The decoration of the walls inside the premises of the apartment, as well as the facade of the house with decorative bricks or material imitating brickwork, has never gone out of fashion. However, unfortunately, it is not always possible to use interior decoration housing is a real brick, as it will make the floor slabs of multi-storey buildings heavier. In addition, it is not so easy to make an ideal masonry “for jointing”, because this requires at least a minimum experience of a bricklayer.

Much easier to use others interesting ways to achieve the desired result. Imitation of brick for interior decoration can be made in different ways and, which is typical, is available for installation by anyone, even a novice finisher.

Given the fact that brickwork has been popular for decades and has been used in reproducing various interior styles, manufacturers have not missed this moment and have developed several types of material that can replace natural brick.

This finish is made in different forms- it can be flexible or rigid tiles, having the size of the end side of a brick, or large Wall panels, covering at once a whole section of the wall, made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), MDF or glass fiber cement.

Flexible tiles "under the brick"

Flexible tile that imitates brickwork, great for interior and exterior finish walls. This modern material is not only a decorative, but also a protective coating for surfaces and has a number of positive qualities- this includes resistance to external atmospheric influences, impact resistance, vapor permeability, inertness to microorganisms, as well as to ultraviolet radiation and, of course, aesthetic appearance and a fairly simple process of processing and installation.

"Flexible brick" is easily mounted not only on straight flat surfaces, but also perfectly wraps around external and internal corners premises.

A similar material is used for wall decoration inside apartments and houses, in particular, rooms such as hallways, corridors, kitchens, living rooms, loggias. It is also suitable for external, facade walls. It is very convenient to use such tiles for facing columns, fireplaces, small architectural forms, as well as in any areas where such a design is conceived. Regardless of the complexity of the surface configuration.

The tile can be used to finish the entire wall completely or fixed to its individual sections. Since the material has many colors, it is possible to make the finish monophonic or use tiles different shades, harmoniously combining them with each other.

Installation of "flexible brick"

Installation of flexible tiles does not require complex electrical tools. It will only be necessary to prepare:

- smooth spatula 120÷150 mm wide - for mixing and applying glue;

- notched trowel with a comb 4 mm high and 150 ÷ ​​200 mm wide;

- building level with a length of 1000 ÷ 1500 mm;

- a ruler with a length of 1000 ÷ 1500 mm;

- marking colored cord for beating lines;

- a simple pencil;

- powerful scissors;

- a brush with a width of 12 mm for leveling the mortar in tile joints.

From materials other than tiles, you will need a primer for walls and a special tile adhesive.

For installation, a dry mortar can be used - ordinary tile adhesive, but it is more convenient to use a ready-to-use composition packaged in plastic buckets. In any case, when purchasing a tile, you should immediately consult with the seller about the adhesive suitable for a particular material.

In order for the masonry to be even and neat, the wall must be put in order before installation begins, by cleaning and leveling its surface. After the leveling mortar has dried, the wall must be primed with an antiseptic compound, which will give the materials higher adhesion and prevent mold from appearing under the cladding layer in the future. When the primer is dry, you can proceed to the installation of tiles.

In addition, one must also take into account that installation work must be carried out at a temperature not lower than +5 degrees, otherwise the adhesion between the materials will be insufficient, and the tile may subsequently begin to peel off from the surface of the walls.

• The first step is to draw the surface of the wall into even zones, along which glue will be applied and the tile will be fixed. If the entire wall is to be completely lined, then it is imperative to beat off the upper and lower limiting lines.
• The glue is not applied to the entire surface, but to separate lined zones, which are about 1000 × 500 mm. The layer of adhesive mass should be approximately 2 ÷ 3 mm - it is applied with an even spatula, and then distributed over the entire area to be lined with a notched trowel so that furrows of the same height are obtained.

• The tile is glued in order, and if the first of the rows starts with a whole tile, then the second - with a half or one third of the "brick", depending on the desired location of the masonry joints.

Dividing a “flexible brick” into parts at any angle, without the use of any power tools, is quite simple: it is marked and cut along the line with ordinary scissors.

• The seams between the rows can have different thicknesses - this parameter will depend on the preference of the master, but usually the clearance is left at 10 ÷ 12 mm. The selected size of the seams is taken into account immediately when marking the wall into zones for installation.

• "Flexible brick" easily bends around ledges formed at any angle, as well as internal corners or rounded walls, if any, on the finished surface.

• When the intended surface area is tiled, you must immediately level the mortar in horizontal and vertical joints, otherwise the glue will seize and accurate alignment will not work. The smoothing of the solution is carried out with a relatively thin brush of medium hardness, lightly moistened with water.

The fact that flexible tiles do not require additional purchase of grout for joints can also be safely called the advantage of the material, since you do not have to make extra costs.

Video: flexible facing tiles with excellent imitation of clinker bricks

Rigid facing tiles "under the brick"

Decorative tiles are made on the basis of various materials, such as gypsum, cement, clay, as well as from a mixture of some of them with the addition of fiber, coloring additives and special plasticizers. Some options for finishing tiles can be made independently. In addition, imitation of brickwork can be done in other ways.

The technology of laying hard tiles from various materials is almost the same, only adhesive compositions suitable for them are used to fix them on the wall. The process of installing wall trim will be discussed after a brief description of the types of hard facing tiles.

Gypsum tiles

Gypsum tiles for interior decoration, imitating brick, can be safely called the most affordable cladding option. The material has a small weight, so it will not be difficult to fix it on the wall, but for high adhesion when fixing it to the surface, it is imperative to use gypsum-based glue. The main disadvantage of such a tile, which does not have protective coating, is a sufficiently high hygroscopicity of the material, so it is not recommended to use it in rooms with high humidity.

