Looks original and stylish. Against its background, a loft-style room or other interior design options will look spectacular. To create a similar finish, it is not necessary to make natural masonry. You can simulate it. Masonry in this case can be made on different grounds. under the brick, will be discussed in detail later.
Brick imitation options
Brick wall decoration (photo below) will be relevant for almost any room. The masonry looks stylish, interesting. Such walls allow you to create an original, modern interior. However, not everyone has them built of brick. In this case, you can make an artificial finish. Depending on the technique chosen, it will look more or less natural. There are the following options faux finish under brick:
- decorative tiles;
- gypsum;
- building panels;
- dye;
- wallpaper;
- Styrofoam;
- decorative plaster;
- drywall.
To choose suitable option, you need to consider the features of each of the listed types of brick wall decoration.
One of the popular options is the use of panels. This material has different options decor outer surface. One of them is brickwork. These are rectangular slabs that can be made of plastic or MDF. The first of these options is suitable for installation in rooms with high level humidity, for example in the bathroom or kitchen.
MDF boards can be used in almost all rooms. Since they are made of pressed wood chips, it is better to mount such panels in dry rooms.
The advantage of panels that imitate brickwork is ease of installation, light weight of the material, and ease of maintenance. If for some reason one section is damaged, it can be easily replaced. To do this, the plates are purchased with a margin.
Wallpaper and painting
You can decorate the wall of the room under a brick with the help of wallpaper. This is one of the most simple options. In this case, repairs can be done quickly and inexpensively. You just need to choose the appropriate pattern for the wallpaper. Modern technologies prints allow you to create really brick-like imitations. The surface may even have a texture similar to masonry. Each brick will be convex and have a rough surface.
The use of wallpaper with a brick pattern is suitable for finishing even small room. Its dimensions will not decrease. At the same time, the costs of repair work will be minimal. It is quite possible to paste over the walls with wallpaper yourself. The disadvantage of this technique is the fact that the finish will still look unnatural. The bricks will not be convex enough. Therefore, it will be noticeable that this is just wallpaper.
When considering how to make a brick wall yourself, you should pay attention to such an option as special coloring. This technique is suitable for rooms with very smooth walls. Repairs can also be done by hand. Even a novice master will cope with this task. Painted walls are easy to clean.
Finishing in this case will be relatively inexpensive. At the same time, paint can additionally protect the walls from moisture. Therefore, this option is suitable for the kitchen, bathroom, loggia.
To create such decorative surface, you will need to purchase acrylic, water-based or elastomeric paint. Each brick can have a natural color. In some interiors (for example, in a nursery), the masonry can be bright, unusual. Each brick is decorated with colors unusual for such a finish (pink, yellow, blue, etc.).
Of course, a coating of paint is not able to create the look natural brick. However, if this is not required, this option will be one of the most preferable. For finishing, you need to mark the wall by drawing each brick. First, the surface is primed, and then painted with the main color. It matches the shade of the mortar between the bricks. Next, seal all the gaps that imitate the lines of the solution. The first coat of paint is applied using a roller. You can manually add shades to the bricks. So the drawing will look more effective.
Tile
Considering options for how to make a brick wall in an apartment, you should pay attention to material such as tiles. Today, many options for tiles are produced, which imitate brick in their appearance. At the same time, tiles have a number of advantages. Compared to natural brickwork, this finish is relatively inexpensive. Its weight will be less, since the thickness of the plates is small. You can choose the design of tiles for almost any interior.
Tiles can be made from different materials. It may be artificial or a natural stone. Also on sale are clinker and gypsum tiles that imitate brickwork. The choice depends on the operating conditions of the finish, as well as the budget allocated for the repair.
Clinker tiles are made from clay and sand. Its surface may be smooth or rough. This is a strong, durable material that is not afraid of various external influences. Most often, this option is used to finish the kitchen. Such a surface is easy to clean from various contaminants using detergents.
How to make a wall white brick? In this case, you can use gypsum tiles. On sale is a material that has a different shade. It is inexpensive, environmentally pure material. It is suitable for dry rooms.
Tiles made of natural or artificial stone often used to create exterior finish, for example, when decorating an outdoor fireplace or a recreation area on your own site.
Styrofoam
Considering options on how to decorative wall under the brick, you should pay attention to another interesting approach. You can create an imitation of masonry from ordinary foam. The masonry in this case will be convex and uneven. At correct finish it will be possible to create foam bricks that will be very similar to natural material.
You can create such a finish in almost any room. Styrofoam is a very lightweight material. Therefore, there are no difficulties during installation. It is especially recommended to pay attention to this option when finishing interior partition from drywall. Styrofoam in this case will perform the function of not only decor, but also soundproofing.
You can make foam bricks quickly. The cost of such finishing will be minimal. To make artificial masonry, you will need to draw lines on a sheet of foam that will delimit each individual brick. The material is cut with a sharp knife.
