Hands down, the most talked about element in the Mulberry House is the faux brick wall. Not one person stepping into the dining room for the first time thought that it wasn’t real exposed brick. In fact, after we informed people that we built the feature wall out of 4X8 hardboard wall panels, most of them moved closer to feel it because they didn’t believe us. And, after touching the bricks, people still couldn’t accept that it was fake.
I was inspired to attempt this faux brick wall after pinning a post from Corey at Sawdust2stitches. She includes a video on how she accomplished the technique of smearing the spackling over the hardboard.
I am not tech savvy, and also not awesome on video, so therefore you will not see me give you any live demonstrations on how to achieve the beautiful end result. However, I am super great at taking lots of pictures, so hopefully I can walk you through step by step on how we built our feature wall.
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First off, we purchased our brick panels from The Home Depot. There are several stores that sell these brick panels, I just happened to like Home Depot’s brick colors the best. Any of them should work just fine. The one we chose was the Kingston.
Before bringing the panels into the house, I notched out the bricks so that each panel would piece in together, and give the illusion of a real brick wall. These panels are specifically designed to fit together and have their seams hidden, but we just didn’t want to take the chance of being able to spot a straight vertical line after hours of labor. So, we chose to make notches.
I tested a couple of different tools, but in the end, I thought the jigsaw worked the best. This is the one that I use and it works great. It’s extremely simple to notch out the bricks. Just follow along the grout lines with the jigsaw. It does not have to be exact or perfect in any way. Don’t stress.
The picture below shows why I was inspired to build the brick wall in the first place. Century old plaster walls that we didn’t feel like ripping out and redoing. We thought it would be a perfect opportunity to undertake something new, and create a focal point in the room.
Once we had our panels notched out, it was time to hang them up on the wall. On the first board, you notice that we kept the straight edge of the panel, without any notches, so that it could hug tight against the corner. I forgot to mention that you should save the little bricks that you notch out/off of the hardboard. You can use these later if you have small spots that need to be filled back in. We used little remnant pieces here and there to cover our wall.
Corey (my inspiration girl) didn’t apply Liquid Nails on her brick wall because she desired to have the option to take it down if she changed her mind. We, however, knew that if someone removed this paneling, they were going to be extracting the plaster walls too, because they were in such a dreadful state. Therefore, we used the crap out of our tubes of Liquid Nails.
We laid the boards flat on the floor and applied the liquid nails all over the back side of the panel with a caulking gun, and then pushed the brick sheeting up against the plaster walls. Once we pressed our hands firmly all over the front of the hardboard to help the liquid nails adhere to the walls, we used a brad nailer all around the edges and center of the 4×8 sheets to ensure that those panels were not going to fall down.
I honestly liked the look of the brick wall just like this. But, I had my heart set on the resemblance of an old exposed brick wall. I thought the “exposed look” fit with the feel of the house better than the plain old brick.
When we finished piecing all of the hardboard together (this took my husband some time around the opening into the living room. It was reminiscent of building a puzzle in many areas), it was time to caulk the seams. We used this, and it worked great for us. Again, it was messy, and rather sloppy, no need to be perfect.
As soon as all of the caulking was dry, we were prepared for the spackling. I actually used Joint Compound for our wall. I would just scoop a bit up on my trowel, and smear it’s nice and smooth consistency all down the wall in one big swipe. Working in about three foot by three foot sections at a time seemed to have the best outcome. Don’t get too carried away with too large of a section. It’s more advantageous to work in small patches.
After I noticed that the joint compound was drying out a bit (I could see the change in color and consistency), I would take my trowel, and “rough up” the compound a smidge and smear it all back around so that the final effect would appear rough and old and a bit crumbly. This took me awhile to get my technique down, but once I got it mastered, I really enjoyed the process. I wanted the color of the brick to peak through the spackling, so I was careful not to apply the compound on too thick.
