How to Fix Holes in Brickwork | Almost Invisible Repair Hack

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  • Опубликовано: 14 дек 2024

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  • @teach1913
    @teach1913 2 года назад +98

    Good tip! Just an addition, after you have drilled out the hole, blow out the dust and give it a quick spray with water. This allows better adhesion of the new cement and stops the dry porous (possibly warm) brick from sucking out all the moisture from the new cement which can lead to new cement cracking and potentially falling out further down the line

  • @dmcmccormick8065
    @dmcmccormick8065 2 года назад +62

    Great tip!
    Alternatively drill a hole in your neighbours wall to gather dust 👍

  • @CellarDoor1970
    @CellarDoor1970 Год назад +10

    I love to watch guys filling holes on the internet xoxoxo

  • @marctiltman9555
    @marctiltman9555 2 года назад +27

    Once the cement repair has set, paint on a little wash made up of garden soil/earth and water, and rub it in gently with a finger to help age the repair. Alternatively, if you have any around, dap the repair with fresh (as in moist) manure. The chemicals in manure will help age the repair. That's two of numerous other methods.

    • @darinsmith9468
      @darinsmith9468 2 года назад +9

      Indeed. I remember as a student in university, a century-old building had an addition added. To blend the new brickwork with the old, they had a crew spray manure solution with pressure washers onto the new section, and feathered a bit onto the old. They let it bake in the sun for a week or two, and then pressure-washed the entire building, old and new. It matched extremely well.

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 года назад +2

      Interesting 👍

  • @deborahberg4146
    @deborahberg4146 5 месяцев назад +2

    How to fix holes in bricks/ mortar video.
    I had watched another video but that man expected you to match colors of brick by adding colored brick powder repair. He also said to remove wall anchor. The DIY Guy made it so much simpler, easier, no extra expenses. Well worth watching and following his advise.

  • @steves1460
    @steves1460 7 месяцев назад +6

    Good idea. Maybe I’m missing the point, but a smaller drill bit will easily remove the plug without the need for screwing and hammering to sink it into the brick.

  • @RossHbn
    @RossHbn 2 года назад +16

    Got loads of holes and plugs scattered on my brickwork, I'll definitely be using this when tackling that job. Cheers.

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 года назад +3

      A simple and overlooked job that certainly tidies up the outside of the house. Cheers Ross 👍

  • @_tmmy_
    @_tmmy_ 2 года назад +13

    Every time I do drilling or chasing jobs I collect all the brick dust for patching up old holes just like this. Works a treat in most circumstances 👍🏻

  • @spannerssockets6308
    @spannerssockets6308 Год назад +2

    A 10/10 how to tip!
    I recently removed a sink waste external pipe and had half a brick hole. This tip came in handy to fill the hole. I used a spare brick to drill into for brick dust and then using a paint brush and water, brush along the mortar lines for a nice mortar/brick edge. By the way, SF stock a 5kg tub of ready mix mortar .... simply add water.

  • @ByGraceThroughFaith777
    @ByGraceThroughFaith777 2 месяца назад +1

    learned that trick from woodworking, using sawdust from the same wood mixed with a bit of wood glue to hide nail holes on pieces that will be stained later. really does the trick. Awesome tip my friend.

  • @Peter-d5l
    @Peter-d5l 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the tip. I followed your instructions and everything turned out exactly as you said it would!

  • @st2216
    @st2216 Год назад +2

    Never thought of collecting brick dust by drilling onto the same hole! Great idea thank you!

  • @cr8-tivecotv902
    @cr8-tivecotv902 Год назад +1

    This was SOOOO helpful, thank you! I just purchased a home and the previous owner had tons of holes drilled into the back wall. I thought this would be a costly repair. So glad I can do this in just a few hours myself.

  • @chewar7537
    @chewar7537 6 месяцев назад +2

    Perfect! I need to fill a few holes in my brick...thank you for this video!