When right amount blocks will be cut, they are glued to the wall. Leave a space between each brick. After that, the surface is painted. You need to choose a coating that will be compatible with the artificial material.
You can make a similar finish from drywall. The technology is the same as when using foam. Drywall blocks are glued to a special gypsum-based compound.
Decorative plaster
You can make a brick wall out of plaster. This option looks spectacular in the interior. With the help of this material, convex, textured surfaces are created. At the same time, the creation of such a coating does not cause difficulties.
Apply to the surface. It is not necessary to perfectly align the walls. They may have minor imperfections. The finish will be durable. It is washed with the help of economic means. You can make such a finish with your own hands. This greatly reduces the overall cost of repairs.
In addition, imitation brickwork of plaster is good insulation. Heat loss in the room during the cold period is noticeably reduced. Moreover, the owners of an apartment or a private house can choose the texture and color of the finish on their own.
When creating a brick wall finish from plaster, you can choose different shades. The invoice can be very different. The final result will depend on her choice. The surface of each block can be rough or smooth. Interior design using this technique can be created in accordance with the latest fashion trends.
The disadvantage of finishing with plaster is the fact that its surface is clogged with dirt and dust. Therefore, it is better not to use such materials when finishing the kitchen. In rooms, such surfaces are easily washed with ordinary household chemicals.
Making decorative bricks from gypsum
Brick wall decoration can be made from. Moreover, they can be created independently. This is a creative and interesting process. First you need to make a form. It is made from silicone. Each decorative brick should be 5 to 20 mm thick. To create a form, you need to make a base model from a solid material. It could be a real brick. It is coated with Vaseline, and then with a layer of silicone. You can make a form with which several decorative bricks will be poured at once.
When this step is completed, you can start mixing the solution. Dry gypsum is mixed with water. You should get a thick mass. The form must be lubricated with soapy water or petroleum jelly. Next, plaster is poured into it. This must be done carefully. The fill is leveled by drawing a regular ruler over the surface. Gypsum hardens within 30 minutes.
After that, the form is carefully turned over, taking out the blanks. White decorative bricks are obtained. They can be painted in any other shade. The white wall also looks interesting in the interior.
There is a simple technique for making a brick wall from a similar material. It is glued to a special composition (you can purchase glue for tiles). Using a notched trowel, the composition is applied to the surface. Next, each homemade block is glued to the surface.
Preparing the wall for finishing
It is quite possible to make brick walls with your own hands. Step-by-step instruction will help with this. Before finishing, you will need to properly prepare the base of the walls. To do this, remove the old wallpaper, helmet or other material. When this procedure is completed, the surface of the base is thoroughly washed. If it's wallpaper, take it off. Old plaster also needs to be removed.
When the wall surface is prepared, it is necessary to assess the extent of its damage. If the irregularities are large, they should be repaired with putty. If painting or wallpapering is to be carried out, you need to create a perfectly flat surface. To do this, a layer of starting and then finishing putty is applied.
When the surface is leveled, it must be primed. This is necessary for a strong adhesion of the adhesive to the base. The primer may include antiseptic components. They prevent the development of mold under the layer of finishing material.
There are different primers. They are designed to be applied to different types of substrates. There are the following types of primer:
- Acrylic. It is applied to concrete, cement, plywood and wooden walls.
- Glyphate. Apply to metal and wooden surfaces.
- Alkyd. For wooden walls.
- Perchlorovinyl. Suitable for concrete, metal or plaster surfaces.
Having chosen the appropriate composition, it is applied in two layers. The primer is applied for the first time, leaving it to dry completely. Next, you should process the walls again. After that, the surface becomes ready for further finishing.
Finishing work
When learning how to make brick walls in the interior, you should use a simple instruction. After preparing the base, it should be drawn. Draw a straight line at the bottom. In this case, you should not focus on the level of the floor. For this work, apply building level. The wall is delimited, leaving the required distance between the blocks.
The material chosen as a decorative brick must be coated on the reverse side with an adhesive composition. Further, according to the markup, the block is glued to the wall. First lay out the first row from the bottom. The next row is created in a checkerboard pattern. The material from which decorative bricks are made usually does not weigh much. Therefore, it is not necessary that the blocks rest on one another.
After all the decorative masonry elements are glued to the base, you can paint the seams in the selected color. This must be done carefully. In the course of work, a thin brush is used.
Application of plaster
When deciding how to make a brick wall in an apartment, many owners prefer plaster. From it you can create a textured surface. First, markup is also created. The seams between the decorative bricks are painted with paint of the desired color. When it dries, the surface of the wall is covered with construction tape. Special thin tapes are on sale. They are glued first along horizontal lines.
When this work is done, plaster is applied to the wall. The mixture should be quite viscous so that it does not spread or slide off the base. Pigment can be added to the composition if desired. The surface of the wall must be rough. You can also make the finish smooth.