Because spackling will leave a white residue on your hands and clothing if not sealed properly, several tutorials that I read recommended sealing the spackling with a “white wash”, or watered down paint. However, I did not want the appearance of my brick wall to change once I had worked for hours on “just the right look.” So, a friend of mine recommended using a polycrylic. It was the perfect solution. It does not yellow, and gives the wall a beautiful finish. My contractor sprayed it on with a paint sprayer.
Once we had the wall completed, it was screaming for some barn lights. I got these little cuties at The Home Depot. Love them.
I could not be happier with the end result. It gives the dining room the perfect ambience for a fun little dinner party.
Ok! Now go and build your faux brick wall! You can do it! It’s super fun and simple.
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I love this wall…. I’m curious if you sealed the joint compound? I have read on other blogs that it will flake off?
Thank you.
Mel
Hi Mel. Yes, I sealed the wall with a polycrylic. I provided the link in the post. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks!
We are completely done with our brick wall following your instructions to a T! Thank you! I’m nervous about the top coat- I do not want it turning yellow and I don’t want the wall to be shiny. Can you tell me which finish you used of the Poly???
Yay! I’d love to see a picture. The polycrylic I recommend is water-based, it does not turn yellow, and it has a lovely, matte finish.
This is gorgeous. I am going to buy a panel and goof around with it before committing to putting it on the wall. Thanks for this post!
Great! Let me know if you have any questions! I’m happy to help.
I love the faux brick. Looks awesome. Could you tell me how many sheets of paneling you used & how much of the joint compound needed. I will be using 2 sheets of paneling. Also where was the caulking used ? Thank You !
Thank you! I think we used 4 panels. I probably used close to half of a five gallon bucket of joint compound. I used the caulking in the joints in between each panel.
Hi. I was wondering why the compound you recommended does not look like same one that is in the picture. Light blue lid in picture but red lid at amazon site. Thanks
I’ve been asked that a lot:). Any joint compound will work. I’ve used several different brands—all work great. I just wanted you to have an idea of what to get. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Looks great, thinking of doing this on the walls going down to the basement. I also love what you did on the ceiling. Is that bead board?
Great! Thank you! It is bead board, with a simple grid pattern on top.
So did you have electrical work done before you put panels up for your barn lights ? And then just cut out hole for the lamp? Thank you !
We actually had our contractor run the electric after we did the brick panels. Our situation was unique because we had the wall open on the opposite side of the brick panels (in the living room)—so it was easy to access the inside of the wall to run electric.
I had the same question. I love the barn lights but my panels are already up ☹️ Wish I could find and alternative light battery operated or something
I’ve seen bloggers hang sconces they like and put battery operated lights inside!
Your wall looks amazing. Great job!
Thank you so much!
where did you purchase the panels from?
great job
We purchased ours at the Home Depot, but most big box stores carry the brick panels. Thanks:)
Wow!! You did a terrific job! Very inspiring and thanks for the info 👍🏼
Thank you so much! My pleasure.
Is roughing up the compound how you got more of the brick to show through? Once you spread the compound can you wipe it off to get your desired look? You done a beautiful job!!
Yes it is. You could achieve your desired look 100 different ways. I’ve received lots of pictures from people who have used my tutorial, and it seems everyone has their own little way of accomplishing their desired look. Have fun with it and send me pictures when you’re done:)
I’m in the process of creating my faux brick wall by following your instructions. I’ll let you know how I do. I’m nervous to say the least🤪 Thanks again!
Wonderful! Please send me pics of your wall when you’re done! I’d love to see it!
I put up two panels in my living room. It was so white after doing everything that I tried multiple times dabbing the joint compound with a wet sponge only for it to reveal more red and the once it dried revealed white again. I then used a towel and also light grade sand paper to rub off the compound and expose the red of the brick more. Now I’m done and I haven’t put a sealant on yet but I just can’t come around to liking the look. It looks so fake. Any advice?
I’m sorry, I’m not sure what to advise without seeing your wall in person.
