{"id":3937,"date":"2016-06-14T19:05:44","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T23:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sawdust2stitches.com\/?p=3937"},"modified":"2018-01-31T17:17:26","modified_gmt":"2018-01-31T22:17:26","slug":"faux-brick-wall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sawdust2stitches.com\/faux-brick-wall\/","title":{"rendered":"How to: Faux Brick Wall"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey all! \u00a0We did it, we moved! \u00a0I apologize for the delay in new projects, but we have been a touch busy. I am finally ready to share with you one of my very first projects in the new house, and I have got to say I am in LOVE with it. \u00a0It all started with this very large blank wall in out dining room\/kitchen. \u00a0I really wanted the wall to make a statement without adding hanging wall decor. \u00a0My first instinct was shiplap, \u00a0but I wanted to try something new! Ever since I made my sons “Fire Station”<\/a> \u00a0I have wanted to use the brick paneling elsewhere. \u00a0This was my chance a faux brick wall!<\/p>\n

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I wanted to white wash it, and my sister suggested I try a “German Schmear” technique. \u00a0I loved the idea! \u00a0Lucky for me Sandra AKA “Sawdust Girl” recently did something \u00a0a little different, with a TON of character, so if you like my wall, you will LOVE her faux brick wall<\/a>!\"picture_rail_faux_reclaimed_beam20\"<\/p>\n

\u00a0How to: Faux Brick Wall<\/h2>\n

Materials Used – Faux Brick Wall:<\/h4>\n
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  • Brick Paneling ($25 a piece)<\/li>\n
  • Wall Spackle ($6 per quart)<\/li>\n
  • White Wash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    ( \u00a0It averaged out to be about 1 quart of spackle per 4’x 8′ panel.)<\/p>\n

    Tools Suggested –\u00a0Faux Brick Wall:<\/h4>\n
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    • Table Saw<\/li>\n
    • Nail Gun<\/li>\n
    • Spackle Knife<\/li>\n
    • Paint Brush<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      So here is the thing… I freaking love this house, it has nice tall ceilings! On the flip side the 8′ brick panels didn’t really cut it. So I kind of needed to puzzle piece my wall together.<\/p>\n

      \"How<\/p>\n

      \u00a0How to: Faux Brick Wall – Attaching Brick Paneling<\/h2>\n

      Initially, I had TRIED<\/em> to cut the bricks in a zig-zag pattern so that none of the bricks would be cut in half where the panels ended. Again, \u00a0I TRIED! \u00a0(Look at the picture. Proof: one such panel is laying on the ground.) \u00a0 It was not happening. I got mad and impatient and just slapped the entire panel up.<\/p>\n

      Here is the thing, the panels are made so that they will go together. \u00a0So no, it is not perfect, but it was good enough for me. \u00a0Plus, I knew I was planning on adding a few layers, and I crossed my fingers that it would cover the seams.<\/p>\n

      In order to attach the panel to the wall, I used finish nails. \u00a0I would suggest securing it with liquid nails or caulk, but \u00a0I change my mind with decor so much I wanted the option of taking this down. So, \u00a0I \u00a0just used the finish nails. ( A LOT of them.) When securing the panel to the wall, make sure you tack throughout the middle of the panel, as well as around the edges.<\/p>\n

      \"How<\/p>\n

      Even without adding my top layer of spackle and paint, I think that the seams are pretty well hidden.<\/p>\n

      \"-How<\/p>\n

      How to: Faux Brick Wall – The Spackle<\/h2>\n

      Now for the fun part! \u00a0Try as I may I didn’t know how to show you this technique without a video. \u00a0So here I am in all of my late night, all day work, glory.<\/p>\n