  • @100vg
    @100vg Год назад +2

    I wouldn't have thought to hammer in the screw plugs. And drilling for brick is brilliant. I have big gaps where gas and electrical pipes have been drilled to install, maybe because a poor job was done and maybe brick chunks fell out over time from settling, vibration and such. I can adapt your procedure for the larger gaps and hide the repairs with brick dust from each area to match better. Thanks for the video!

  • @AJ-cy5nk
    @AJ-cy5nk 13 дней назад

    Love this! Such a brilliant fix ❤

  • @ExtremeShez
    @ExtremeShez 2 года назад +9

    Excellent video Cameron. At my dad's home, an old sky dish was removed by some metal collectors. I'll pop over and try this. I didn't even know mortar repair cement even existed. Love it matey.

  • @531c
    @531c Месяц назад +1

    As a bricklayer myself i do similar repairs. Occasionally i have to repair cracks and damaged bricks . I get a brick, break it up and place a piece the size of a 10 pence piece on a hard surface and pound it with a hammer till theres a pile of dust. As ive normally got bricklaying mortar to hand i wet the damaged brick area, apply the mortar then apply the powder as you did.
    I had no idea there was a mortar in a mastic tube. Learnt something there. Thanks.

  • @huejanus5505
    @huejanus5505 2 года назад +6

    They also sell colourants for brick mortar. Different shades of reds, browns, greys, etc.

  • @Archangel76
    @Archangel76 2 года назад +1

    By far the best vide I’ve found for this problem!

  • @cerealkiller4248
    @cerealkiller4248 2 года назад +6

    Great tip, I’ve plenty of these type of holes to fill around the house, thanks 👍 Every days a school day in the building trade, I’ve been in the game since 86 and I’m always looking for ways to improve.

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 года назад +1

      We should always be developing ourselves 👍

  • @blunderbus3702
    @blunderbus3702 Год назад +1

    Absolutely brilliant, thanks so much for taking the time to produce this video.

  • @alanwallis2467
    @alanwallis2467 Год назад

    Thanks for the video. I'm going to try this method on my wall.

  • @Im_Procrastinating
    @Im_Procrastinating 21 час назад

    Thanks for this dude!

  • @Jeremy-tq2dw
    @Jeremy-tq2dw Год назад

    Now that I see it done, it's so obvious, I can't believe I didn't just figure that out. Thanks man.

  • @wokeupandsmellthecoffee214
    @wokeupandsmellthecoffee214 27 дней назад

    Great tip about the brick dust, brilliant video as always.

  • @chasstevens729
    @chasstevens729 2 года назад +1

    That's a great idea. We have recently moved into our house and have about 10 holes near the front door. Thanks again.

  • @1955Scrap
    @1955Scrap Год назад +3

    Alternative option for brick dust - slide back a roof tile to expose the top of the brick work - chip off a piece of the inside edge of the brick work, Place the chip in a bag and gently crush using a hammer so instead of powder, there will be fine granules which may match the texture of your brickwork.

  • @SuperDeano1000
    @SuperDeano1000 Год назад +1

    Sweet. Thanks for the helpful and straight to the point advice.

  • @19grand
    @19grand 2 года назад +1

    Have loads of these holes in my brick work. Probably due to so many different owners over the years. Looking forward to doing this job and the sense of satisfaction I'll get when completed.
    On the coloured the brick work. I had to angle grind splashes of gloss paint that some moron threw up the side of the house before I bought the house. Grinding it off left some nasty marks on there. To darken it down I dabbed some peanut oil on there and let it soak in. Not perfect, but s lot less noticeable than before.

  • @eeeeeeeeeeeeean
    @eeeeeeeeeeeeean 2 года назад +38

    Wow! What a tip on enlarging the hole to collect brick dust - so simple; how have I never thought of it before!?
    Loving your content, mate. Please keep it coming 👍🏻

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 года назад +2

      Thanks for your comment. Glad you like my content 👍. Plenty more to come!

