Welcome again to Tom’s Top Tips, the must go to blog for all those people looking into the world of real clay Brick Tiles.
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This months questions are featured below:
Can I have a brick tile feature wall in my hallway?
Yes you can have a brick tile feature wall in a hallway. A hallway is usually a corridor or transition point between rooms.
Feature walls do not need to be large then can just be small areas of surface that given some attention can transform a hallway.
Can I paint my real brick tiles?
Yes you can paint real clay brick tiles.
Brick tiles are the same as any other masonary product and can be painted so long as the surface has been prepared prior to painting.
The brick tiles must be completely dry and free from dust and moisture.
A suitable primer should be used before painting the surface using masonry paint. Breathable primers and paint are advised under all circumstances as they will help to prevent damp patches.
Do brick tiles fade over time?
Unlike some concrete and composite products, brick tiles are cut from fired clay and certainly will not fade.
If over time the colour of the brick tile changes, this is more likely due to atmospheric conditions and weathering. Soot, ash and dirt can all affect the colour of brick but can always be removed with a cleaner.
How do I clean a mortar pointing gun?
Remove tube and nozzle and take apart the gun into its various pieces.
Shake and knock out any dry material that has stiffened in the tube.
Use a stiff hand brush to remove any loose debris from the outside of the gun.
Rinse thoroughly with clean warm water. Using a bottle brush or even a new toilet brush will help to the the inside of the tube fully clean.
Once dry, assemble your mortar pointing gun and it will be ready for its next use.
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