Incredible job! Definitely considering this in my loft
Thanks, John. I highly recommend you do it. You’ll love it!
I love this….yours looks the best from any other one I’ve seen. I’m doing this as my kitchen backsplash.
Thank you so much! You’ll have to send me pictures of your finished backsplash! I’d love to see it!
How did your backsplash turn out? I’m wanting to do the same.
Wow it is wonderful job! How do you apply the compound? It is white?
Thank you! We just use putty knives to apply the compound. Yes, it is white.
How is your joint compound white? Most are more of an off white creamy color?
Awesome job! We are interested in doing a faux brick wall for a wall in our bonus room that a dart board is on. What is the final texture once everything is sealed? Will the wall hold up to darts that may miss the board?
Thanks, Caitlyn. It’s a rough texture even after the wall is sealed (just like an old exposed brick wall). Even if the wall gets holes and such with the dart board, it can always be “repaired” with more joint compound and sealer. Think of the wall like art…it can always be messed with and changed and still be good. I think it’s an ideal wall for a dart board, because it’s more easily “fixed” than a drywall wall. Let me know if you have any more questions.
We have a vaulted ceiling. Can the panels be cut to accommodate?
Absolutely. You just need a good jig saw to make the angled cuts:)
Love it and what an adorable house! I’ve been looking for inexpensive options for my kitchen backsplash. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience!
Thank you, Deanna! This would be a great option for a backsplash!
I’m curious if this method could work on my fireplace? Do you think it would look okay at the corners where the sides walls meet the front. Wonder how I could pull off that seam.
I, personally would be nervous to try it on a fireplace. In my opinion, I think the best application would be a flat wall.
Wow! I have been wanting to do this in my kitchen nook but everyone says you see the seams on the brick panels and I thought it would look too fake. Your idea to cut the edge is perfect! Thank you for sharing. I will now try my kitchen!
You’ll have to send me a picture when you’re done:). Have fun!
I just love it! You explain every step very clear and understandable. Now I feel more confident to do this on the living room wall (the wall is cement because of the construction where I live all walls are cement). This project is now in my to-do list for October. Fingers cross!
Thanks for sharing
That’s great! Thank you! You’ll have to send me pictures of your finished wall.
This looks gorgeous! I want to do this as an accent wall around our fireplace in the living room. Would you be able to tell me approximately how long it took to cut the panels, hang, and smear the sparkle? I’d love to have this in place by the holidays if I have enough time!
Thank you! Depending on the size of your wall and how quickly you work, I’d say it’s doable in a weekend. We finished the wall in the blog post in two half-days. Send me pics of your finished wall. I’d love to see it!
Just finished my wall and I couldn’t live it more! Thanks so much for your informative post, it was very helpful!
That makes me so happy! Thanks for letting me know!
You have inspired me to make a change in my dining room too! I had no idea that the bricks came in sheets! My husband is getting a jigsaw and a brad nailer for Christmas – he doesn’t know it yet!!
Your home is beautiful and I would love to make more changes to my house!! thank you for posting this!!
How exciting! Thank you! My pleasure:)
Hi there!
Just finished my wall and I’m loving it!! Curious if you sealed it with a satin, matte, semi-gloss or gloss polycrylic…
Thank you
Carrie
Oh I’m so glad! I used the matte. I didn’t want mine to be shiny at all. 🙂 I’d love to see a picture!
How did you apply your sealant? And do you have pics!
We sprayed ours with a paint sprayer, but people have also used paint rollers to apply it.
I love love your wall! I think i would like to try this in my bedroom as a accent behind my bed but was curious how much this project would vost. can you say how much it cost you, also why did you choose spacking the wall could i just do a white wash to give it the look or are the brick panels flat when you get them?
Each 4×8 panel costs approximately $25. I used 2 gallons of spackling to every three sheets of paneling. You can definitely just white wash, but I think the spackling makes the brick wall look old and more authentic. It also helps hide the seams.