Shutdown
How to make a brick wall from plaster? After carrying out the necessary preparation, the composition is applied to the walls from the bottom up, evenly distributing it over the surface. You need to work quickly so that the plaster does not have time to harden. After that, while the layer is still semi-moist, you need to carefully remove the masking tape. At the same time, they pull on the horizontal lines. The vertical crossbars will also be removed from the solution. After that, the finish should dry well.
It can be made easier. A layer of plaster is applied to the prepared wall. Until it is completely frozen, with the help of a knitting needle or other sharp object, markings in the form of bricks are cut out on the surface. Dry brushing clean the edges, giving the finish a more natural look. After that, the space between each drawn block is painted. This must be done carefully so as not to go beyond the lines. The surface of decorative plaster bricks can be treated with varnish or paint.
Having considered how to make a brick wall, you can create an original, stylish interior. The room will look interesting and unusual.
Brickwork, in which a strict pattern of seams is harmoniously combined with the "individuality" of each stone laid in the wall - business card interior style loft.
Many people like the idea of reproducing the skillful work of a bricklayer in their apartment. To implement it, it is not necessary to take on a trowel and a hammer. It is enough to make an imitation of brickwork on any wall or on a separate section of it.
There are two ways to make this work: use plaster tiles imitating a brick, and drawing a masonry pattern on wet plaster. The second method is not only cheaper, but also easier than the first. We will talk about it in this article.
Examples of brick plaster in the interior
Before proceeding to the study of the technology of finishing brick walls using plaster, let's get acquainted with several examples of this work.
The photo below shows original version imitation brickwork. Its author deliberately avoided straight lines mortar joints. The result was an interesting surface, as if inaccurately folded by a bricklayer.
And here is a typical example of untinted brick-like gypsum plaster. The work was done with high quality, so even at close range, the imitation is indistinguishable from natural face masonry.
Painting bricks white with dark seams is a common decoration technique. It is often used in Scandinavian-style interiors.
Red brick is good, but white "Scandinavian" is better!
To create a beautiful surface, you need to carefully mold the raw plaster in the form of bricks. In addition, it is necessary to carefully process the "face" of each stone, giving the array the appearance of an aged masonry. We see a good example of this approach in the photo below.
The master worked out the surface of each “brick”, giving the wall a unique texture and color.
Standard masonry stone correct form with sharp edges is not the only option decorative plaster. Designers love to use brick imitation in the interior with smooth and ragged edges.
Brick plaster can decorate not only a solid wall array. With its help, you can make an apron in the kitchen, decorate corners and doorways.
Plaster imitating masonry looks like expensive clinker tiles
How to make a wall decoration under a brick with plaster with your own hands?
First, let's consider the starting conditions for this technology. Without their observance, work cannot be done efficiently.
Training
The thickness of the finishing layer imitating brick is relatively small (0.5-1.5 cm). Therefore, a wall intended for such decor should not have large depressions and protrusions. Before starting work, you need to measure the level of curvature of the surface using a long rule. If the deviation of the wall from the vertical exceeds 2-3 cm per 1 m of length, then it must be leveled with a plaster mixture and allowed to dry for several days. Only after that you can start decorating.
Whatever brickwork imitation master class you look at, everywhere the obligatory operation is to prime the surface before applying the mortar. Without it, a layer of decorative plaster will peel off over time. The type of primer is selected based on the material of the wall.
There are two technologies for applying brick decor:
- With cutting seams with a scraper.
- Using masking tape to form seams.
We will consider both options and give our comments on each.
Cutting masonry seams with a scraper
The main tool for applying and leveling plaster is a steel spatula 20-25 cm wide. For ease of use, a narrower spatula (5-10 cm) can be used with it. With its help, the solution is applied to a wide tool, small protrusions and pits are corrected.
The work is carried out in separate sections - grips. Their area depends on the amount of solution that is prepared at a time (10-15 liters).
First, gypsum plaster is spread over the primed surface of the wall with a wide spatula, periodically leveling its layer.
After the solution dries a little, the seams are marked. It is most convenient to do this work using a long rule (1.5-1.8 m). It is applied to the surface of the plaster and seams are drawn along it with a sharp plate. Their width is chosen in the range of 0.5-1.0 cm.
The "drawing" of the masonry depends on your preferences. In this case, the dimensions of a standard brick should be observed (length 250 mm, 65 mm height and 120 mm width). It is impossible to draw bricks on the wall at random. When marking, you need to take into account the dressing of the seams.
After the seams are drawn, the scraper comes into play. It can be a narrow carpentry chisel or makeshift fixture from bent steel strip.
They are carefully led along the seams, removing the plaster. The depth of the joints depends on the thickness of the decorative finish layer and can range from 3 to 6 mm.
Working with a chisel is not so convenient. Excess mortar from the seams forms a "fringe", which constantly has to be removed.
There is another tool for forming seams - stitching. They are used by masons at the stage fine finish masonry. With the help of the stitching, the seams can be given a convex or concave look.