If the gypsum finishing material has special additives and moisture-proof protective layers, both on the outside and on the back, then it can be used not only in any premises, but even for facade cladding. Such tile options are mounted on tile adhesive intended for external work (you can often find the term “for complex bases”).

For the convenience of finishing the corners, special curly elements are produced that will not only make these areas of the wall neat, but also protect the main walls from chipping.

Using this “brick-like” finish for wall cladding, it will be necessary to purchase not only the materials mentioned above, but also the grout, which forms the seams between the tiles, creating a single hermetic layer that protects the entire surface of the wall.

Cement tile

Wall tiles made from cement mortar, owes its popularity to a variety of colors and textures, as well as affordable price material. In addition, this type of finish has good performance characteristics thanks to which it can be used in any room, even if it is not equipped with heating for the winter period.

The molding mortar for the production of such tiles consists of Portland cement and sand with the addition of water. Usually, the M400 and M500 Portland cement brands are used for it, which is taken in a ratio of 1: 2 or 1: 3, relative to sand.

A solution of a creamy consistency is laid out in special silicone molds, and after it hardens, finished products are obtained that are already dyed in bulk or require external decoration and a protective coating. Facing material from cement mortar, as well as from gypsum, it is quite possible to make it yourself. Moreover, if it was not possible to find a matrix form of the desired format, then it can also be done by hand.

For those who like to do everything themselves ...

Artificial stone, including - and in the form of masonry bricks, it is not necessary to purchase in stores. Everything - from making molds to casting tiles, can be done on your own. Of course, certain knowledge is needed - the article of our portal will help the reader with this.

Clinker tiles

Clinker tiles are not used for interior wall cladding as often as other types of material that imitate brick, as it has a fairly high price. It is often purchased for facades, given its highest performance. However, it can also be used for interior decoration, especially if you have to line a stove or fireplace.

It is made from natural highly plastic clays, without the use of artificial dyes and plasticizers. The raw material is pressed and fired at high temperatures reaching up to + 1150÷1200 degrees. Thanks to this, clinker tiles are an environmentally friendly material with unsurpassed natural qualities of durability and reliability, which are multiplied during the production process.

Such a finishing material is excellent for both interior and exterior cladding. It has a very low moisture absorption coefficient, high frost resistance and wear resistance, inertness to temperature extremes and almost any chemical attack.

The decorativeness of clinker tiles is not inferior to its physical and technical characteristics, since the variety of design options allows you to choose the material for every taste and style of the interior of the premises or the facade of the building. Finishes can have a rough, glazed or natural, unfinished surface. On sale are tiles of different sizes and shapes, and this factor also allows you to realize the most daring design ideas.

Installation of facing tiles "under the brick"

As mentioned above, all tiles that have a certain rigidity are mounted on the wall in approximately the same way. The work will require the same tools as for the "flexible brick", and besides this, for cutting this material it will be necessary to prepare a manual circular saw or grinder with stone disc.

The work on laying the cladding from this type of material is more complicated, since the finish already has a significant weight, and after installation it requires careful sealing of the joints between the tiles.

The lining process is carried out in the following order:

• Laying should be carried out on a prepared, primed and relatively even wall.
• The marking of the wall surface takes place in the same way as for the installation of any piece of facing material: straight lines are beaten off along the upper and lower levels of the masonry, then, it is recommended that the entire distance between them be calculated and divided horizontally so that the intended number of rows can be accommodated in this area masonry, with the obligatory consideration of the thickness of the seams between them. It is especially important to carry out this process if there is not enough experience in wall cladding - marking will help to make the masonry perfectly even.

When marking, 10 ÷ 12 mm should be allocated for each of the seams between the rows.

• Further, the adhesive mass is prepared, which is selected in accordance with the type of material on the basis of which the finishing tiles are made.

• Laying starts from the bottom row, which is carefully aligned building level, since the accuracy of the entire wall cladding will depend on its horizontalness. If the first row starts with a whole, then the second and all subsequent even rows with ½ or ⅓ tiles.
• Further, glue is applied to the wall with a spatula with a layer of 3 ÷ 4 mm. After that, the mass is distributed with a notched trowel, which leaves grooves of equal height, ensuring the most even distribution of glue when pressing the tile. When laying some heavy types of tiles (the same clinker), it is additionally recommended to apply glue on the back side of the facing material. Therefore, before starting work, you should definitely study the instructions attached to the package, which clarify the nuances of installing a particular material.

• During the installation process, it is necessary to control the evenness of each of the stacked rows.

• To ensure that the width of the seams between the tiles on the entire surface to be lined is the same, some craftsmen use special calibrator tabs of the same size. They are temporarily installed between the rows, and after the adhesive mass has set, they are removed and installed again, but already on the upper rows. As such calibrators, you can use a wooden glazing bead or silicone posts.

• For facing external corners, special curly elements are used that are able to mask existing chips and make the corners neat and protected.

• Upon completion of the masonry and after the glue has completely dried, the seams between the tiles must be securely and accurately sealed with grouts specially designed for this purpose. You can fill the seams in different ways:

- Use ready-made formulations in tubes, using a special gun.

- Place the mixed grout in a plastic bag, and then cut obliquely one of its corners to the width of the seam and gently squeeze the grout into the gaps between the rows.

In any case, the grout composition should not fall on the front surface of the cladding - brick-made tiles usually have a pronounced embossed texture, and if the solution gets on it, it will be very difficult to remove the stain, and sometimes even impossible. So accuracy during this operation should be in the foreground, even to the detriment of the speed of work.

If necessary (most often it happens), the seams are then smoothed out using a special tool - jointing.

