façade Bonds
Builders and Architects have many different types of brick bonds to choose from which changes the aesthetic of any brick façade. A brick façade bond is the format in which a brick is laid or built. Cairn Homes have used a stretcher bond, which is beautifully broken up at gables using a header bond. It is evident that a lot of thought, care and attention has been put into each individual brick façade.
Gable end using header bond
Mortar Colour
There are different coloured pigments available which are can be mixed with standard coloured mortar. Parkside Housing Development uses a grey mortar which ties in perfectly with the Mulreed Multi brick. Grey brick mortar is a great design option for many reasons. Firstly, it is easy to maintain making it an obvious choice for 3 and 4 bed homes where maintenance is a consideration. Secondly, grey mortar is a perfect match with almost every type of brick, brick slip or stone cladding façade.
Detailed Finishes
The Designers at Cairn Homes have put a lot of attention into this project, which is evident in the finer details. In particular, the grey plaster used around the window reveals really compliment the overall multi brick façade. The grey plaster finish and concrete cills blend seamlessly with the shades of grey in the Multi brick and the mortar.