The cutting of the plaster begins with long horizontal seams, and then moves on to short vertical ones. Having done this work, the plaster must be given time to gain strength. Before this, all the mistakes and inaccuracies of the drawing should be eliminated, since this cannot be done on the hardened layer.
Excess mortar remaining on the edges of the bricks after cutting the seams is removed with a dry cloth immediately after this work is completed. After that, if desired, you can smooth the edges with a damp sponge.
The last operation is painting an imitation of a brick wall made of plaster. It is performed in two stages. First, the entire array is tinted with a brush or spray gun. After that, the seams are carefully painted over with a narrow brush, making sure that the paint does not get on the surface of the “brick”.
To create an imitation of masonry, many craftsmen use Volma gypsum plaster. Mix cement tile adhesive with gypsum plaster it does not follow. Different types of binders do not get along well with each other. Therefore, the finishing layer may peel off the base over time.
By consumption plaster mixture we can say the following. With a layer thickness of 1 cm, its consumption per 1 m2 of wall is from 8 to 9 kg. A standard bag (30 kg) in this case is enough for 3.5 m2. With a bag price of 450 rubles, one "square" of plaster will cost 128 rubles (450 / 3.5). If we add to this the price of a primer and paint, then the final cost figure will be at the level of 180 rubles / m2.
For comparison, let's say that the minimum cost of a gypsum tile imitating brick is 400 rubles / m2. Adding the price of glue, we get 480 rubles / m2. This is more than 2.5 times more expensive than gypsum plaster imitation.
Forming seams with masking tape
In this embodiment, after priming on the surface, mark the seams with a pencil and stick narrow masking tape on them.
The ends of the tape are brought out of the border of the area to be plastered and the gypsum mortar is applied with a spatula directly onto the adhesive tape. After leveling the plaster and letting it dry a little, gently pull the ends of the tape. Adhesive tape, extracted from a layer of plaster, leaves a pattern of seams on the wall.
It should be noted that making an imitation of brickwork with your own hands using adhesive tape is more difficult than removing the mortar with a scraper. This work takes more time and requires additional cleaning of the edges of the bricks.
In inept hands, the adhesive tape does not always separate evenly, dragging part of the solution with it. Therefore, for beginners, we recommend using the pattern formation technique using a chisel or scraper.
People are always looking to improve their home. The desire to update the furnishings of the premises always finds an offer in the field of various design developments. The imitation of a brick wall in the interior of a dwelling is of great interest to the population. To decorate a room with brick walls, you do not need to do it from natural material. It is enough to create its imitation. Few people know how to make an imitation of a brick wall. Inventive people came up with many ways to create various coatings walls depicting a brick wall.
Decorative wall surfaces in the form of brickwork
Brick in the interior can look not only in the form of convex elements of the correct geometric shape. It can be imitated masonry made of wild stone or other natural materials.
You can create an imitation of brickwork with your own hands or purchase ready-made decorative bricks in the form of tiles. In building stores offer a similar material in a wide range.
Whatever option is chosen to imitate brickwork in the interior of the room, it is necessary to prepare the foundations of the walls.
Preparing walls for decorative finishing
Before you start decorating the walls under the brick with your own hands, you need to prepare the surface of the fences. Preparation is done in several stages:
- The walls are cleared of the old finish coat, dust and dirt.
- Surfaces are leveled with putty. Putty is applied on a plaster basis.
- After the putty has completely dried, the walls are covered with a primer.
Ways to imitate brickwork
Exist various ways how to make imitation brickwork. Here are the most popular ones:
Coloring method
One of the cheapest options to paint the look of brickwork on a wall is to paint the surface of the vertical railing. This can be done in 2 ways.
Option 1 involves doing the following:
- the prepared surface is painted with a roller;
- the painted wall is drawn into many rectangles; rectangles should depict the side surface of the brick;
- "bricks" are separated by horizontal and vertical stripes, which should look like masonry seams;
- the seams are highlighted with dark paint.
In the second option, the seams need to be done differently. Vertical and horizontal grooves are pressed through the raw putty. Make it a suitable hand tool.
Then the entire surface is primed and painted in the desired color.
The grooves are highlighted in a different color, and sometimes left in the same color as the entire wall is painted.
Plastering masonry walls
Brickwork can be depicted from plaster. Such an imitation of a brick wall with your own hands attracts with its simplicity. For this method, you need to stock up on a narrow adhesive tape (adhesive tape). They operate as follows:
- The prepared wall surface is pasted over with strips of adhesive tape. The strips are glued so that they look like seams between bricks.
- A layer of plaster is thrown on the wall. Some experts say that it is better to do it by hand. Hands must be in rubber gloves.
- Depending on the taste of the owners, the surface finished with plaster is made embossed or smoothed with a spatula to a smooth state.
- As soon as the layer of plaster on the wall becomes half frozen, the tapes of adhesive tape begin to pull up.