I like that you notched out the faux brick so as not to have a straight seam, as no matter how much we try to cover that it’s still noticeable. Your way is far less so. However, I am going to do one of my walls and when I do, I’m going to first color the spackle that I use in the notches to match the brick as much as possible….. then spackle over the whole thing with the white. I think then the white won’t be so pronounced where the pieces meet, and that should do the job I’m wanting. Great job tho’….. much better than most!
Sounds great! 👍
beautiful job! I am wanting to do this look on the section of my dining room wall where there is a hidden chimney anyway (behind plaster). I have always loved this look, especially after my Mom and I used a sponge to stamp faux bricks above her stovetop and they look so real.
Were your light wires already in that wall, or how did you add them so easily?
Thanks! This house was a complete renovation, so we had to rewire the whole house. The wall behind this one was open, so it was a fairly simple project for our electrician.
Can I ask you the name of the lights you got from Home Depot?
I’m so excited to start this in our finished basement 😍😍
I wish I remembered. I started blogging after we finished this house, so I didn’t keep as good of records as I do now. So sorry.
I love your post, very helpful! Thank you! Can you explain notching out of the bricks in better detail? Did you cut in the middle of the grout line? Did you cut the grout line completely off or did you cut right next to the grout line?
I tried to stay in a range from the middle of the grout line to hugging the brick. It takes some readjusting sometimes if the panels don’t fit together exactly right.
And I’m so glad the post was helpful! Thanks for letting me know!
Just completed this project, and it tturned out great. My wife is very happy with what I did, so anyone can do this. I made 1 mistake and bought a gallon of polycrylic, not knowing that it spreads very well, so a quart would have been sufficient.
Wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing!
Hi! How did you apply the polycrylic? I am worried about applying with a brush as I don’t want any “clumps” caught in the joint compound.
We sprayed ours on with a paint sprayer, but I’ve had several people tell me they use paint rollers and it works well.
I was wondering if it would discolor the joint compound to the orangey tone of the brick if brushed or rolled from dragging it across? But wondering how messy it would be to spray inside a finished room as to avoid overspray to any other areas.
Honestly, I have noticed that it turns a bit of a color sometimes if I mess with the joint compound too much. The color from the panels sometimes does bleed into the joint compound just a bit.
Is that brick panel okay to use in a bathroom?
I’ve never done one in a bathroom. I might be concerned with moisture affecting the brick panel…
Hi, you have inspired me to do this project for one of the room. I just got done with the compound on the wall. I noticed the compound color is changing to yellow. Was it the same for you? I am thinking about painting them semi gloss white instead of polycrylic because I am afraid that the yellow will stay. I wish I can show you the picture here but I’m not see that as an option. P.s I ordered everything from your link so they are exactly the same.
I imagine it might have something to do with the color coming off of the brick panel. I have done several of these walls, and I have noticed that it does sometimes gets a yellow tint also. I have painted the wall white instead of using the polycrylic as well. I painted the wall white in our Connector flip and loved it.
Hi! Curious if the polycrilic can be rolled on!? I don’t have a spray gun! What are your thoughts on that?
Absolutely. I think several of my readers have used a roller and it worked just fine.
Thank you for the inspiration and guidance. We used the same brick, followed by a gray primer because we didn’t want any red, then the white joint compound which brought the texture back and finished off with black latex paint smear to seal it. I tested the poly on a separate piece and it started to change the appearance we were going for. Wish I could post a picture.
Oh I would love to see! Can you message me on Instagram? @therestoringhouse ❤️
Hey! I love this and we are currently doing it in our kitchen! When you place the polycrylic over it does the thin spots get a little darker?
I would say that would be true, yes.
Thanks so much for this blog and for the inspiration! After reading this, I requested this from my husband as my “Mother’s Day Project” and we did a small wall. We used two panels, notched the brick pieces as you recommend, and followed all of your steps. My project turned out pretty fantastic. One thing that worked well for me: I sanded the caulk a bit between the panels so it wouldn’t look quite so bumpy compared to the rest of the wall, and that really helped.