The trowel in the mixed form should be plastic, easy to fill the seams and level. Since such a mixture sets quickly enough, you should not knead a large volume - focus on 15 ÷ 20 minutes of work.

The process of tiling imitating brick is similar to the installation of a conventional ceramic tiles. Therefore, if you have previously gained experience in working with tiles, then facing the surface with a “brick-like” material will be successful.

Interior panels for brickwork

For interior design, ready-made panels with a “brick-like” relief are also produced, which greatly facilitate the installation of the finish, as they immediately cover a large area of ​​​​the wall and are assembled together according to the principle of puzzles, end-to-end or other connections.

PVC and MDF panels

The panels are made from different materials, but the most popular of them are those made from polyvinyl chloride - a very common and safe polymer for humans, and from modified fiber boards - MDF.

These materials are very easy to work with, as they are easy to cut using a hacksaw or electric jigsaw. Thin PVC panels can be cut even with ordinary stationery knife or scissors.

Decorative plates for interior cladding of surfaces are able to mask any flaws and irregularities in the walls, and if they are mounted on an equipped frame, they help to hide various engineering communications - pipes or wiring.

In addition to these options, panels with brickwork relief are also made from hardboard, fiberboard, fiberglass, gypsum, and other materials, but PVC and MDF remain the most popular.

The color scheme of the panels is very diverse, the size of the imitation of bricks can also differ, so you can choose from them exactly the option that fits perfectly into interior solution premises.

PVC panels have a lot of advantages that allow them to be used in rooms with different levels of humidity. They do not require additional painting and leveling of the surface for their installation. Some panel models are complemented heat-insulating material - mineral wool, foam or polyurethane foam. They are called thermal panels, but they are mainly used for external wall insulation from the front side. If necessary, such plate options can also be used for finishing balconies - they will become not only good insulation, but will also make a significant contribution to the soundproofing of the premises.

Unlike PVC panels, MDF trim is not recommended for use in rooms with high humidity, but it is perfect for leveling the walls of hallways, corridors, insulated balconies, and living rooms.

Manufacturers also thought about the design of the corners, making special curly elements for this.

Fiberglass panels

Special mention should be made of fiberglass panels. This facing material is made on the basis of ordinary cement with the addition of glass fiber fibers, which increases the strength of the plates tenfold. For external finishing, panels can additionally be reinforced with metal elements, which increase the weight of the structure, but make it resistant to mechanical stress.

Reinforced only with fiberglass, the panels have a not particularly frightening weight, and dimensions that are relatively compact in thickness. The solution for their manufacture is colored in bulk, so the plates are not afraid of small chips and abrasions. Some manufacturers add colored fiberglass to the molding sand, which is somewhat darker or lighter than the main tone, but in perfect harmony with it - this gives a very interesting effect. In addition, additional application of paint on the surface of already finished and assembled products is allowed.

Facing material is well suited for interior decoration, but still more often it is used to transform the facade of the building walls.

Environmentally friendly plates do not make the walls heavier, as they have a small mass. They perfectly protect surfaces from moisture and mechanical influences, as well as from the penetration of radio emissions into the house, and have a number of other attractive advantages. However, the cost of such facing materials is quite high, so not every owner can afford such a finish.

Installation of panels "under the brick" on the wall

If the wall surface is sufficiently flat, then the panels can be fixed to it without installing a frame structure. Lightweight PVC boards are glued to a cleaned and primed surface using one of the polymer adhesives. For example, "liquid nails" are well suited for this.

Finishing panels based on MDF have a much greater weight, therefore, in addition to glue, they are fixed on the wall with dowels in four to five places.

GRP panels can be fixed to flat wall with cement-based tile adhesive.

In the event that the wall surfaces have significant distortions, they are corrected by fixing the frame structure, consisting of metal guides or wooden beam, set exactly in the right plane according to the building level. Some manufacturers make special subsystems for their products, mounted on a wall or on an installed frame. In this case, panels are hung on special elements of subsystems.

Subsystems may have different designs so when purchasing facing plates and attachment systems to them, it is necessary to check the compatibility and the presence of the attached installation instructions.

It is clear that if it is planned to mount the panels on a subsystem, the frame elements must be located in accordance with the feature of this model.

by the most simple view mounts have plastic panels made according to the principle of siding construction. They have a special perforated mounting plate in the upper part, through the holes of which the plate is fixed on the wall or frame. In this case, horizontal elements of the crate are fixed to the wall surface, at a distance of the visible part of the slab.

Installation of any cladding panels starts from the bottom of the wall, usually from the corner elements.

Homemade options for decorating walls under brickwork

If you want to save money by making an imitation of brickwork on one of the walls of an apartment or house with your own hands, you can use the original techniques developed by craftsmen.

There are several options that do not require special costs for the purchase of facing plates or panels, and also do not create any particular difficulties in installation:

• Independent production of tiles from expanded polystyrene with a thickness of 10 ÷ 12 mm. For this purpose, it is recommended to use extruded material with higher performance than conventional white foam.
• Creating a brickwork relief using a stencil.
• Reproduction of the desired pattern on the wall using masking tape.

Tile "under the brick" of expanded polystyrene

If it is planned to use the process of melting the edges of the foam plastic in the manufacture of tiles, then work should be carried out outdoors, protecting the respiratory tract with a respirator, since this material is combustible, and when burned and melted, it releases toxic substances.

• The first step on the prepared leveled and primed wall surface, with the help of a ruler, a plumb line, a building level and a simple pencil, is the marking of the “brickwork”. The wall is drawn into horizontal stripes and vertical partitions, which determine the size of the brick and the seams between them and the masonry rows.
• The second step is to mark the expanded polystyrene sheet on tiles of the selected size.