- Pull out adhesive tape so that even grooves remain after it.
- As a result, the wall takes on the appearance of brickwork.
- The bricks made of plaster on the wall are primed and painted with their own hands.
- On a brick wall made of plaster, grooves in the form of seams are covered with darker paint.
- A spatula corrects the decorative relief on wet plaster.
- A brick wall made of plaster is primed and painted in the desired color.
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In some cases, adhesive tape is dispensed with. The grooves are pressed under the ruler with a wooden stick.
For greater strength, the plaster mortar is prepared by mixing cement mortar with adhesive for tiles in a ratio of 1:1.
Making homemade brick tiles
Imitation of a brick wall with your own hands can be done using homemade tiles. To make brick tiles, you need to make a mold for casting plaster decor.
At home, you can independently make a silicone mold for casting decorative elements. To do it, proceed as follows:
- purchase liquid silicone and hardener in the store;
- make a wooden box; it can be made from construction plywood;
- prepare templates or buy ready-made decorative tiles;
- mix liquid silicone with a hardener and pour the mixture into the bottom of the box;
- decorative tiles or patterns are lowered into liquid silicone face down;
- when the mixture hardens, the tile is taken out of the box; Silicone molds ready for casting homemade bricks.
Making decorative bricks
Having received the finished form, proceed to the manufacture of decorative bricks. Make homemade tiles like this:
- To make it work decorative coating without damage, the working surface of the form is lubricated with a fatty composition (Vaseline, machine oil or a similar substance).
- Prepare liquid gypsum or alabaster.
- The solution is poured into a silicone mold.
- After 2 - 3 hours, the finished tile is removed from the mold.
- Extraction of finished products does not create difficulties. Silicone bends well, and the bricks easily fall out of the mold.
Before pouring, the bottom of the mold can be covered with a layer of coloring matter. As a result, the finished tile will be painted in the desired color.
Gypsum decor is also cast in polyurethane molds. Polyurethane is more rigid material and practically does not bend.
Tiles are also cast in wooden formwork. The method allows to obtain material only with a flat front surface.
Technique for laying gypsum tiles under brick
Do-it-yourself brickwork from gypsum tiles is done in the same way as laying ceramic tiles on the walls:
- bricks are laid on cement adhesive mixture or liquid nails; wooden slats are used to form even seams;
- long strips are inserted into horizontal seams; vertical slats are made with a length equal to the height of the tile, or plastic liners are used;
- after laying the next row of bricks, the slats are removed; the seams are filled with the same adhesive composition or a special mixture is used for jointing tile gaps;
- at the end of the work, the wall under the brick is painted or varnished with their own hands;
Sometimes the laying of decorative elements is performed without seams. Small gaps between tiles are filled with putty.
Wallpaper
Imitation of brick on the walls can be designed as wallpaper. The building materials market offers big choice wallpaper with the image of brickwork.
Paper
Roll wallpaper on paper basis can be made in the form of brickwork various shapes and colors with and without embroidery. Imitated paper-based masonry is one of the cheapest options for decorating brick walls.
Paper-based roll wallpaper is sold 50 cm wide and 10 m long. They are easy to cut into convenient lengths. Of all kinds finishing internal walls paper wallpaper- the cheapest material.
Vinyl
A do-it-yourself brick wall can be made from vinyl wallpaper. Vinyl embossed coating conveys the structure of the masonry well. Convex shapes create a full visual perception of a natural brick wall.
The main advantage vinyl flooring is their high moisture resistance, so vinyl surfaces can not only be subjected to wet cleaning, but simply washed.
The liquid wallpaper
The material is easy to process. With the help of an improvised tool, the surface liquid wallpaper form in the form of a brickwork relief. malleable soft material allows you to create an imitation of masonry elements of a wide variety of shapes and colors.
Wallpaper is glued to the prepared walls quickly, and the pasting process does not particularly clog the room, with the exception of small wallpaper scraps.
Styrofoam
An interesting solution is offered by designers in the design of wall decor in the form of foam bricks. Styrofoam is a soft, extremely light material with low thermal conductivity and high sound insulation. Decorate the walls with foam like this:
- With a cutting tool on the surface of the foam, any masonry relief is easily cut out. Also form the front plane of the bricks.
- The treated foam boards are primed and painted.
- Polyfoam has high adhesion, so it can be attached to the walls on any glue. Often use PVA glue.
However, it should be noted that the main disadvantage of this type of finish is its softness and fragility. In case of careless handling, the surface of the foam is easily damaged.
Repairing damaged areas of foam is quite simple:
- foam chips are kneaded on PVA glue;
- spatula fill with a mixture of damage;
- the repaired area is primed and painted;
- if the damage is more extensive, then an unusable fragment of the finish is cut out; a new foam is glued in its place.
wooden planks
The surface of the flesh-colored wood perfectly conveys the color of the burnt brick surface. As a decor, a parquet board is used.
