How to Cast Thin Concrete Bricks
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Thin Concrete Bricks are the best way to do an exposed brick look without actuary ripping out your drywall and upsetting the landlord! Thin bricks look even better than real bricks because you can customize the bricks to have any look you want. You could even make them unconventional colors!
Video on how to cast corner bricks- bit.ly/3ykznQg
How to apply thin bricks to your wall- bit.ly/4bFDx3F
How to make vibration table at home- bit.ly/4bkORm2
Brick Molds (I used BS 611) - bit.ly/3V0Ibnl
Oxide Pigments (I used #160)- bit.ly/3UYEbUf
Superplasticizer- bit.ly/44JayJH
Heavy-Duty Bucket- bit.ly/3yhAKiC
Mixer- bit.ly/3yjwejH
Vibration Table- bit.ly/4dIN2kb
Sealer- bit.ly/3UyLdO8
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This is the best video I've found yet, been looking for DIY options on making brick slips , just wondering about moulds now after this
Glad you found it helpful! I have linked all the materials I used in the description of the video, including the molds
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If they don't have a vibrating table...they can use a large orbital sander on an extended piece of the main boards end. It works. great work, bro!
Wow thank you what a brilliant idea!
Another great video. Thanks Vlad. I’ll check out your store
Thanks!!
welcome
I am from Algeria Thanks for this video, you are a good man
Thanks man! Glad you like the videos!
If the combination of sand and cement makes the concrete , can I just use ready and mix concrete instead of combing the cement and sand? Or using mortar mix instead? Cement is a bit expensive in my area but if mixing cement and sand makes the concrete bricks could you theoretically just used like a concrete mix that’s ready to go for the bricks instead if that makes sense?
Usually ReadyMix will always be more expensive than the raw materials combined like sand and cement. We recommend making your own mix as all additives like plasticizers and pigments are dosed on cement weight, not concrete weight as a whole. If you would still want to use ReadyMix, avoid bags with large aggregate sizes as these specific brick molds are very thin.
wooowww thx from Peru !! great job !!
Our pleasure!
omg tbh i only watch your videos because i have a major crush on you🥺lol but honestly you did a really good job with those bricks keep it up!!!
sales@globmarble.com ;)
@@GlobMarble kinda gotta know, did she email? Lol jk
Can these be use on a floor? If it door patio that is covered and being played over an existing concrete pad? Thanks
Absolutely awesome awesome awesome! Was web browsing for exterior pavers and thought, why can't I make my own? Adding this to my list of projects! Thanks!!!!
Glad I could help!! be sure to check out the part two to this video (how to actually install these) ruclips.net/video/EQ8NWvm-mTA/видео.html Also here is a video on 5 ways to color these bricks- ruclips.net/video/qTl2A2g1Llw/видео.html
Good job & great Idea. Looks like realístic!
Thank you!! be sure to check out our video on how to install these!
Can you apply these to Sheetrock?
Best to attach cement board to your studs and attach the veneer stone to that
how long before you take it out of the mold?
12-24 hours. You can drastically speed up the set time with CSA though- globmarble.com/csa-cement-fast-additive.html
I tried to make some veener brick using concrete and sand without the super plasticizer and they were brittle and easy to break. Any tips ? Could I’ve used too much water or too much sand and less concrete? Or is the super plasticizer a must for strong bricks
The plasticizer reduces the amount of water needed for the mix, making the mix much stronger!- globmarble.com/concrete-additive-water-reducer-super-plasticizer.html
You could also wait longer to demold these bricks, or use a fast setting additive like CSA- globmarble.com/csa-cement-fast-additive.html
What are you using to fill in between bricks? Regular mortar or a grout? My project is an interior wall.
Regular type s mortar mix
Wow...can they also be used on the floor?
Id recommend the thicker bricks for floors- globmarble.com/concrete-stone-mold-brick-ss-5503.html
@@GlobMarble thank you.
Is Sand/Topping Mix better for brick veneer or all-purpose sand? Does it actually make a different when making the veneer
Sand type is important as the shape will determine the concretes strength. We recommend using coarse sands like mason sand or all purpose sand
If I use a high performance cement by Quickrete do I still need to use sand?
Awesome video! Question: the sealer link in the description bring us to a list of sealers. Witch one do you suggest for thoses kind of bricks???
If you are doing exterior, use HS200. If interior, It does not matter. I would recommend GU-20
@@GlobMarble Thanks verry much. Ordering soon.
I have followed your recipe to a T and no matter what I do it’s too dry. It’s unmixable. What am I doing wrong? I’m using regular Portland cement and sand from Lowe’s.
If you are also using Superplasticizer and the mix is still to dry we could have a different moisture content in our sand. Just add more water until it is workable :)
Do you rinse & brush off immediately after removing from the mold or wait a while?