• The material is then cut into individual elements stationery knife. The number of such blocks should correspond to the number of bricks required to decorate a certain section of the wall on which the markup was made.

• Further, in order to achieve the most reliable effect of imitation of a brick, you need to work on the resulting tile - this can be done in different ways. Its surface is treated with sandpaper in different or one direction, with a knife or other sharp instrument, notches and grooves are made on it. You can also use a heated soldering iron for this purpose.

Another option is to fuse the edges and outside tiles with a regular lighter or burner. In this case, the front surface acquires soft smoothed shapes.

• After painting the tile in the selected color, its relief will be more pronounced. The application of paint can be done before the installation of the tiles or after the wall cladding is fully completed.

Coloring can be done with a brush or by spraying the coloring composition from a cylinder. The main thing is that the paint does not cause the dissolution or softening of expanded polystyrene - compositions on organic basis it is better not to experiment, preferring water-soluble ones.

• Styrofoam tiles are laid according to wall markings using liquid nails glue, which is applied to the back surface with three points 3 ÷ 4 mm thick.
• The final step will be the design of the seams between the bricks and rows.
• It should be noted that if the design does not provide for the selection of tile joints in a different color, then the lining can be painted even after the grout solution has dried.

Imitation of brickwork using a stencil

In order to make an imitation of brickwork using a stencil, you will need a cement-based mortar. It is best to purchase it in the form of a ready-made dry mortar for plastering, as it already has all the necessary additives that make it plastic and easy to work with.

The solution can be made independently from two materials - it is a plaster and adhesive cement mixture, which are taken in 1: 1 proportions. To increase the plasticity of the solution, add a tablespoon of liquid detergent to 5 kg of the finished mixture.

• The wall must be well cleaned, primed and dried.
• The solution can be applied to its surface with a wide spatula or simply with a rubber-gloved hand. The thickness of the applied layer should be equal to the thickness of the stencil strips. This moment will depend on what surface the brick should have - smooth or rough.
• Further, so that the stencil does not have “stickiness” with the layer of the applied solution and is easily separated from it, it should be moistened with water - this can be done with a sponge or a damp cloth. If the stencil is made of rubber, then you can simply dip it into a basin of water, but in this case you need to wait until its excess stacks, otherwise excess moisture can ruin the whole job.
• After that, the stencil is pressed against the applied fresh plaster and gently pressed, so that the relief of the brickwork remains on it.
• Further, the stencil is removed and applied further, next to the freshly pressed relief. Here you need to try and attach it so that the masonry is even, and its horizontal seams do not skew.
• When the relief is applied to the entire surface, it is left to dry completely.
• After drying, the wall should be completely covered with one color - usually light shades are chosen for this, since it will be easiest to apply any color on them, as well as highlight with a dark shade or leave all the masonry seams light.

Painting imitation brickwork is already a creative process, so you can afford various fantasies. In this case, of course, it must be borne in mind that the chosen color will set the mood for the entire interior of the room.

Creating a brickwork relief using plaster and masking tape

For this technology of reproducing brickwork imitation on the wall, the composition of the cement plaster mortar and masking tape already mentioned above will be required. Some masters even use electrical tape, however, it sticks worse to the wall, and high-quality masking tape has excellent adhesion to any surface.

The width of the tape should be no more than 14 mm, and if you could not find an adhesive tape of this width, you will have to buy a wider one and carefully cut it right in the skein along the width in two. If its edges are not perfectly even, this is not at all scary, since this factor will not affect the accuracy of the relief, but rather, it will play into the hands.

• The first step is the prepared surface of the wall to be lined under the brickwork.

• Further, masking tape is glued along all the marked lines on the wall. It should be fixed so that the edges of the horizontal segments of the adhesive tape extend beyond the edges of the surface being formed, and the solution should not be applied to them, and the vertical segments should be well glued to the horizontal ones, always on top of them.
• Then, on the surface of the wall, over the pasted lattice of adhesive tape, using a wide spatula, a solution is applied, with a layer thickness of 5 ÷ 6 mm - the height of the relief will depend on this parameter. Do not apply too thick a layer, otherwise you will have to cover the seams with grout.
• After applying the solution completely to the entire wall, it can be walked over with a wet rubber glove to create a surface texture. If you plan to leave the surface of the “bricks” even, then you should not touch the mortar layer.

• Most interesting stage in this method of imitating brickwork, this is the removal of masking tape, since after this operation the relief of the wall will be immediately visible. Several strips of adhesive tape are picked up from one of the free sides and begin to gently peel off from the wall, and as a result, seams between the “ brick tiles". After removing the tape from the entire surface, the wall must be left to dry completely.

• It is recommended to prime the dried wall before painting - this operation will make the surface more pliable for the next stage - painting, since the paint will lie on the surface evenly and will not be absorbed into the plaster layer. What shades to choose for the wall - it already depends on the preference of the master.

Video: How to imitate brickwork with plaster and masking tape

From the above, it can be concluded that construction market has an overabundance of various materials that ideally imitate brickwork or other stone surfaces. Sometimes the quality of the imitation is such that, when finished, it cannot be distinguished from real brick in terms of texture and color. Well, if the finished tiles or panels do not fit into the framework family budget, then it is quite possible to use one of the more economical ways, and decorate the wall using affordable materials for this.

The desire to have a modern and beautiful home forces the developer to use a variety of finishing materials. At the same time, the manufacturer does not sleep. As the saying goes, demand creates supply. And today we will talk about bricks. Or rather about his imitation. So the finishing brick for decorative purposes today is especially popular among other finishing materials.

