| Brick facing can be used for decorating internal or | | | | Brick facing commences by marking it out with a |
| external walls. This is fixed on to plastered walls | | | | spirit level. A straight edge is supported two |
| as a facing. A half-sized brick is fixed on the wall | | | | hundred and fifty millimeters above the floor or |
| using different bonds or patterns. This facing is | | | | the ground. The mortar is from one part cement |
| done on concrete columns, walls or masonry piers. | | | | and two parts sand. The bonding should start by |
| Other places for facing are feature walls, chimney | | | | laying the bricks straight and horizontally. Apply |
| fire backs or breasts. The walls may be plastered | | | | mortar between the wall and bricks. Place the |
| for ease of facing. On fairly smooth walls the | | | | facing onto the straight edge. Pound them against |
| facing can be done without the additional plaster. | | | | the wall to ensure the mortar spreads evenly. |
| The bonds should be patterned to the desired | | | | This will also reduce air pockets to create a |
| finish. This can be English or Flemish bonds for | | | | strong bond. |
| building bricks. | | | | When laying the facing on the second course, use |
| Brick facing should be done on walls when nearing | | | | a rounded bar. This bar should be six to eight |
| completion of works on a building. In existing | | | | millimeters in diameter to give an even horizontal |
| homes, only the wall preparation will be necessary | | | | joint. The required area is then faced to |
| before the facing finish project commences. It is | | | | completion. After laying the bricks, remove the |
| important to keep small horizontal joints for good | | | | straight edge. Complete laying the space left |
| aesthetics. Zero joints should be used for the | | | | below the straight edge and the floor. Ensure a |
| vertical joints. Mortar mixes for facing should be | | | | straight pattern is done. Use a paint brush with |
| richer than the plaster mixes. The bricks to be | | | | water and a round bar to point the joints. Use a |
| used should well burned with straight edges. Plain | | | | brick red colored mortar on any exposed |
| or scratched bricks can be used for facing the | | | | surfaces. This is done on curves or right angles. |
| wall surfaces. | | | | Clean off excess mortar and debris. |