That makes me so happy! Thanks for sharing!
Love this whole look! Only problem I’m having before we start this project is to figure out how to hide the seams in the walk ways to the formal living room and dining room. We have an older home almost 80 years old and we have the round door way arches.. There is no molding there so we cant hide the edges of the paneling on the doorways when we put it up at the top of door walk ways.And husband wants to keep the round original door ways instead of squaring them out .Would you have any ideas on how work with that and be able to hide the bottom of the panels at the top of the arch ways.. are wanting to do this look in our Foyer coming in the front door that leads up to the second floor.. Would love any help or ideas! Also we are first timer do it yourselves.
I’m sorry, I don’t know how you would accomplish this look with arches…
I would think if you did a soldier course with bricks cut out of your panels, it would really set off the arch. Did it with thin brick in my kitchen alcove. You will just have to cut the curve , and leave enough space to do the soldier course, which would have wider joints at top, and narrow at bottom. Do internet search for brick walls with arches, and see what you think. BTW, going to use your technic on my kitchen wall, as they are in used brick, still too red for a kitchen with only north facing windows. Love your site.
That sounds great. Thank you!
Could you remove those doors and use half bricks on the underside of the arches? Then just build a new casing for a straight top door and leave the space between the arch and door frame on top, open. If the doors are not for privacy, like for a bedroom, they may not be necessary. You could try a sliding barn door, if needed, instead.
Can you wipe down this after you put the poly over it? I’m considering doing a backsplash too but worried about cleaning it
I don’t know if I would recommend it for a backsplash. I don’t think it would be very wipe-friendly–the texture is so rough…
This looks fantastic. Really well done! I bought these panels last week and you’ve done precisely what I am aiming to do, and as a bonus it’s not nearly as involved as some other techniques.
A few questions (sorry for so many!):
1. Since you mentioned you’ve had some of these panels turn yellow before when spackling, do you think pre-sealing the wall with the poly before applying the spackle would work to prevent that? (of course, doing it at the end of the project as well)
2. For the jigsawing, did you have to flip every other panel upside down for them to line up for the cutting and hanging?
3. Wondering how necessary the finger jointing of the bricks would be when using so much joint compound. Did you ever try it the other way and just line up the seams?
4. How did you rough up the joint compound to keep the brick feel? This is the real reason I’m skipping painting the bricks and going for joint compound!
Any other tips learned?
1. I would probably recommend a shellac by Zinnser if you’re worried about the panels turning a color when you apply the joint compound. The shellac is a stain blocker that a lot of furniture artists use to prevent bleedthrough in their final painted piece. But, I can’t guarantee how great the joint compound will grab onto the panels if you do that as I’ve never done it. 🙂
2. The panels are made to fit together. You just have to lay them out and see how they fit together. I don’t know that there’s technically a “top” and “bottom”.
3. I’ve had people try to just line up the seams without notching the brick, and they generally see a line where the panels come together.
4. I’ve done these brick walls several times now with many different people, and everybody kind of develops their own technique. I would practice on a scrap section of brick before doing your “real” wall so you get a feel for what you like. For me, I just lay on the joint compound, let it almost dry all the way out and then take my putty knife and scrape it off a bit and rub it around to give it a crumbly look.
5. Have fun with it! It’s a fun process!
Hi! I’m planning to start this project. My only question is I don’t have the ability to have a contractor spray the poly acrylic. Is there another way to seal it than having to have a contractor spray it?
Yes. You can just roll the polycrylic on with a paint roller.
thank you for the showing the pictures with a ship lap wall also, I have been looking to see how the brick and ship lap sit next to each other. Can you tell be about your ceiling or direct me to a link on how you created this look?