An increased interest and love for indoor brickwork was formed by world-famous designers. They are the ones who dictate modern tendencies interior design. And the stone in this case looks as relevant as possible. Brick laying outside is a kind of tradition for a Slavic person. But what to do if modern technologies and the market building materials allows you to save on the construction of a box at home, using lighter cellular materials such as foam or gas blocks. In this case, the brick wall of the house can be made using a facing stone in the form of tiles. Such decorative brick successfully replace the full-fledged appearance of traditional masonry.

Decorative brick: definition

Decorative bricks are factory-made panels or tiles that imitate natural stone. At the same time, a brick means both an imitation of brick blocks and an imitation of rocks, sandstone, shell rock, etc. That is, the decorative features of such products are not limited.

Depending on the purpose, decorative bricks are divided into facade tiles and tiles for interior decoration. The first option is products made of frost-resistant and impact-resistant material that can repel moisture. At the same time, the decorative stone has sufficient weight.

The second version of the finishing material is a lighter gypsum tile. In this case, the lining has less weight and at the same time is afraid of cold and moisture.

Types of decorative bricks

All decorative tiles under a brick is divided not only by purpose, but also by the type of material from which it can be made. So, the building materials market offers the following types of decorative brick facing tiles.

Clinker brick

Such a finishing material is made in production from clay of a refractory grade. At the same time, brick blocks are fired at high temperatures. As a result of such “hardening”, the resulting tile perfectly resists moisture, frost, mechanical stress, abrasion and fading in the sun. Almost an exact copy of a brick, only in a thinner version. As a rule, such stones for facing in width and height have the dimensions of a standard brick. Only the thickness of the tiles differs. It varies from 2 to 2.5 cm. Most often, such a decorative stone in the form of a brick is used for facing the facades of a house.

Important: if the decision to clad the house with clinker stone tiles is made at the design stage, then the bearing capacity of the foundation must be calculated based on the increase in the mass of the cladding. Since clinker facing bricks have a certain weight in their mass.

The advantages of clinker decorative stone are:

• Almost 100% natural appearance of the facade or plinth;
• Strength, increasing over time during operation;
• Ease of installation;
• The durability of the material;
• Favorable cost in comparison with natural brickwork.

Ceramic decorative stone in the form of a brick

In this case, fusible clay is used for the production of decorative stone. And to give the tile structure and strength, quartz sand, carbonate additives, and dyes are used. With the help of the latter, it is possible to obtain bricks of various shades from white lime to black burnt. Such a wide range of colors of the facing material allows you to implement a wide variety of design ideas from loft to old classics. In the production of ceramic bricks, they are equipped with decorative chips, which enhances the effect of aging of the cladding.

The advantages of ceramic decorative brick tiles are as follows:

• Strength and resistance to mechanical stress;
• Inertness to moisture, sun, frost;
• Resistance to aggressive environments;
• The durability of the material and at the same time its comparative lightness;
• Absolute environmental friendliness and aesthetics of the cladding.

Ceramic stone for decorative purposes can be used both outside the house and indoors. Such decor is especially relevant in the decoration of the fireplace portal, kitchen work apron, panels in the living room, etc.

Gypsum tile-brick

Its purpose is exclusively interior decoration. Such tiles are made from a mixture of gypsum and water. As a tinting agent, special dyes are used. It is noteworthy that plaster tiles can be made at home. It is only important to find forms for pouring tiles. After the final drying of the gypsum mixture in the molds, the brick can be removed and mounted on the wall using special glue. And to give it a gloss, you can cover such tiles with a special protective varnish.

Important: such tiles for interior decoration (gypsum material) are afraid of water. Therefore, it can only be used in rooms with a low level of humidity.

Sizes of decorative bricks

For those who wish to use in cladding decorative brick tiles, it should be understood that the cladding is available in various formats. So, if this is a cladding for interior decoration, then most often the tiles have the size of a standard brick. That is, the height of the tiles can vary from 6 to 15 cm, the length of the tiles varies in the range of 16-24 cm, and the thickness facing stones invariably equal to 2-2.5 cm.

If it is supposed to use a facade finish, then here, to facilitate the work, the master is offered a decorative finishing brick in the format of panels. Such fragments are easier and faster to mount. The dimensions of such panels can vary within 320X340X25 mm; 380X200X25 mm, etc. (but strictly depending on the type of stone that imitates the panel).

Important: if the decorative brick tile imitates rock formations, then here the dimensions may look different - 210X102X48mm. That is, the thickness of the stones will be greater, and their height will be smaller.

Areas of application of decorative stone

Modern designers use a decorative coating in the form of a stone-brick in a variety of cases and interiors. So, the most popular points for cladding in the house are:

• Entrance hall and corridor;
• Kitchen work area;
• Decorative finishing of a balcony or a loggia from within and outside;
• Fireplace portal and the area around it;
• Partial zones of rooms (corners, wall panels, panels);
• Facing the basement, corners of the house or the entire facade.

Features in the use of brick finishes

If you decide to use a finishing brick, then when working with such a decorative stone, you need to remember some of the nuances:

• So, facade decoration with ceramic or clinker bricks requires strengthening the foundation, since pressure will be applied to the walls.
• It is important to use panels in the form of decorative bricks in ventilated facade systems. And when laying bricks on the wall, it is better to provide small ventilation gaps.
• When laying the finish on the walls, it is necessary to ensure the perfect evenness of the surfaces. Otherwise, the decorative stone will fall off over time.
• Gypsum tiles-bricks are glued on gypsum-based glue, and ceramic and clinker bricks are mounted on concrete-based glue.
• Before installing the stone, it is better to prime the walls. This will enhance the adhesion between the cladding and the wall.
• With interior decoration with stone, you can additionally highlight the panel or lined area. This will add texture to the finish.