It does not matter when you clean it :)
What dyes are you using? Also, after the tiles dry, they become pale, is there something i can use to make color come back? To darken them, similar to when you use Danish oil on wood to make color rich. I experimented with cement and concrete, similar problem
The pigments and materials are in the description. To darken the concrete, you can use a sealer like I did in the end of the video, again, link is in the description
Thanks for sharing. this is great
Glad you enjoyed it!
How long does it take to cure
Regular concrete is ready for demolding after about 12 hours, but that can be sped up with using a fast setting additive called CSA- globmarble.com/csa-cement-fast-additive.html
How many pours would you get out of one bag of concrete? But you mixed sand with it too, so how do I know how much sand and concrete I need to make enough brick for my entire project?
Every mold will be different, so in the description of each mold on our site we have detailed casting instructions. All molds, tools and materials are linked in the description of the video :)
Hello, I have one more question: can your bricks be applied to the outside of the building or just to the inside. ?
You can apply these anywhere, just be sure to use an exterior sealer instead of an interior one- globmarble.com/stamped-concrete-acrylic-sealer-hs-200.html
Why my brick color from iron oxide its not ok, after production the color is not remaining on the brick, if you touch it with your finger it is releasing the color, can yo help
You have to follow the last step in the video and seal the bricks!!
@@GlobMarble thank you so mutch :D
Have you ever tried laying in a number/letter to be able to make messages with brick? Maybe cookie cutters? I lay patios and would love to be able to have some stones to add a little message
That sounds really nice. Cookie cutters would look too foreign inside the bricks, so I would recommend using molding clay to spell out words on individual bricks inside of the mold, and then texture the clay with a small rock to make it look more natural. cast your concrete into the mold and remove the clay from your casted bricks. You have to remember that the texture will be inverted, so write as if writing through a mirror.
What kind of sealer you use
If for exterior application, use an acrylic sealer. For interior, you can use pretty much any type- globmarble.com/stamped-concrete/concrete-sealer3/
Please, how can I get these molds that make the artificial stone, because what you do I like it very much. Thank you
The links to every product I used is in the description of the video :)
I have a unique question. I have a 1985 house that has a thin concrete brick veneer installed that was recently damaged. Only 4 of those bricks were damaged, they are primarily grey color with dabs of black, red and white, giving it a wavy semi rough texture look. I only need 8 or so, several corners and several straight. Can you make them for me or recommend someone who can? I just need to do a small repair is all. Thanks.
We only manufacture the molds, not the bricks. We do custom molds though, so if you were to remove one brick from your wall and send it to us we could create a custom mold to your bricks :)
@@GlobMarble - thanks for the reply, my veneer bricks are masonry and cannot be removed, 4 of them and a corner brick were damaged. They are 8”Length X 2.5” Height X Thickness 0.25” , Also a corner brick mold. I can email a pic to illustrate what I am trying to repair.
Hey any idea why my bricks came out with a bunch of holes in them?? I shook them for 1 minute and came out with a bunch of holes??? Maybe I used the wrong release agent ? Not sure what I did wrong
Did you use the superplacsicizer?- globmarble.com/concrete-additive-water-reducer-super-plasticizer.html
Did you also use the G1 release agent?- globmarble.com/concrete-release-agent-g-1.html
If yes, maybe you should use a vibration table instead of just shaking- globmarble.com/concrete-stones/concrete-stone-making-equipment/concrete-vibrating-table-en/
What is the recommended type of cement to be used for these?
The most common is portland cement, but you can use white cement for lighter colors, or CSA cement for faster cure time
which cement brand or mix do you use?
The brand does not matter, the type of mortar we typically use is Portland type II
@@GlobMarble do you have a mix recipe for the Portland II? Or is it premixed?
There is detailed mix instructions for every mold on the website. Look at the bottom of the description of each mold, and it will tell you how much of each material to mix.
How much in materials did it take to make one run of those?
We have a detailed list of sand/cement/additive amounts for each mold on our website. In the description of each mold- globmarble.com/old-brick-stone-mold-bs-611.html
Hi do you not have trouble removing air bubbles? I am casting brick slips out of concrete and using a vibration table but still cannot get rid of air bubbles. Any help would be much appreciated
I recommend using superplasticizer to reduce the amount of water you need to use for a workable mix. Also, using the right release agent works wonders for reducing bubbles. Both links to these materials are in the description of this video :)
@@GlobMarble brill thank you
Hello! Great video, I just went on your website but for some reason I did not see whether these were silicone molds or not. I’m assuming they are?
They are polyurethane which is much more durable than silicon, our customers have thousands of casts from one mold if it is cared for :)
Can you use these as a paver floor indoors?
