Tom’s Top Tips – Reclaimed brick tiles explained!

Welcome again for another roundup of Tom’s Top Tips.

This is the go to blog for anything Brick Tile related where all your questions are answered.

This month’s top customer questions are featured below, Enjoy.

1. Are Reclaimed brick tiles good for internal feature walls?

All of our reclaimed brick tiles are expertly sourced and of superior quality, if they do not survive the harsh process of cutting then they don’t make the box.

As with any reclaimed product there are differences and anomalies. These qualities are what make this particular brick type such a desired product.

All of our brick tiles are suitable for either internal or external wall cladding.

2. Are they just brick effect tiles?

All of our products are expertly cut from real handmade bricks and reclaimed bricks.

Our buying department always ensures that every brick we source is of exceptional quality and suitable for cutting.

With our state of the art manufacturing facility we are able to ensure a great amount of care and attention is made when cutting these bricks.

We will never us concrete or resin extrusions, only real tiles cut from real brick.

3. What do I need to install your tiles, and can I order these from you?

You will need the following tools available to ensure an easy installation.

1.Notched Adhesive Spreader

2.Mixing Bucket

3. Brick tile Spacers

4. Mortar pointing gun

5. PVA Glue

6. 4” Paint brush

7. Brick Jointer

8. Wire Brush

All the above essentials  are offered on the website.

There are occasions where our customers require different or more specialized tools.

If you require something which is not listed under the accessories page then please give us a call as it may be something we can assist you with.

4. Do you do engineering effect brick tiles?

Our smooth red brick tiles are a purpose cut product which will match in with the majority of red engineering bricks.

We advise you order a sample prior to ordering just to be sure on colour as clay can vary between manufacturers.

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