Danzka Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 (edited) Hi everyone, I’m wondering whether to finish my brick slips (called Old Water Mill) in bucket or recessed pointing. They are an old style and very irregularly shaped (see pic), what style would lend itself best to these bricks? Many thanks. Edited May 16, 2020 by Danzka Added tags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzka Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 Hi everyone, just seeking advice on what pointing style would be best suited to Olde Water Mill style brick slips? They’re quite irregularly shaped, see pics... I’m thinking of either recessed or bucket, leaning towards recessed, but have read that is best suited to more modern sharper shaped bricks??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyshouse Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Unquestionably weather struck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundtuit Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 I think colour is going to be more important than style; that's what you'll notice until you're up close. Does it have to match anything? You might also want to consider what sand is used - I've used sharp sand to blend in with existing old pointing in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Our bricks are similar and we went for bucket handle although a 1" dowel was actually used. Got any spares bricks you can experiment with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MortarThePoint Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Could recessed not be difficult with brick slips as less brick for the mortar to key on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzka Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 13 hours ago, Roundtuit said: I think colour is going to be more important than style; that's what you'll notice until you're up close. Does it have to match anything? You might also want to consider what sand is used - I've used sharp sand to blend in with existing old pointing in the past. Thanks for responding, this is a feature wall as part of the living/kitchen/dining area - so it will be real up-and-close as the island is about 1m from it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MortarThePoint Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Looks really nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzka Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 43 minutes ago, MortarThePoint said: Could recessed not be difficult with brick slips as less brick for the mortar to key on? The brick slips are 20mm thick and would do a 5mm recess, other companies sell 15mm brick slips so there should still be enough...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 If it is internal then I’d be inclined to use a decent coloured grout and very carefully point them. It is a messy job anyway and you’ve got kitchen appliances and doors to avoid. I would be removing all the doors and taping and sheeting up very carefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MortarThePoint Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Danzka said: The brick slips are 20mm thick and would do a 5mm recess, other companies sell 15mm brick slips so there should still be enough...? Unless your parties are particularly wild the mortar won't have to withstand much 'weather' so I'd expect you've plenty of depth there Edited May 17, 2020 by MortarThePoint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 A light brush when it's near set then a sponge to rub it smooth and fill in any cracks. Will look more old and rugged like the bricks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzka Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, PeterW said: If it is internal then I’d be inclined to use a decent coloured grout and very carefully point them. It is a messy job anyway and you’ve got kitchen appliances and doors to avoid. I would be removing all the doors and taping and sheeting up very carefully. Yes, I am, just not sure which pointing style to go for...what do you think would work/look best? I’ve heard recessed highlights the bricks more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzka Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, Declan52 said: A light brush when it's near set then a sponge to rub it smooth and fill in any cracks. Will look more old and rugged like the bricks. That actually covers another query I had thanks Declan52, how best to finish it? How do you reliably tell when it’s near set? Just poke a test bit you have set aside from the mix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzka Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 13 hours ago, tonyshouse said: Unquestionably weather struck I don’t think I’m good enough to do that ?. If you had to choose between bucket or recessed, which would you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzka Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 12 hours ago, Temp said: Our bricks are similar and we went for bucket handle although a 1" dowel was actually used. Got any spares bricks you can experiment with? Unfortunately no, good idea though... did you have any trouble with the irregular shape of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyshouse Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Bucket handle is the most weatherproof so I would go for that - it is quick, secret is don’t touch it with a brush til powdery or it will smear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzka Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 19 minutes ago, MortarThePoint said: Looks really nice Cheers ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Recessed would look best I think as you do not need it to be weatherproof. I like the way the coursing works in with the ceiling, cupboard and beams. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, Danzka said: That actually covers another query I had thanks Declan52, how best to finish it? How do you reliably tell when it’s near set? Just poke a test bit you have set aside from the mix? It will say on the back of the grout bag how long you have to work with it. How warm the room is will also effect it. Should be dry to touch but not set. Wouldn't go bucket handle as that is just jointed up like standard bricks would be finished. Sponge would look like this. I'm going for an old brick wall look that has nice modern units with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzka Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 1 minute ago, tonyshouse said: Bucket handle is the most weatherproof so I would go for that - it is quick, secret is don’t touch it with a brush til powdery or it will smear This is inside the house so weatherproofing is not an issue, see pic. Is it correct that recessed highlights the bricks more than bucket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzka Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, Declan52 said: It will say on the back of the grout bag how long you have to work with it. How warm the room is will also effect it. Should be dry to touch but not set. Wouldn't go bucket handle as that is just jointed up like standard bricks would be finished. Sponge would look like this. Yes, I get 60 minutes. That’s looks nice, so the brushing kind of recesses it a bit and the sponging smoothes out the brush marks - is that the idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, Danzka said: Yes, I get 60 minutes. That’s looks nice, so the brushing kind of recesses it a bit and the sponging smoothes out the brush marks - is that the idea? Yeah the brush will take off any rough bits and the sponge leaves it nice and smooth. Similar to finishing off ordinary tiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzka Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, Declan52 said: Yeah the brush will take off any rough bits and the sponge leaves it nice and smooth. Similar to finishing off ordinary tiles. I like it, saves me buying a chariot and negotiating around all the odd shaped bricks as a bonus. I like the idea of recessed, but all the odd shaped bricks make me wonder if it works work or not. Thanks for taking the time to lend me your experience @Declan52, appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 I like recessed but my brickie did this (fir the whole outside of the house as well), a mixture of sand and lime to give an “old look 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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