There are lots of tutorials on Pinterest. I’m not sure which one we chose, but there’s lots of inspo on that site. 🙂
I made the mistake of getting the joint compound that starts purple then turns white when dry. Well it turned yellow when dry. So I had to do a white wash over the top to cover it up.
Oh no. Did it turn out ok in the end?
How is your joint compound white? Most are more of an off white creamy color?
It must have to do with the brand of joint compound…
Hi! Thank you for posting! I’m going to do this in my kitchen. I was wondering if you could tell me what you used for your trim? What width and where can I buy it? A link would be wonderful! Thank you so much!
Do you have a link to where you purchased 3 lights?
I’m sorry I don’t. I took these pictures before I started blogging, so I didn’t keep good records of my purchases back then.
Hello,
I have recently put up my faux brick wall and now I’m stuck on the what products I want to use. I came across your post and this is the end result I’m looking for. I have the joint compound but wanted a rougher look. I like how you explained how you went back as it dried to “rough” it up a bit. Do you have a video of this?
Thank you,
Kristy
I wish I did. I should probably take a video next time I install one of these walls.
Help! I have done a small portion of my wall exactly the way you recommended and the spackle has turned orange overnight. Thankfully I only did a small area. Any suggestions would be helpful! I am reluctant to continue but have to do something!
I’m so sorry, I’m super late responding to comments on this post. Did it work out?
I am at the beginning stages of this in my Master Bedroom. I’m concerned about the red coming thru. Was thinking maybe adding some gray white wash prior to adding the sheetrock plaster. Or maybe just do the gray in places haphazardly. Also, the joint compound? Is is silicone? Worried about it getting rubbery. Thanks.
You can leave as much of the red showing through as you want/don’t want. The joint compound isn’t rubbery at all. More chalky/crumbly.
Hi! I want to know what you did between bricks did you leave the compound ? thanks
Yes, I left the joint compound between the bricks.
My company produces the Kingston brick used in this amazing wall. I would like to know if I am able to use these photos in a digital marketing campaign. I will of course provide the links to The Restoring House.
Of course! That’s great. Thank you!
How do you finish the top or side off? I would not have trim on the top or sides of mine ? Caulking?
Caulking would work, but I would probably fill it in with more joint compound to keep the look consistent.
Hi! This looks absolutely beautiful and you have explained everything so perfectly. It’s rare for me to finish reading a how-to without a million lingering questions. I do have one question that’s probably stupid but I’m always second guessing myself. How did you cut the bricks along the grout with a jigsaw when you got the vertical part of the brick? I can see how you would cut the horizontal lines, but how did you round the corner so tightly to cut the vertical? Thank you so much for posting this, it was really so very helpful.
Hi! Thank you! That’s a very nice compliment. When I would round the corner for the vertical cuts, it was a little difficult sometimes, so sometimes I would simply do the horizontal cuts and then put a little pressure on the little edge and “snap” off the section I was cutting if that makes sense. Sometimes this method would work great, and sometimes not. I tried to cut as close to the brick as I could, leaving a very small amount of “grout line.”
Thank you so much! Can’t wait to try this.
You’re welcome! Enjoy! 🙂
Absolutely love this look. Thank you for sharing. I do have a question, when you had the color come through, either the yellowing or the red, did you redo that area or did you leave it and your customer like it? I am getting ready to start this in my craft room in my basement.
Thank you
When I’ve had the panels or compound give off a funky color, I ended up painting the whole wall a bright white. It was still beautiful, just a different look.
can you hang these panels directly to sheet rock or do you need to remove 5/8 inch sheet rock and go back with hard board
You can definitely hang right over sheet rock. I’ve done it many times:)
I love this so much! I’m wanting to do this on my counter wall (underneath by bar stools). Right now I have multi-colored slate so I was wondering if I could put the brick paneling over it? If not, I’m wondering if I could use the same technique for the slate tiles? TIA
I’m so sorry, but I can’t vouch for either one. Theoretically, I feel like it would work just fine to put the joint compound over the slate tiles, but I really have no idea. Sorry I’m not much help.
