DIY Faux Brick Wall - Most realistic (Complete tutorial) #fauxbrick

Decorator for almost 40 years Harry Anstice shows you how to create a very realistic fake brick wall using joint compound.
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[leiamassey]

Thank you! Building a home right now and have champagne taste and a beer budget. This is a game changer.

[debidehm]

My Dad this type of faux brick over 45 years ago. How he did it was he colored the material that he put on the wall (sparkle) in a few different colors then slathered on the wall. It would eliminate the tedious part of painting each brick. Always looked good. If any of the bricks needed some extra love, he would then do that after.

[DIYnoir]

I've watched a million of these faux brick videos and this is the best. the corners are impeccable! thank you for sharing :)

[Ravenne]

This video is extremely helpful. I've been waiting to do this myself for ages, , but I didn't have clear picture of how to go about it. Mu husband isn't into doing this kind of thing. I'm seeing a lot of techniques I learned in my art classes. The hardest part of this project, for me, is measuring to lay out the tape.

[millin]

Brilliant idea, was saving up for the the actual templates, this far better than the real thing thanks for the share

[rhondahumes]

Well Done! I am going to try this on a wall in my kitchen, wish me luck!

[FlyingHigh]

English gent, professional, well explained 👏 👌
Cheers

[ddubshow]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! I tried it out this evening, and it looks so great!

[meysaali-guzman]

Thank you for the tutorial! Definitely will try this at home

[bevbricker]

Nice explanation and method. Thank you. FYI - That is masking tape, possibly painter's tape - duct tape is much thicker and stronger.

[southernlady]

Great concept! Very creative! How thick are you applying the filler onto the wall? Ty for sharing!

[SusanSP-zz]

hi there. would you think a beginner would have success with this ? I dont thave any diy experience but would love to give this a go inside our old fireplace

[monkeysgoneheaven]

Very impressive! I’m tempted to give it a try. How easy do you think it would be to REMOVE It in the event you messed it up, or if you just decided you didn’t like it?

[christinalavin]

Hi, do you think this would work behind a log burner in the little alcove? Or would the filler material melt. Also what was the first layer of grout paint? Thank you I love this!

[angiebrooks]

Hello friend! thank you for this tutorial!! I am going to do this wall as a kitchen backsplash as thin brick is VERY expensive-what do you suggest "sealing" it with?? I want it to stay rough textured and matte(assuming you used a matte finish??), but I feel it needs sealed??? What are your thoughts on this?

[reef___Q]

nice video :) thanks for sharing . can you post a link what paint did you use to paint the bricks ? ( that red-brown one ? ) cheers

[Eddie_H_]

Can I ask what filler you used please for this? What is it actually called here in the uk? The owner in the diy shop looked at me silly when I asked for joint compound he gave me a small thing of normal filler for small cracks 😂this is the only video I’ve found in the uk but my question is what is it called here is joint compound the American word for it ? And what would I ask for please thanks 😊

[shainazion]

Do you use TSP or other to clean the wall before putting the compound on to form the "bricks"??

[catparsons]

This is fantastic, thank you! Is snagging filler the same thing as what you've used?

[leiamassey]

Why the three strange brick shapes? I like the effect. Is that common?