Were u just lucky that 5 bricks fitted perfectly into that alcove? If they didnt would u still start from the middle and cut each piece down at either side or can u start from one end using a full brick then work along and cut the other end accordingly?
I was just lucky that it worked to full bricks in this instance. Depends how long your run is for how you do it, ideally you don't want to do any less than a half brick on the sides (in my opinion to look like a proper brick wall as you wouldn't never have less than a half cut on the end of a wall). You can sometimes take a bit of a couple of bricks (15mm off each) to make sure you get a half in. How long is the run you are doing?
@SamDaviesBuilder just over 9ft wide so it fits 12 slips starting from one end and the 13th is just slightly long. Approx 0.5 inch needs removing so that could work?
@ yea that will work. If it’s that much you can just take that off the end brick, then on the course above take it off the last full brick before the half. If it’s more than the measurement you say to take off then take it off two bricks or even 3 so it’s less noticeable.
I suppose you could rake them slightly but not as much as regular brickwork due to them being so thin, you wouldn’t want any less than 10mm of mortar less (I think the slips are 20/25mm
Sand suitable for bricklaying, make sure it’s not sharp sand. Our sand in West Wales is building sand but other places have different names for different types of sand
@@SamDaviesBuilder ok basically I’m doing my fire place now for a log burner stripped it back to bare brick but it looks terrible big ugly concrete lintel can these go straight on top? You help and advise is very appreciated
@@Steve-fu3pr the flatter the better you can get the surface. You could stick tile backer board using a heat proof adhesive to whatever surface you need to get it nice and flat. Or use sand and cement render to get it flat ready for the slips. But it could still be done putting the slips straight on an uneven surface you just will use more adhesive and it will be harder to get them tidy. Just ensure you use an adhesive that can withstand any heat and you prepare surfaces accordingly such as using correct primers and not putting slips on top of loose material
Beautiful job mate. You deserve more views and comments! Keep uploading content like this and you'll get them! Will these brick slips be suitable for an active fireplace with wood burner?
Very helpful indeed. Used this guide yesterday, it was faultless thanks to you 👍. Great stuff.
Thanks!! Glad this helped with your project 😃
Mate I gotta say you have done a lovely job on that! 👌🏻
Thankyou, it was a nice job to do!
What's the tool called you are using to smooth the joints after its pointed?
It’s a jointing bar. The one I use is made by Marshaltown
@@SamDaviesBuilder thankyou, you've done a great job of that, really appreciate your response 👍
@@jkenmiller no problem and thankyou 😃
You got a link to the pointing tool used to get muck in the joints?
Great video 👍
Thanks!
This is the link: pointmaster.com
A mortar bag is also good, a bit like an icing bag
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I thought the adhesive needs to be applied to the wall too?
I didn’t on these as I had lines on the wall to follow…
Were u just lucky that 5 bricks fitted perfectly into that alcove? If they didnt would u still start from the middle and cut each piece down at either side or can u start from one end using a full brick then work along and cut the other end accordingly?
I was just lucky that it worked to full bricks in this instance. Depends how long your run is for how you do it, ideally you don't want to do any less than a half brick on the sides (in my opinion to look like a proper brick wall as you wouldn't never have less than a half cut on the end of a wall). You can sometimes take a bit of a couple of bricks (15mm off each) to make sure you get a half in. How long is the run you are doing?
@SamDaviesBuilder just over 9ft wide so it fits 12 slips starting from one end and the 13th is just slightly long. Approx 0.5 inch needs removing so that could work?
@ yea that will work. If it’s that much you can just take that off the end brick, then on the course above take it off the last full brick before the half. If it’s more than the measurement you say to take off then take it off two bricks or even 3 so it’s less noticeable.
Is it possible to do a raked joint with these brick slips?
I suppose you could rake them slightly but not as much as regular brickwork due to them being so thin, you wouldn’t want any less than 10mm of mortar less (I think the slips are 20/25mm
What type of sand would have used for this?
Sand suitable for bricklaying, make sure it’s not sharp sand. Our sand in West Wales is building sand but other places have different names for different types of sand
@@SamDaviesBuilder thanks, have a mortar gun i've never used. Where is W.Wales, I lived in Cardigan for 15yrs.
@@richardwalker6417 they are brilliant tools with the right mix used in them. Cardigan is lovely! Near Saundersfoot I am
@@SamDaviesBuilder love Saundersfoot, many a drunken night at Sands nightclub 🤣
@@richardwalker6417 it’s still going 🤣
EXCELLENT tutorial mate ! Could you tell me what product you used to seal the bricks with Please
Hi, thanks! I didn’t seal them but if I did then I’d use a natural stone sealer. A good brand is ‘Lithofin’
Brilliant tutorial thanks
Thanks!
What colour are these slips please? Thanks 😊
Sorry, customer bought these so I’m not sure. I’ll try and find out though!
@@SamDaviesBuilderAny luck with this? Most I’ve looked at are too red or brown. Those used in your video look ideal!
@@Matt-jm4kb I will try and remember to ask the customer today and get back to you
@@Matt-jm4kb they were from www.slimbrick.co.uk/ but the customer can’t remember which ones they were
Does it only find to plaster
You can go over any flat surface as long as you prepare it correctly
@@SamDaviesBuilder ok basically I’m doing my fire place now for a log burner stripped it back to bare brick but it looks terrible big ugly concrete lintel can these go straight on top? You help and advise is very appreciated
@@Steve-fu3pr the flatter the better you can get the surface. You could stick tile backer board using a heat proof adhesive to whatever surface you need to get it nice and flat. Or use sand and cement render to get it flat ready for the slips. But it could still be done putting the slips straight on an uneven surface you just will use more adhesive and it will be harder to get them tidy. Just ensure you use an adhesive that can withstand any heat and you prepare surfaces accordingly such as using correct primers and not putting slips on top of loose material
@@SamDaviesBuilder thank you
@@SamDaviesBuilder where are you based Sam?
Nice job mate.👍🏻
Thanks!
Beautiful job mate. You deserve more views and comments! Keep uploading content like this and you'll get them!
Will these brick slips be suitable for an active fireplace with wood burner?
Thanks!
With regards to putting them around a Woodburner, I’d say it’s fine as long as you follow the correct clearance distances from the woodburner
@@SamDaviesBuilder thanks!
Good job!
Thanks!
Cut through the customers floor 😂
If I did they haven’t noticed 🤣
Slow but Satisfiing to watch 👍
Thanks! Try this time lapse for a faster version of brick slips ruclips.net/video/tmV20pW3IJU/видео.html
My Apologies, I'd should of said the work is time consuming, watched a of your video's the Attention to Detail is Brilliant, Keep UP The Good Work 🖖
@@georgeomalley6066 ah I see what you mean. Thanks for taking the time to watch them, I appreciate it!
Very tidy
Thanks!
Corners are wrong
Explain please
@@JohnOsCreations straight joint doesn’t look like the corners are tied in
And not half bond on the returns
Ye needs corner slips to make a neater job.