If the farm has the appropriate woodworking equipment, then the planks can be made independently.
Planks are best made from conifers tree. "Brickwork" in the interior of any room in the form of wooden bricks will give the interior a special sophistication.
Wooden elements are attached to the walls special glue for a tree. Others can be applied adhesive compositions(PVA, liquid nails, etc.).
To emphasize the texture of the wood, the planks are opened with furniture varnish.
Seams between masonry elements are best made from wooden slats. Under no circumstances should wet formulations be used. Moisture can saturate the wood and disrupt its structure.
It does not matter what material they make an imitation of brickwork with their own hands. The main thing is to decorative trim walls brought aesthetic pleasure from the perception of the interior of the entire room. All of the above materials are environmentally friendly and will decorate any interior in accordance with the tastes of the owners of the home.
Brickwork brings a unique charm and that very “zest” to the interior. And if the exterior cladding of the building can still be done using various types of bricks, then indoors, especially in an ordinary apartment, it is far from always possible to use such a heavy finish, because. additional load on load-bearing floors can lead to extremely unfavorable consequences.
However, there is a way out - you can create a wonderful imitation of a brick wall. There are several options for such a finish, and you can handle each of them with your own hands. The final result depends solely on your imagination and personal preferences.
Before starting work, prepare the tools necessary for making decorative "brick" cladding. The list will vary slightly depending on the finishing method chosen, but in general you will need the following:
The simplest version of imitation brickwork
The simplest option for imitation of brickwork is to draw the corresponding elements of the cladding on plain wallpaper or just a painted wall.
Of course, in this case there is no question of realism and “voluminousness” of masonry, however, the method has a number of great advantages, namely:
The disadvantage, as already noted, is the unnaturalness of the lining. And the finished result looks, to put it mildly, not very attractive. Therefore, it is recommended to use it only in some utility and household premises such as a dressing room, garage, etc.
For living rooms, choose a more effective method of simulating brickwork from the following suggestions.
Using masking tape, mark the bounding contours
We mark the window according to the narrow pattern masking tape and paint over with "brick" acrylic
Homemade gypsum bricks look no worse than factory-made finishing elements. The implementation of such cladding does not require the performer to have special skills and large financial costs.
The first step is mold making
Make a mold for making bricks. The thickness of an individual element can be 5-20 mm. At a lower height, the bricks will quickly break, and the use of large-sized elements will lead to a significant increase in the consumption of plaster for grouting. In addition, too large bricks will visually reduce the area of \u200b\u200bthe room.
The second step is preparing the solution
Prepare a solution for the manufacture of cladding elements. To do this, dilute dry gypsum with water to a state similar to thick sour cream. Lubricate the form prepared at the last stage with soapy water or simple petroleum jelly and pour the finished mass into it.
Align the fill with an ordinary ruler. Leave the mold for 20-30 minutes, and then turn it over and carefully remove the finished cladding element. Color the brick in the desired color. Sometimes, to obtain the desired shade, the product has to be painted in at least three layers. If desired, you can varnish the brick.
Third step - cladding
Proceed to the implementation of imitation of brickwork. To do this, mark the area of \u200b\u200bthe wall reserved for decoration. At the bottom of the wall, set aside the starting line from which you will begin laying the gypsum stones.
To fix the bricks, use an adhesive specially designed for such work, for example, tile adhesive. Buy it from the relevant store.
Lay out the first row of bricks in compliance with the selected width of the seams. Fasten further rows in a checkerboard pattern. Use a notched trowel to apply the adhesive to the wall. For more effect, you can carefully break the extreme bricks in each row so that their edges look torn and uneven.
Leave the finish to dry for 1-3 days. You can check the exact drying time of the glue on the package.
Imitation foam brick
An imitation of a brick wall can be made from a ceiling foam tiles without pattern. The recommended size of "bricks" is 150x70 mm. Facing from elements with larger dimensions will look unnatural. The procedure for making bricks is extremely simple.
First step. Make markings on the tiles. An ordinary gel pen will help you with this. Remember to leave a small allowance for the tile seams.
Second step. With a toothpick, push neat, even lines along the markup.
Third step. Make a crush. Take a lid from any tin can and cut an even strip out of it. Cut off the edges from one edge of the strip, making a “sting” no more than 2 mm wide. Using this sting, push the marking lines to the end.
Fourth step. Line the selected section of the wall with ready-made bricks. For gluing, use tile adhesive. Start facing from the bottom edge of the wall. Seams may not be filled. Leave a 1-2 mm gap between the "bricks".
Fifth step. Paint the finished cladding. Apply more paint to gaps. So you create the most realistic imitation of brickwork.
Wood bricks
Imitation of brickwork can be very easily done from wood.
First step. Buy material for the manufacture of "bricks". You can use, for example, plywood.
Second step. Cut the workpiece into the desired number of rectangular elements of the same size.