Important: any type of decorative brick looks good in combination with wood or simple plaster. So be bold own design interior or exterior of a house.

Interior design is done in a variety of ways. If we consider the cheapest and most affordable in terms of independent implementation technology, then one of the simplest and cheapest is imitation of brickwork.

This design option is applicable to almost any building, regardless of the material of the walls. How to do it yourself, without the involvement of assistants, and even more so specialists, we will figure it out in this article.

Step-by-step algorithm of actions

Wall scribing

The easiest way is along a long rail. Naturally, with exact observance of the distances between the horizontals (the bricks have the same dimensions). You can refer to the standard. The thickness of a single one is 6.5, one and a half - 8.8, double - 13.8 (cm).

Applying an imitation coating

There are many techniques, so we will limit ourselves to only the most common, based on the fact that the work is done independently.

With adhesive tape (painting tape)

Before starting work, the wall must be painted in the color that should be at the seams. Usually gray or white (or something in between). The fact is that depending on the components, their ratio in the mixture, the dried solution acquires a different shade. Further, horizontal seams are indicated (tape sticker). After that, it is easy to select individual bricks, simulating laying with a shift of products in adjacent rows (pieces of adhesive tape are attached vertically).

Peculiarity: since the tape will then have to be removed, there should be free ends, sufficient to grab them with your fingers. After that, the prepared mixture is applied to the wall.

Important: the consistency of the solution should be such that it does not flow down the wall. And the layer should be applied minimal, no more than 2 - 3 mm.

Option number 1- based on gypsum. But this material quickly hardens. Therefore, it is necessary to introduce the so-called "retarder" into the composition of the mixture. Its application leads to the fact that the layer of gypsum mortar does not harden for 20 to 40 minutes. Otherwise, it simply will not work to remove the tape to indicate the masonry seams.

Option number 2- a mixture of plaster + tile adhesive (1 to 1). In this case, only the smallest fractions of sand are used in the preparation process. This means that you will have to specially purchase it, since the usual one (from the river or from the quarry), even well-sifted, will not work.

Flaws: With a large object, pasting the wall with adhesive tape will take a lot of time and the material itself. Too fast curing of the solution can lead to problems removing the adhesive tape from it in order to preserve the appearance of the picture.

Stenciled

The method is more complicated, since you have to prepare the grate. It is made from a sheet of plastic or rubber, knocking out rectangles in it.

In addition, it is advisable to create a template from thin rails, the undoubted advantages of which are:

• the ability to work with solutions that quickly harden, because they have time to "grab" and dry;
• a wide choice of materials and flexibility in carrying out any complex of works. The form of the design fully repeats the elements already considered;
• the ability to create a template directly on the wall and images of any shape;
• naturalness and naturalness of the appearance of the resulting brickwork.

Flaws: a stencil needs to be made or money spent on the purchase of a finished product.

Imitation of a brick wall made of foam plastic (ceiling tiles) with your own hands

For false bricks, a flat polystyrene foam tile without a pattern is suitable. For our purposes, you can use any of its sides. Optimal size“stone” - 7/15 cm. If you increase the proportions, the wall will look unnatural. The process of making “stones” is simple: we squeeze them out of ceiling tiles.

First, we will mark the polystyrene foam with allowances for the seams. Next, we push straight lines, after which we cut out the “bricks” with a paint knife. Finished goods stick with your own hands on the desired part of the wall. As binder composition We use ceramic tile adhesive. There is no need to fill the seams with plaster. The gaps between the “stones” must be made quite small: 1-1.5 mm. After finishing the work on the sticker, the bricks need to be painted. We try to apply as large a layer of paint as possible into the gaps, thereby creating an imitation of brickwork.

Do-it-yourself imitation of a brick wall from plaster (tile glue)

For the manufacture of parts, any tile adhesive is used, which is sold in the form of a dry mix. It must be diluted with water to a state of very thick sour cream. It is best to use the composition white color. Then we divide the whole mass into 3 parts, in each of which we add a little paint.

It is important that the paint differs in shade in each part.

Mix the mass in each pile like dough. We will get a mass with beautiful divorces. We roll out a “pancake” from it and cut bricks of the same size. Lay them out to dry. We do this until we collect the required number of “stones”.

We stick them on the wall using the same tile adhesive. We fill the seams with a composition painted in a darker color. At the end, the surface of the wall can be covered with several layers of varnish.

How to paint false bricks?

To get a more natural shade, you should mix two types of ocher: light and red. Then add a small amount of white to them. To make the texture of the brickwork look like a real one, we use the tamping technique for applying paints.

We take a sponge and begin to apply a pre-prepared thick mixture to the wall. After that, you need liquid paint of a “burnt bone” shade. We spray it on the bricks with a regular toothbrush.

To make the decor look even more natural, we color each row in a special way.

The second can be tinted with Mars diluted with water. For the third - use sienna and white. All paints are applied using the same tamping method. Then continue to alternate shades in the same order. Upon completion of the work, it is recommended to varnish the wall in two layers. If there is a desire to get a matte surface, then lightly walk with fine sandpaper.

This type of decoration has several subtleties, because, due to its features, it can create special atmosphere, and clutter it up.

It is worth remembering that it is not at all necessary to imitate masonry in the area of ​​\u200b\u200ball walls, it will be enough for one surface out of four, decorated in this way. When planning actions, it is important that you imagine a complete image of your own room - and then everything will work out.