    • @ExtremeShez
      @ExtremeShez 2 года назад +2

      Agreed, great thinking. Simple yet so effective.

  • @CupidStunt72
    @CupidStunt72 2 года назад +1

    Great video. So simple but effective !

  • @EakanGopalakrishnan
    @EakanGopalakrishnan 4 месяца назад

    The man's an artist!

  • @Engineer9736
    @Engineer9736 2 года назад +1

    First time this year that i actually learn something useful from DIY videos on RUclips 👍

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 года назад +1

      Glad you like the channel

  • @saraohara2504
    @saraohara2504 Год назад

    This is an amazing DIY fix👍👍

  • @djjurky
    @djjurky Год назад

    Fantastic, concise video! thanks

  • @vint5339
    @vint5339 Год назад

    Brilliant tip, and a really cheap way to do it. Thanks for sharing

  • @ShoelessTX
    @ShoelessTX 2 года назад +1

    That is very helpful. I know what I'll be doing this weekend! Thank you!

  • @waynedavies5569
    @waynedavies5569 2 года назад +2

    Hi DIY Guy, This is a great tip… I have several holes & old rawl plugs that have been left and wasn’t sure the best way to tackle this problem. I can now crack on and fix these unsightly areas around my house, cheers, Wayne😀👍

  • @piedthepiper
    @piedthepiper 2 года назад +3

    Great tip! I've tried that no nonsense cement repair before, but getting it out of the tube was near impossible!

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 года назад

      🤗 thanks

    • @jamesrawl3648
      @jamesrawl3648 2 года назад +2

      Either it had gone off or you need a new gun, or maybe you never opened it properly

  • @mowtoegee7049
    @mowtoegee7049 Год назад

    Thanks great video got to repair some holes in garage wall from old plugs, cheers!

  • @MB-rt5bx
    @MB-rt5bx Год назад

    Brill tips. I have prev removed plugs and made it worse! Will try this method on remaiking holes!

  • @jeanh9641
    @jeanh9641 3 месяца назад

    Brilliant! Thanks for that.

  • @monkeyboy8424
    @monkeyboy8424 2 года назад +1

    Brilliant tip. Thanks.

  • @jimmytai1915
    @jimmytai1915 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for sharing

  • @neilholmes7313
    @neilholmes7313 Год назад

    This is genius, so simple, but so effective. Thank you 👍

  • @srspower
    @srspower Год назад

    That's really useful to know.

  • @vman2kay
    @vman2kay 2 года назад +1

    Subbed because of your nice short and sweet videos, which are also informative! Keep it up :)

  • @gordonpayne9735
    @gordonpayne9735 Год назад

    Thanks for a great video!

  • @jonskitch8082
    @jonskitch8082 Год назад

    Perfect, that is my next job!

  • @valmirberisha5232
    @valmirberisha5232 2 года назад

    Thank you kindly. Exactly what I was looking to learn how to fix.

  • @IgorsUncleDave
    @IgorsUncleDave Год назад

    Love your videos brother, I wish you success

  • @contessa.adella
    @contessa.adella 4 месяца назад

    Can’t wait to try this…First I need to drill some holes into my brickwork..😊

  • @elzasmit1879
    @elzasmit1879 9 месяцев назад

    Wow this video is wonderfull, we Re busy repairing our rental home. This going to help us alot. Thank you for the detail advise and tips❤

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  9 месяцев назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @leylah111
    @leylah111 Год назад

    Wow, very smart!!!

  • @musoseven8218
    @musoseven8218 Год назад

    Cracking video and idea, easy when you know how, thanks for sharing 👍✌️😊💜

  • @happyhalimatastyhealthyfoo5576
    @happyhalimatastyhealthyfoo5576 3 месяца назад

    u r so clever and smart great idea❤❤❤

  • @BrodaPaul
    @BrodaPaul 2 года назад +1

    Never seen this before with the brick dust. Simple solution.
    Nice one 👍

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 года назад

      One of them overlooked little jobs. Thanks 👍

  • @johnkeane1896
    @johnkeane1896 2 года назад

    It definitely looks a lot lot better!!