I’m so glad I just came across this…I’ve been telling my family for a while now that when I get my panels I want to cut them so they look like they fit together like a puzzle and then put them on the wall, that way you won’t see the seams. They all look at me like I have three heads…lol. Finally, a picture I can show them what I’m talking about and oh how wonderful it actually looks when it’s finished!! I really don’t want the red from the brick I actually just want the texture. I will be randomly painting my brick with 5 different colors and then putting the wash or texture over it. I love the red but it’s just not a part of my color scheme and it won’t work for me. I just the the look of yours very much! You would have no idea this was faux!
Thank you! You’ll have to send me pictures of your finished wall. I’d love to see it!
This looks gorgeous! You did a incredible job and explain every step very clear and understandable. Thanks so much for this blog.
Thanks so much for the kind words!
Hi! This is the best tutorial I’ve come across and it has definitely lessened my fear of starting my own faux brick wall! How did you decide where to start with the notching? Should I just pick a side and cut out every other? Of course leaving where the panel meets the corner of the wall straight with no cuts. Thank you!!
Hi! Thanks! Yes, you’ve got the idea. Keep the panel straight in the corner with no cuts, and just choose a brick to start notching and kind of eyeball it to make sure the panels are going to fit together as planned.
What did you use for your crown molding in this room? I love the simpleness of it! Thank you!
Thanks, it’s just a painted 1×4. You can purchase at your local Hardware Store:)
Waiting for the compound to dry!🙌🏻Thank you for sharing ♥️♥️♥️
I’d love to share pics!!!
Best regards
Stacey Grimes
Lifeonlaird
Yes! I’d love to see pics! You can send them to therestoringhouse@gmail.com
Looks amazing! I’m wondering what colour you used on the shiplap wall beside it? It compliments so well!
Thanks! It’s Behr Satin Ultra Pure White, straight out of the can (no tint).
I love your ceiling in that room. I saw that it was plywood with Batton strips but when finished it has lines in it. Did you cut some type of Panels out to fit inside each square? Would love to know
Thanks. The plywood is actually 4×8 sheets of bead board, and then we used the 1x4s to hide the seams.
How is it holding up? We did this in 2018 and six months later it started bulging and pulling away from the wall. Looks ridiculous and I imagine there is mold behind it now.
Oh no! That sounds awful! I’m so sorry! Was it in a basement or a high moisture area?
I notice the spackle is thinner after initial troweling, showing more brick. How did you do this without losing the tough finish? Sanding? Damp cloth?
I would apply it with a putty knife, and then let it sit for a bit, and then scrape it off and move the compound around with a putty knife.
Love this! I see you didn’t pull the baseboards out but looks like instead you trimmed in the faux brick on top of the baseboard. What kind of trim did you use? And this rests right on top of the baseboard?
Hi. Yes, we left the baseboards, set the faux brick panels right on top, and then reused the existing trim piece (that we took off prior to placing the panels).
This is so beautiful and I’m planning to do this in my garage photo studio conversion. I have a question about cutting the notches in the panels so they fit together without a line. Did you cut out the half pieces of brick at the edges? It seems like from the way these panels are designed, if you do that, the notched out areas wouldn’t align with the next panel without moving one panel up or down a row and cutting off a strip at the top and bottom. Or am I missing something? Thanks!
Yes, I cut out the half pieces. They work together perfectly:)
This project of yours is now currently a HUGE INSPO for my kitchen/dining room remodel. I’m wanting to duplicate the shiplap wall, white wash brick and ceiling. I’m hoping that you will share some measurements with me…. pretty please. Specifically the width of the baseboards, the width of the shiplap boards and the width of the board across the top of the door.
My before & after photos will be complete shockers and I am beyond excited and overdue for this.
Hi! I’m so sorry. We did this remodel many years ago, and I don’t have the exact measurements anymore.