Imitation of a brick wall with your own hands - photos of real objects:

Imitation of brick in the interior of the living room

Fake brick wall in the bathroom

Imitation brick wall
do-it-yourself cardboard in the bedroom

Fake brick accent wall in the hall

Imitation of aged brick
in the interior of the living room

Styrofoam false brick in the hallway

Brick loft in the interior of the living room

Imitation brick on the kitchen work wall

Figured masonry from false bricks
in the interior of the living room

Stencil false brick in the dining room

Tricolor brick wall imitation
do it yourself

Living room interior
with false brick trim: fusion of a loft with neomodern

flight of stairs,
clad in gypsum bricks

Imitation brick wall in the hallway

Fake brick accent wall in the living room

Textured decorative brick
from tile adhesive

imitation brick wall
do it yourself in the interior of the bedroom

Combination of natural and fake bricks
in the interior of the fireplace room

Do-it-yourself white false brick
in the office interior

Imitation of cardboard brick
on the accent wall attic

Ceiling tile brick
in the interior of the living room

big brick,
stencilled

Fake brick accent wall
in a minimalist room

DIY brick imitation
in the interior of a private house

Highly...
A lot of fake bricks in the interior. Clear overkill!

Imitation of brick walls
do it yourself in the interior of the hallway

Painted Styrofoam Brick
In bathroom

Stencil brick fake arch
in the interior of the living room

If you are thinking of radically transforming your interior, making it stylish, modern and cozy at the same time, use - decorative brick for interior decoration is the best way turn your vision into reality. There is probably nothing more beautiful and refined than the presence in the house. natural material pleasing to the eye.

Wall decoration with decorative bricks

Today, brickwork is used almost everywhere. It can be used for interior decoration of private houses, apartments, hotels, office and other premises.

Relatively inexpensive price this material, with incredible natural beauty, allows it to adequately compete with natural stone.

Facing bricks are made only from natural materials, so it is absolutely safe for humans. The appearance of a brick has many different textures and color shades, which allows it to be used in interior design of various styles.

Brick wall in various styles

Very often, a brick wall is used as a decor in the pop art style, which is characterized by the use of various bright colors.

Orange color - a great combination with a brick wall

Modern design styles: high-tech and art deco, country and others also often use brickwork in the design. Brickwork brings a peculiar zest to the interior, which is in perfect harmony with other materials, such as steel and glass.

By decorating a wall with bricks, you can make it a wonderful backdrop for your favorite paintings or family photos dear to your heart. Proper lighting, well-chosen furniture and decor elements will make the interior even more attractive and elegant.

Brick in the interior can be combined with other finishing materials, for example, which can imitate natural stone. This neighborhood balances general form rooms, giving the design sophistication and a peaceful atmosphere.

Gorgeous design solution (from Meritage Homes) - a seating area arranged against a brick wall

A brick wall should not have a cold and austere look. Dilute it with various decorations or change the colors, and you will achieve an amazing result.

Recently fashion trend it is considered the decoration of the walls with white brick, which is diluted with bright colors. This color is suitable for Scandinavian interior design, which implies calmness and expressiveness.

Brick in the interior - in what places is it better to use

Designers do not have an unambiguous answer to this question, since their opinions on this matter are divided. Some claim that the best place for the use of brick in the kitchen and living room, others believe the opposite and insist on the appropriateness of its use in living rooms.

However, I would like to note the following. If we take into account the characteristics of decorative bricks, then its scope is much wider than the kitchen, living room and bedroom. It can just as well be used for wall cladding in the corridor, hallway, bathroom.

The artistic and aesthetic possibilities of brick in the interior are almost limitless. They can betray the surface of any shade and texture.

One of the brightest examples, which is probably the flagship of this type of material, is artificially aged brick. Its main feature can be considered the absence of the need for finishing the wall after its application.

The facing brick itself is a rather fragile material, so it is required to work with it with extreme caution, observing the technology. The versatility of the product makes it possible to clad walls with almost any surface from drywall to silicate blocks.

Properties of bricks for interior decoration

This material has excellent performance such as:

• Durability - the service life of the material is at least 50 years, while the external attractiveness remains unchanged;
• Good thermal insulation - significantly reduces heat loss in the house;
• Abrasion resistance - small mechanical impacts will not affect the appearance of the brick in any way;
• Waterproof - additional material, will protect the brick from moisture. In this state, the wall can be periodically cleaned with soapy water;
• Environmental friendliness - the composition of such a brick includes natural components that are absolutely harmless to humans.

Finishing brick is a finishing material that has to compete with other products, such as or. Therefore, every year its physical and external characteristics are getting better and better.

Decorative brick in the kitchen

Brick wall cladding is very common in the kitchen. She decorates either the entire wall entirely, or partially above the working area, having previously covered the material with moisture-proof impregnation. Such a design decision almost always justifies itself, since positive feedback people, having tested this experiment, a huge number.

The color tones of the dining room furniture can be duplicated by various wall decor elements, so you will achieve the effect of smoothing the picture, in which there will be no clear boundaries.

Decorative brick in the living room

Another favorite place where designers love to exercise their talents is the living room. This room is the hallmark of any house or apartment, so you can’t make a mistake here, everything should look perfect and aesthetically pleasing.

Do not be afraid to experiment, add bright colors to the interior so that the holiday atmosphere never leaves you. Use it all possible ways: fabrics, chandeliers, paintings, furniture and other decorative elements.

A selection of the best design projects

Especially for you, we have selected ready-made works that already decorate the home of their owners. After reviewing them, you can take something for yourself, or even repeat exactly what you saw, only at home.

Using decorative bricks is a sure step towards creating a beautiful, flawless and expressive design for your home. Play with contrast and décor until you feel like it's yours. The work you have done will not go unnoticed by your loved ones and guests.