  • @N0321ZZ
    @N0321ZZ 4 месяца назад

    Great tips mate thanks!!! But blowing the dust out afther you drill is better for the cement

  • @IPC0101
    @IPC0101 2 года назад

    Excellent tip

  • @baz5973
    @baz5973 2 года назад +1

    Top vids, well explained and shown. Also the fact you put a link for any tools or materials you use for the job is a plus in my book. Thanks for the channel.

  • @anthonycoundouris
    @anthonycoundouris Год назад +1

    I have a suggestion. Try blowing the dust onto the brick with a straw. You will conserve brick dust and the finish is more natural.

  • @CoachPradipRai
    @CoachPradipRai 2 месяца назад

    Good content, thanks. Worth a subscribe 👍

  • @simonjs
    @simonjs 2 года назад +1

    Amazing. Simple but effective. Great video.
    Now if you could do a video to tell me how to create the time to go around doing this that would be great. 👍😁

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 года назад +1

      I'll see what I can do lol

  • @stephenturner5836
    @stephenturner5836 Год назад

    Excellent video, couldnt agree more and just done this myself when relocating light and installing power cable in wall cavity. Unfortunately had 6 holes in 1 brick to fill in due to the number of lights that have been fitted to house it in its lifetime but its covered them up well. Originally was going the cementone route until i saw this. Excellent and cheers 👍👍

  • @moosehead6147
    @moosehead6147 Год назад

    You the man! Thanks!

  • @ManontheOutside
    @ManontheOutside 2 года назад +1

    Great idea, thanks for this! I usually just patch up with mortar but it looks horrible afterwards. This is a much better solution, thanks!

  • @STV-H4H
    @STV-H4H 2 года назад +1

    I’ve used chips of brick along the walls (there are often little chunks of brick along an exterior wall) that can simply poke into the hole. A ball peen hammer, the ball end, works to tappity tap and bust up the plug.
    Just something I did in a recent doorbell replacement for someone. I didn’t like the previous holes that showed, so I searched a bit and found a chip of brick in the brush.
    Similar to using toothpaste (I know, bad form, being that I’m a pro, but I was once a renter and had small holes that the paint alone wasn’t going to ‘disappear’.) or similar. 😂

  • @denisclinch781
    @denisclinch781 Год назад

    Great tip, thanks. Subscribed.

  • @mrunmoysamal3826
    @mrunmoysamal3826 Год назад

    Excellent!

  • @englishbob2898
    @englishbob2898 2 года назад

    That's brilliant. I love your channel. Everything is so clever and brilliant explained. I've done so many repairs I would have been paying someone for. Thanks for all the knowledge you share. Really appreciated.

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 года назад

      Glad you like the videos. Thanks

  • @magansingodia8511
    @magansingodia8511 18 дней назад

    brilliant!

  • @grahamdrew1069
    @grahamdrew1069 2 года назад

    Ace....oh dear another job on the list

  • @unrealdave1
    @unrealdave1 2 года назад

    Good idea - thanks

  • @robertd9850
    @robertd9850 Год назад

    Was hesitant to drill holes for my outdoor TV mount as it requires 4 fairly large holes. This will be just the ticket but I'm going to save the dust from each of the two bricks when I drill the holes and label them for use later. I have a special box where I store labeled parts and other items that may be needed years later so I'll hopefully be able to find it.

  • @fontybits
    @fontybits 2 года назад

    I see in comments your name is Cameron. Thanks Cameron. I only sub to 5 channels - yours is now No. 6!

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 года назад

      Awesome, glad I made the cut. Thanks

  • @almazabraha
    @almazabraha Год назад

    Thank you very helpful.

