Amazing video thank you for taking the time to do this. Did you by any chance to get any quotes before you decided to tackle this on your own? If so, how much were they charging you to do that top step of the stoop?
Good effort bro, a little muratic acid diluted with water will take that residue off, just mix a little stiff next time, they also have grout bags you can buy too, they work great!
Thanks. I was very pleased with the results, but after fixing my stone firepit with the mortar and using a piping bag, I think I will always use a piping bag in the future. Just makes the mortar easier to work with. Thanks for watching
You had a broken brick. What did you replace it with? I hoped to see you repair that brick. I have a paver walkway with about 8 cracked pavers. My plan is to remove the pavers and use some type of adhesive and clamp the two pieces of paver together. Then when they are all repaired I’m going to replace the pavers on the walkway. I tried to find replacement pavers but the kind I got aren’t being manufactured anymore. I wish I would have bought a dozen extra pavers when I bought the original ones. What type of adhesive is best to stick two pieces of a paver together?
Always best to replace but if that is not an option. I would use liquid nail landscape and block adhesive ...www.amazon.com/dp/B000BPHN4A/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_apa_gl_i_ZMGWTT390FSDSZ5Z8YZW?linkCode=ml2&tag=onesimple03-20 well thanks for watching
Nice repair, but save yourself lots of time by using a dryer mortar mix, with a bit of portland added. the dry mix won't ooze onto and soak the mix with liquid gray cement water, so your clean up is much easier.
I appreciate the tip, and I'll definitely try that next time! This repair is still going strong. Very grateful I fixed these steps. Well thanks for watching
Yes I learned a lot now I use a bag and it seems a lot cleaner but overall I'm still really pleased the way the brick step came out and is holding up well. Not bad for a cheap fix.
I’m a bricklayer for 20+ years and I would never plaster the bricks with mortar to do joints and wash off. Please do not do what this video showed about the grouting of joints it’s not tile and the cement mortar will get in the brick and will never come out. If you need a mason please let me know.
Thanks for your opinion no mason needed. I'm not a professional bricklayer but I take on many challenges learning from each success and failure. The step came out GREAT extremely satisfied with the results. Since bricks have little holes i can see how some mortar could get stuck in some of those holes and not be able to be washed out but didn't seem to be an issue. Thanks for the feedback hope you enjoyed the video.
@@Neoprenesiren yes to some degree but not water Proof, that is way in most cases on flat masonry work a sealer should be used and will prevent freezing of moisture and water and pop in the missionary.
I thought of that but one of the reason why that brick broke is almost everyone who went down those stairs would step on that exact brick. The main reason for fixing it was more for safety and I would have hate it if someone got injured if I tried to reattach the broken part. Thanks for watching and the comment
Since I've filmed this things have gone up in price but still very cheap to fix... I used very minimal amount of type S mortar and one new brick. Luckily I already had all the tools available. Worth fixing on your own its been about a year since I fixed the brick steps and they're still holding up strong and looks great. Grateful I fixed them.
Yeah, If you have the mason bits, the mason grinder, the mason blades, and the chisel already, you can probably buy the bricks and some mortar for a few dollars. Doubtful most people have all the mason equipment though.
I believe I was that day I had one and I know I brought it there. I always try to wear a mask, ear protection and safety glasses. I really should add that tip in all my future videos. Thank you and thanks for watching
I believe the broken brick was once glued back in place, and it still fell off. Unfortunately, it's in a location where everyone steps on that exact spot. So I felt the brick had to be changed out. If it was on the side and no one stepped on it, i would definitely just use epoxy cement for a quick fix. But if no one stepped on it, then it probably wouldn't be broken in the first place.
Yes, that's correct. Each job will be different and require different tools. Sometimes, you can just use a hammer, chisel, or straight head screw driver to remove old mortar and a bucket and putty knife to mix the new mortar. I was just trying to show how I did it and figure people can buy whatever tools they need.... well, thanks for watching
Easy to follow. i like the fast motion video of the tedious parts of the steps so that the video isn't too long or boring.
Thank you. I try to keep my videos short and straight to the point trying not to get side tracked. Thank you for watching
Great job! Great tutorial! Gonna buy me a hand grinder. Subbed
I'm glad you liked it, and thanks for watching and subscribing!
Amazing video thank you for taking the time to do this. Did you by any chance to get any quotes before you decided to tackle this on your own? If so, how much were they charging you to do that top step of the stoop?
Good effort bro, a little muratic acid diluted with water will take that residue off, just mix a little stiff next time, they also have grout bags you can buy too, they work great!
Thanks. I was very pleased with the results, but after fixing my stone firepit with the mortar and using a piping bag, I think I will always use a piping bag in the future. Just makes the mortar easier to work with. Thanks for watching
Thank you very much. I had the exact thing happen and was able to make repairs yesterday because of this video.