Third step. Sand the front side of each element.
Fourth step. Prepare the markings on the wall.
Fifth step. Lay out the bricks according to the markup, starting from the lower opposite corners. Fasten the elements at the same distance corresponding to the thickness of the seam you have chosen. A gap of a couple of millimeters will be enough. Lay out all the bricks.
Sixth step. Paint or varnish the finished masonry.
The advantage of imitation of a brick wall made of wood is environmental friendliness and impressive durability.
Decorative bricks can be made from dry tile adhesive.
First step. Dilute the dry component in water until the mixture is close to very thick sour cream in consistency.
Second step. Divide the resulting mass into 3 approximately equal parts and add a small amount of paint to each of them. Coloring components should have a different shade.
Thoroughly stir each "pile". As a result, you will get a mass with beautiful and interesting stains.
Third step. Roll each pile into a "pancake", and then cut the resulting product into identical bricks. Let the elements dry.
Repeat the steps above until you get the right amount of bricks.
Fourth step. Line the wall with ready-made bricks. Use tile adhesive to fix the elements.
Fifth step. Fill the seams with a specially designed composition. It is better that the filler be a little darker than the cladding elements.
Sixth step. Cover the finish with a couple of coats of varnish.
Finishing decorative cladding
First step. Mix red and light ocher.
Second step. Add some white to the mixture.
Third step. Process decorative masonry by the tampon method. To do this, take a sponge, dip it into the thick mixture prepared in the previous steps, and evenly distribute the composition over the lining.
Fourth step. Take a liquid paint of a brown shade or close to it. Spray paint on the cladding with a toothbrush.
For a more dramatic and natural finish, you can use different coloring techniques for each row. For example, you can treat the second row of masonry with cold hematite diluted with water, cover the third row with a mixture of sienna and whitewash, etc. Apply all coloring compositions according to the same tamping technique. Alternate shades in order.
Finally, coat the imitation brick wall with a couple of coats of varnish. If you want to give the cladding a matte surface, gently sand it with fine-grained sandpaper.
To independently create an imitation of a brick wall, you do not need to be a great master. Choose the method you like best and start finishing in accordance with the instructions.
Successful work!
Video - Do-it-yourself brick wall imitation
To create a unique brick atmosphere at home, it is not at all necessary to be professional builder. And it is absolutely not necessary to have two tons of this building material in order to erect your own brick wall at home. Without noise and dust, simply and neatly, on the entire wall or in a small area - imitation brickwork will completely repeat every bend, every scuff and relief of its original.
Benefits of imitation under the brick are obvious. There is no need to spend huge amounts of money on repairs or redevelopment, and brick designs are so attractive and diverse that it can be changed every spring. And if you live in a rented apartment, in a few hours you can return the wall to its original appearance.
Imitation does not burden the supporting structure and does not require the approval of the BTI. The greenhouse effect inherent in real brickwork is not created. Volumetric brick imitation is very strong and durable, it easily withstands impacts, chips or scratches. In an apartment, in a country house or in your office, you can create a brick imitation in a few hours, and one person can handle it.
What type of finish to choose to recreate a brick wall? To do right choice Let's take a closer look at each of them. And knowing the features of each, you can easily choose the right one and create a unique decor at home.
Wallpaper for brick walls
When the time for repairs and updating the design is limited, but you really want to somehow refresh the room, then wallpaper under the “brick” will come to the rescue. This interior looks unusual and in apartment kitchen and in the corridor, it can be easily integrated into the style of a chic living room and a modest room under the stairs, it will be appropriate both on the balcony and in the office.
Brick wallpaper are the most ordinary wallpaper, which means that their sticker procedure is familiar to many. They don't need to buy new ones. additional tools or learn complex skills. Moreover, the calculation of the number of wallpapers can be done directly in the store, depending on the width of the selected roll.
Wallpaper allows the wall to breathe. This is the main advantage of this type of finish. The wall itself remains warm to the touch and, unlike stucco or drywall, does not take up valuable room space. The owner of the house will not have to take out tons construction debris after such a “repair”, and such a wall is much cheaper.
The main feature of wallpaper bricks is a too flat surface. To achieve maximum effect real brick, manufacturers produce textural and embossed wallpaper with bricks, crumbs or other artificial effects are applied to them. Such a roll will cost more, but the effect will be simply amazing: pasting a wall, niche, balcony or column with them, you will not distinguish where the real brick is and where it is not.
To give even more naturalness and naturalness when decorating the wall, as well as when finishing corner walls and protruding portals, the area where the canvas will be glued can be artificially chipped. And so that the wallpaper does not tear during the gluing process, the glue is applied to them twice, and allowed to soak. Then the wallpaper will become soft, and when dried, it will tightly wrap around all the relief zones.
Looks especially good in the living room photo wallpaper. They can paste over the entire wall or a small area, supplementing it with intricate forged elements. Non-woven wallpaper is suitable for such decor. Due to the long cellulose fibers, they have a textured surface, so the image is very realistic. The only drawback of such wallpapers - ability to accumulate dust.