  • @kaybee5150
    @kaybee5150 2 года назад

    Brilliant. I have the same problem. I could kick myself for not thinking of this method. I'm on the job this weekend. Thanks a bunch.

  • @gertjegertje1157
    @gertjegertje1157 2 года назад

    So easy if you know. Now I know. Thanks

  • @tarat26
    @tarat26 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing. That's a fab idea. We've just moved into a new property, only small but there are quite a few unsightly rawplugs showing on the brickwork. I would have pulled the rawplugs out and made things worse - my lack of knowledge. Will try in the New Year. Cheers, Best Wishes

  • @danmuygallo
    @danmuygallo 2 месяца назад

    Brilliant

  • @alistairweir5529
    @alistairweir5529 Месяц назад

    Once this has dried, do you know if you can drill into it for use with screws?

  • @boyblunder8889
    @boyblunder8889 2 года назад

    Really nice , simple and effective tip 👍

  • @byrnedes
    @byrnedes 2 года назад

    Great tips.

  • @Digmen1
    @Digmen1 Год назад

    Brilliant. I have quite a few holes like that in my house
    The only thing is having to buy a big tube of that stiff

  • @IlSqueak
    @IlSqueak 2 года назад

    I have never heard of this stuff before. And to find that it's No Nonsense, so therefore it's from my local Big Boys Toy Shop, you can guess where I'm going after work. Have a new subscriber!

  • @cfjackson123
    @cfjackson123 5 месяцев назад

    I did this and it relaly helped and made for a good look my bricks were old though and the dust looked new.
    So if it helped anyone eles there's a product called 'liquid weather' comes in a red spray bottle spray itnot half a coke can and use a very small paint brush or makeup brushes to rub it on the surface.
    Do it in layers slowly let one layer dry and check the next day and keeo going till its dark enough, if you lay it on too thick too fast it still looks good but ita almost too dark 👍

  • @Billythebubble
    @Billythebubble 2 года назад

    Good quick trick to repair some unused drill holes, thanks

  • @stevebrown8163
    @stevebrown8163 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you

  • @sudavies3629
    @sudavies3629 Год назад

    10.32 Hiya What would you suggest to fill in or cap off external waste & tumble dryer hose pipes? Seen a few ideas but thought I’d ask your profession opinion 😊

  • @exwhyz33
    @exwhyz33 2 года назад

    Thanks - please make a 'Quick Tip' series.

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 года назад

      I'll see what I can do 🙂

  • @madebeen
    @madebeen Год назад

    Very helpfull❤❤

  • @hamedmahdavi6788
    @hamedmahdavi6788 7 месяцев назад

    Fantastic.

  • @imperfectpianist
    @imperfectpianist 2 года назад

    Great idea & really simple. Theres a company (StoneLux) that does Brick Repair filler also which I've used in the past. They do a decent colour selection for stone & red bricks, but its deffo going to cost a bit more than just doing this.

  • @roodog3761
    @roodog3761 2 года назад

    Clever idea.

  • @davyarthurs
    @davyarthurs 2 года назад +1

    Nice. Learn something everyday! Quick tip Tuesday video, but on a Saturday 😝

  • @slugie7934
    @slugie7934 7 месяцев назад

    Ive been watching you videos for a while and this one is great as i have moved into bungalow and there are wall plugs in the brick work and also the video with the locktight 55 was really helpful too installing new rads no leaks 👍🏻

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  7 месяцев назад +1

      Glad I could help

    • @slugie7934
      @slugie7934 7 месяцев назад

      @@TheDIYGuy1 cheers one of the brick has blown already from the previous owner.
      Would it work if i put more mortar and shaped it to the brick and added brick dust or just best to leave it?

  • @vivekdesai8500
    @vivekdesai8500 Год назад

    Thanks

  • @huseinkerkuk
    @huseinkerkuk 4 месяца назад

    good idea ....