These bricks are way too thin to be installed on the floor. Technically it is possible if done on an extremely even floor, but it is not recommended. We ho have brick pavers available though! globmarble.com/concrete-stone-mold-brick-ss-5503.html
Can this be used for flooring
The bricks are very thin so we do not recomend using these on a floor which is not extremely level. If the floor isnt perfectly level the bricks will crack. This brick mold is designed for use on the floor- globmarble.com/concrete-stone-mold-brick-ss-5503.html
Amazing work and thanks for sharing. Can we know if the sand used is previously mixed with aggregate?
Aggregate meaning gravel? No. The thin bricks are too thin for most gravels, which is why we use a 1 part cement, 2 part sand ratio.
@@GlobMarble thanks for the reply. You mean that the gravel doesn't use in the thin items like brick stone 🧱 ?
Exactly
Can these be drilled?
Yes they can
Hi , great job, what’s the number or the
name of this model precisely my
friend !?
Hey, this mold is called BS 611. I have linked all the products/materials used in this video in the description
legend
Thanks!
What is curing time of veneer??? How many days curing??
Great Video. Do you guys have a flagstone thin brick mold?
Flagstone is too wide to make a thin mold from it, we have this mold though- globmarble.com/ledgestone-mold-ls-2001.html
We need to buy a bag of cement (does it matter what type?) and a bag of sand?
The best ratio is 1 part Portland cement to 3 parts mason sand
Could you material would I need to make roughly 1600 pavers for flooring? Trying to estimate if this would be cost-effective and worth the time it would take
Every mold on our website has detailed mixing instructions with casting weights included
Would you say this is cheaper than buying brick veneer already made?
the concrete costs about 40 cents per square foot, but ready made brick veneer could cost from 13-16 dollars a square foot
Can you please do video on old vintage brick for flooring? Thanks!
Like these ones? globmarble.com/concrete-stone-mold-brick-ss-5503.html
@@GlobMarble thank you, sir!! 🙏🏼
Any time :)
Curious if you can use sand mix to make them since they are under 2" thickness & will be on a wall?
Can you elaborate on the sand mix?
@@GlobMarble it's premix concrete but w/o the rocks. Used for projects under 2" thick.
That is basically what I did in this video
@@GlobMarble where did you get the plasticizer? Does it have different names?
All of the materials/tools are linked in the description of the video
Where can we buy the mold.. and great video. you are really good at giving relevant information and really good at making it interesting.. great job thx :) and you re cute Hehe
Thanks! I used the mold BS-611 but here is a link to all our our brick molds. Also check the description for links to all the materials and tools I used :) globmarble.com/concrete-stones/concrete-stone/brick-stone-molds/
how many days that need to dry?
Let it dry for about 7 days before adding the sealer or installing :)
Is there a temperature range that these need to made? Thanks for your help! Great video 👍
In general, you do not want to cast concrete below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
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This is a sealer used to keep the stones looking brand new for much longer :)
What was the name of the sealer you used? The link goes to many types.
XS- 327
What if you have a large project and need hundreds of these tiles? Seems like a lot of effort
In that case you would need a lot of molds!
What’s the strength? Can you show a drop from hip hight?
The full cure time for concrete is 30 days, and with superplasticizer, after 30 days the concrete could reach from 7-10k PSI which is pretty damn strong. 15 days, and that number is halved.
GlobMarble thanks!!
thanks for the video
No problem!!!
Where is the link for the corner bricks
Here it is- ruclips.net/video/6G4ODpPh8Ik/видео.html
@@GlobMarble thank you
What about industrial corner molds if one needs to make 30 meter per day
There are 2 common solutions for producing more stones. The first is expanding your operation and casting much more molds, or using a fast set additive like CSA to demold your stones quicker. here is a link to the product- globmarble.com/csa-cement-fast-additive.html
The question is not if I need more molds
The corner molds in the video are for hobbiests. How do you stack 30 meters of corner molds
Pls can you train me online
Unfortunately we do not offer training but we have many informative youtube videos available
how much does it cost per mold to make these?
Creative and amazing .. How do I get the template?
Thanks man!
The exact mold that I used is here- globmarble.com/old-brick-stone-mold-bs-611.html
But we have lots more bricks to choose from here- globmarble.com/concrete-stones/concrete-stone/brick-stone-molds/
Has anyone else had a problem with concrete pigment separating from the cement
Need a better mixer
I had it today only. Yesterday i watched the video and tried the sprinkle method. Demold this afternoon after 24 hours. Most of black pigment sprinkled to the polymer mold was on it. Didn't get to the stones i created. I am from srilanka.
I want to make black ones
That would look really cool with white mortar :)
Has anyone used these for an interior floor?
These are very thin, and I wouldn't recommend using them for a floor. maybe you can use our brick floor stamp with an overlay :) a video for that is coming soon
@@GlobMarble What if I already have a solid floor underneath? could I put the bricks made from this mold on top? Im trying to figure out how to have a interior brick floor without spending too much
Or start the car and keep in the trunk for vibration table 😈
Sorry but you have only mixed a very runny mortar mix.
thoo much work i"ll just go buy them them