Installing A Brick Wall Inside

Learn how to do the installation of stone veneer on any interior wall fas.

Installing a brick wall inside.

Take off all outlet covers with a screwdriver. Remove everything from the wall including all nails and screws. Use a notched trowel to spread mastic over a small section of the wall image 1. As an average for the installation of 120 bricks you will need about 9 bags 60lbs of mortar.

A faux brick wall in your home adds instant character. A new brick wall typically costs between 15 30 per ft2 to install including material and labor while brick veneers cost 4 10 per ft2. Once you have some of your brick work established mark a straight line across the wall using a straight edge and a level. Measure the wall that you wish to build a brick veneer around and calculate the amount of materials necessary.

T there are several factors that could affect the cost of your wall. It s also a good idea to wipe down the wall with a damp cotton cloth then let it dry completely before you begin. Install corner bricks start your installation at the bottom corner of the wall. We used cement board.

Each brick is approximately 2 inches 5 08 cm in height and you will want to leave about 1 2 inch 1 27 cm joint in between each layer of brick laid. This hides the cuts and creates the illusion that the brick veneer is full brick image 2. Before you install the thin brick the wall should to be clean and free of debris. Attach the brick with the cut side facing the inside of your brick work.

The first step in building your veneer wall is to establish the corners. So to complete our brick wall you would need to order around 320 bricks. Just screw to the studs where you want to have brick.