Another drawback of the wallpaper brick is its low water resistance. Even vinyl wallpapers, which are considered the most resistant, will not withstand pressure, and if you use washable ones, the cost will be very high, and the naturalness of the brick is very small. Yes and greasy spots in the kitchen it is very difficult to clean from the relief. And although technologies are improving every year, but still in the bathroom, on the kitchen apron or in damp rooms, brick wallpaper is not used.
Brick wall panels
The leader in strength and water resistance among the "bricks" is building panels. Being an impeccable finishing material, they have firmly conquered the market exterior finish, but also in the interior they are used. Lightweight, excellent soundproofing, and impeccable appearance for many years - and all this at a minimal price, thanks to which the homeowner will save significantly on his brick wall.
Brick panels can be mounted both vertically and horizontally, of course, the pattern must be selected depending on the location method. Mounted they are on screws, self-tapping screws or nails. For some panels, an additional crate will be required, then such a design will take away part usable space. But most wall panels are attached directly to the wall.
The material of the panels from which the imitation is performed is plastic. This means that he is not afraid of moisture, dust, or rust with mold. Moreover, these panels have a high resistance to acids and alkalis, and are not afraid of hot drops of fat.
This decor is perfect option for kitchen apron, balcony and crowded corridor. The molecular structure of fiberglass reinforced panels allows them to retain their original appearance for a very long time, even if you rub or knock on them daily.
At the panels each decorative element has an independent fixation, so if you need to replace an accidentally damaged part of the “bricks”, this can be done in half an hour. Add to this the low weight, the plasticity of the structure, and the ease of fastening both to drywall, stone or concrete with plaster. In a word, impeccable decor.
Brick wall tiles
Great alternative facing brick on the wall - brick tiles or clinker tiles. Such an inexpensive and beautiful analogue. By its nature, it is identical to brick. With only one difference - thickness, characteristics and laying method, brick-like clinker tiles are no different from ordinary tiles that we are used to seeing in our bathroom or on the floor.
The surface of the clinker tile has a glaze, so natural color The brick will last for many years, and the nice matte relief will not be damaged even if you hit it hard.
Since the tile is made from raw clay, it has a porous structure like real bricks and perfectly retains heat indoors. And therefore, in addition to being decorative, it also has an operational function.
Attached tiles under a brick on a wall previously smeared with adhesive mortar, the presence of crosses between the tiles will be an obligatory step. It is they who fix the very seams between the bricks, into which the mortar is then applied, but not a grout, as in wall tiles, but a mixture of large fractions of sand and cement, emphasizing the naturalness of the brickwork.
Lack of brick tiles is high water absorption. Since tiles, like bricks, are made of clay and then double-fired, they acquire a porous structure. Manufacturers compensate for this shortcoming with glaze, which prevents the tile from absorbing moisture. But if you want a real “red brick effect”, then the tile should be unglazed, and it’s better not to use this in the bathroom.
Brick veneers
For many, brick veneers are the same tile, but this is not entirely true. Brick veneers are individual elements, which can be clay, plastic, wood, glass, leather, polystyrene foam and even paper. Such "bricks" are sold individually, or they are made independently - they are cut out, poured into molds or sawn out of wood. They are good for decorating small interior areas and individual parts of the walls.
Thin veneer tiles are attached to a pre-marked wall with an adhesive solution. During the installation process, each veneer can be pre-finished, giving it natural wear and notches. Like the seams between tiles, the seams between veneers are grouted and sanded.
Imitation of gypsum brick
This type of imitation will appeal to creative people., as it leaves great room for imagination. To create such a decor at home, a gypsum mixture is applied to the walls and recesses are formed with a finger, marking the boundaries between the bricks on the wall. The mortar will be rubbed into these recesses, and the bricks themselves can be painted in any color, giving them a completely unimaginable texture, according to their creative impulse.
How to paint a brick wall. Decor
The color for the bricks is chosen depending on general style, stands here be guided only by your own taste and mood. Modern interior solutions that use " Brick wall»subject to two styles: loft and country. It is worth turning away from them. Cozy and calm country music implies soft pastel shades, but the loft is always eccentric and with a twist.
by the most the best option for "brick" is elastomeric paint. It fills in small cracks formed from shrinkage of the wall, protecting the surface from moisture and strengthening it.
For multi-colored and bright decoration, water-based or acrylic paint is suitable. It is applied with brushes of various thicknesses, and those who need to create an additional water-repellent or dust-repellent coating will need a wide fur roller.
Brick walls in the interior. A photo
If you don’t want to fantasize on your own, you can already use ready-made solutions. A small selection of the best interiors will allow you to find something suitable for yourself, and by slightly modifying the decor or adding a few of your own elements to it, you will create your own, unique interior that matches the look of your home.
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