Excellent... I'm glad I could help and Thank you for watching.
You had a broken brick. What did you replace it with? I hoped to see you repair that brick. I have a paver walkway with about 8 cracked pavers. My plan is to remove the pavers and use some type of adhesive and clamp the two pieces of paver together. Then when they are all repaired I’m going to replace the pavers on the walkway.
I tried to find replacement pavers but the kind I got aren’t being manufactured anymore. I wish I would have bought a dozen extra pavers when I bought the original ones.
What type of adhesive is best to stick two pieces of a paver together?
Always best to replace but if that is not an option. I would use liquid nail landscape and block adhesive ...www.amazon.com/dp/B000BPHN4A/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_apa_gl_i_ZMGWTT390FSDSZ5Z8YZW?linkCode=ml2&tag=onesimple03-20 well thanks for watching
Nice repair, but save yourself lots of time by using a dryer mortar mix, with a bit of portland added. the dry mix won't ooze onto and soak the mix with liquid gray cement water, so your clean up is much easier.
I appreciate the tip, and I'll definitely try that next time! This repair is still going strong. Very grateful I fixed these steps. Well thanks for watching
Fair play for having a go. That's a MESS though I'm afraid.
Yes I learned a lot now I use a bag and it seems a lot cleaner but overall I'm still really pleased the way the brick step came out and is holding up well. Not bad for a cheap fix.
Bag?
@@supjay3945 Grout/mortal bag. I hate using them, so I use a hand mortar gun instead when I need to repoint small or hard to reach places.
thank you
You're welcome and thank you for watching
Thanks for sharing
You're welcome, thanks for watching. This brick repair was done over a year ago and is still looking and working great very pleased with the results.
do you think a grout installation bag could spare you some of the mess?
Yes, if I had to do it again, I would use a bag. But overall, the brick steps still look great. I am very grateful I fixed them.
I’m a bricklayer for 20+ years and I would never plaster the bricks with mortar to do joints and wash off. Please do not do what this video showed about the grouting of joints it’s not tile and the cement mortar will get in the brick and will never come out. If you need a mason please let me know.
Thanks for your opinion no mason needed. I'm not a professional bricklayer but I take on many challenges learning from each success and failure. The step came out GREAT extremely satisfied with the results. Since bricks have little holes i can see how some mortar could get stuck in some of those holes and not be able to be washed out but didn't seem to be an issue. Thanks for the feedback hope you enjoyed the video.
How would you do this?? I have parts of my outer house and fireplace that need this done.
I Agree. What a MESS
does mortar prevent water absorption in any way?
@@Neoprenesiren yes to some degree but not water Proof, that is way in most cases on flat masonry work a sealer should be used and will prevent freezing of moisture and water and pop in the missionary.
I would have broken about an inch off ..put some cement and put it back together....Done !!
I thought of that but one of the reason why that brick broke is almost everyone who went down those stairs would step on that exact brick. The main reason for fixing it was more for safety and I would have hate it if someone got injured if I tried to reattach the broken part. Thanks for watching and the comment
8 dollars yea tight !
Since I've filmed this things have gone up in price but still very cheap to fix... I used very minimal amount of type S mortar and one new brick. Luckily I already had all the tools available. Worth fixing on your own its been about a year since I fixed the brick steps and they're still holding up strong and looks great. Grateful I fixed them.
@@onesimpledadcompared to what a Mason would charge ( I charge $50 an hour plus materials ) even if you spent 50 bucks to do this, your money ahead
Yeah, If you have the mason bits, the mason grinder, the mason blades, and the chisel already, you can probably buy the bricks and some mortar for a few dollars. Doubtful most people have all the mason equipment though.
Just FYI, I’d wear that mask while grinding the old mortar off too. Puts a lot of breathable dust in the air.
I believe I was that day I had one and I know I brought it there. I always try to wear a mask, ear protection and safety glasses. I really should add that tip in all my future videos. Thank you and thanks for watching
the easy solution....use epoxy cement to solve the problem
I believe the broken brick was once glued back in place, and it still fell off. Unfortunately, it's in a location where everyone steps on that exact spot. So I felt the brick had to be changed out. If it was on the side and no one stepped on it, i would definitely just use epoxy cement for a quick fix. But if no one stepped on it, then it probably wouldn't be broken in the first place.
8$ to fix if you already have the tools to do this.
Yes, that's correct. Each job will be different and require different tools. Sometimes, you can just use a hammer, chisel, or straight head screw driver to remove old mortar and a bucket and putty knife to mix the new mortar. I was just trying to show how I did it and figure people can buy whatever tools they need.... well, thanks for watching
This is how NOT to do it! Holy sh*t
Thanks for the comment but after 2 years it's still holding up ... well thanks for watching
Sir, can you please post your video of how you do it properly? Please be sure to share your link.