Unsightly internal brickwork.

Discussion in 'Builders' Talk' started by Lordford, Nov 14, 2016.

  1. Lordford

    Lordford New Member

    Hi, has anyone any ideas what I can do with fireplace red brickwork, it was popular in the 80's/90's but we need to get rid. Could I perhaps cover it with something? I've attached a photo. Thanks Lordford.
     

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  2. Looks like slips,hack them off and make good or skim the walls.
     
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  3. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Pretty sure they are brick slips, usually stuck with a tile adhesive, might loose a bit of plaster removing them, but as Dobs said just skim & make good afterwards.:)
     
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  4. Lordford

    Lordford New Member

    I guess I won't know until I start hacking away. Thanks gents!
     
  5. I've seen a lot worse - these are quite nicely dark and rustic :).

    Consider a paint job before hacking them orf, depending on your intended colour scheme and style. A dark slate/charcoal colour, for instance, might look quite striking.

    Or it might look complete pants.

    Try a Google images search for summat like 'painted bricks'.
     
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  6. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    Dynamite is your friend. Make sure you blow them into space!
     
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  7. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

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  8. Joe95

    Joe95 Screwfix Select

    What about this?:D:p

    You own one - Photographic proof!

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  9. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    How did you manage to get a pic of me and my super duper invention? I am reporting you!!! :D
     
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  10. Joe95

    Joe95 Screwfix Select

    Your conservatory windows! You should try curtains or blinds before pulling out your inventions! :D
     
  11. Lordford

    Lordford New Member

    This ought to be called the Screw Loose Community!! I'm thinking I might go with the paint option to waste some more time and money then when that doesn't work get some dynamite, which might just sort some other issues at the same time!
     
  12. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    Do you like the wallpaper behind me?
     
  13. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

    It will look even worse with paint!!! Think public lav and thats what it will look like! lol
     
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  14. Lordford

    Lordford New Member

    Some people (not me I hasten to add) rather enjoy pubic lavs! Perhaps youre right, my main concern is that if I start hacking they turn out to be bricks instead of slips. The job then quickly goes from being something I can do myself to having to get a builder in and we all know what happens then!!!
     
  15. Joe95

    Joe95 Screwfix Select

    I have always had a few screws loose, and i will take it as a complement!:D
    Although the brick slips can look nice, they often make a room feel cold (IMO) and can be an outright hazard with little ones running about.



    Well you did say you would put loads of it up to cover the wall cracks!
     
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  16. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

    You could get a plasterer in and plaster the lot over! Do a proper job.
     
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  17. Mr. Handyandy

    Mr. Handyandy Screwfix Select

    Looking at the edge corner bricks, that don't look like two slips together to make a corner!

    You might be better off hacking a lump of plaster out and seeing where the bricks go to.

    Plaster is easier to repair.

    Mr. HandyAndy - Really
     
  18. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Removing a bit of plaster from above a top row,will confirm whether they are proper bricks or slips.
     
  19. koolpc

    koolpc Super Member

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    Crow bar and a sledge should help!
     

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