Good luck in your endeavors and remember that only hard work will bring the desired result.

To transform the interior of the room, it is necessary to perform high-quality finishing work. But we must not forget that it is the right material that will play a key role. Currently, a product called decorative brick, which is distinguished by aesthetics, practicality and reasonable price, is gaining more and more popularity.

There are various types of decorative bricks, which differ in their characteristics and areas where their use will be most justified.

Of course there is more species of this product, but they are less popular.

Benefits and selection rules

Any artificial brick for interior decoration has the following advantages:

• Long service life. The durability of a material is measured in decades. Even the gypsum version, which is considered the most susceptible to mechanical stress, will please for many years if used correctly.
• Sound and heat insulation. This is one of the additional properties that characterizes the product. Of course, the amount of this protection for each type is different and largely depends on the available size.
• Environmental friendliness. The material does not emit toxic substances, which meets existing safety standards.

It should be borne in mind that bricks can be produced in the form of separate fragments, the dimensions of which each manufacturer makes their own, as well as panels. The latter option allows installation much faster and easier. It often acts as false panels, hiding various communication objects.

Decorative brick is eco-friendly material, allowing you to create an additional layer of sound and heat insulation

When choosing a material, it is advisable to take into account some features:

1. Acrylic brick has a lot of positive properties, differs in saturation color palette, lightness, as well as the absence of the need to perform additional finishing. But the price makes it less affordable.
2. The clinker variety is different good properties and does not require additional finishing. However, it requires a larger flow rate of the solution, as well as the best preparation basics. In the interior, the clinker looks much heavier, but more impressive.
3. The ceramic version has mechanical strength, resistance to water and moisture. Withstands high and low temperatures, as well as their differences. Does not deform even under strong mechanical loads. But it has a high cost and significant weight, which is why the material must be laid only on durable surfaces using reinforced adhesives.
4. Ceramic granite brick has excellent characteristics and the longest service life, reaching 40 years. However, it is distinguished by high cost, exposure to ultraviolet waves and high weight.
5. Gypsum products are the most affordable and popular way to transform a room. But there are some nuances. It takes less mixture to lay, but the elements need to be treated with paints and varnishes, they do not withstand mechanical stress.

Naturally, the last option is the most commonly used, because its price is several times less than the others. If desired, it can be made at home.

Use in interior decoration

Decorative brick for interior decoration is used for laying in various premises houses or apartments. It should be borne in mind that this option requires a more rigorous approach, because its application is different from the stone. This is the main mistake of many who decided to fill the interior with this material. You can not allow ill-conceived randomness.

Interior decoration with decorative bricks

Design options for living rooms, bedrooms and offices

Exist certain rules, which will help to veneer the surfaces of these rooms most correctly.

On a note! It is important to consider the play of light. Therefore, additional lighting is thought out in advance, which can now be beautifully mounted in various objects.

Solutions for kitchen and bathrooms

Facing brick for interior decoration of the kitchen area is the most commonly used solution. The main thing is to achieve correct design. Indeed, many consider such masonry in the kitchen to be an excess that spoils the entire interior. Such a feeling arises when, in a small room, almost the entire surface is finished, and dark colors are used. So:

• It is better to divide the kitchen into zones, even a small room can benefit if the material is laid along the work surface. Both light and dark shades will look good. It is better to give preference to the clinker variety, it washes well.

Use of decorative bricks in the kitchen

• If the apron is supposed to be finished in a different way, then the decorative facing brick will be able to take its place on the wall, which serves as the entry point (there is a doorway).
• Previously, it was considered quite popular - to veneer the walls in the kitchen halfway. This method can still be used today, but the combination with other materials must be taken into account in order to avoid the feeling of bureaucracy.

Panel options are well suited for the bathroom, they successfully mask all communications. It is only necessary to take into account that for this you will need to build a crate. And also, if gypsum products are used, they need to be further processed.

Decorating a bathroom with decorative bricks

Corridors, arches and doorways

It should be taken into account that small rooms, narrow corridors- you can not completely finish with such a decorative material. Facing bricks they are laid only in a certain part, for example, in places of increased pollution (taking into account additional impregnation of the gypsum version).

Solutions look very good when installation is done around arched structures and doorways. It is possible to get an excellent effect, and lightness is achieved through the use of light shades.

Styles suitable for masonry

Brick-lined hays look best in the following styles:

1. Loft. This style differs from the rest in that it almost completely repeats the interior of old factories, storage and production facilities. That is, it is a kind of industrial design. Brick can occupy all the walls in such a room. It is necessarily combined with other elements - beams, hanging ropes, twisted wiring in the old winding.
2. Minimalism. An urban direction that tries to combine the incompatible. That's why decorative masonry often presented in bright colors. Only one wall is faced with it, which is opposed to the rest. They are available in gray or white.
3. Country. Style is responsible for creating country house, where decorative facing brick acts for interior decoration of walls, which are a continuation of the fireplace. It is necessary to try to achieve remoteness from urban dwellings, to create a cozy primitiveness.
4. Gothic (Neo-Gothic). Masonry is laid literally everywhere, but in combination with other contrasting interior objects. Rooms for this style should have high ceilings.

Most often, decorative bricks are used for interior design in a loft style.

Laying decorative bricks

Decorative products fit quite simply, so even a novice master will cope with this task, which will save on work. First of all, you need to prepare tools and supplies:

• Tape measure, ruler, pencil or marker for marking the wall.
• brush, brush, aluminum profile and fasteners, a drill, as well as a primer for preliminary work.
• Level and plumb to verify correct installation.
• Spatula, plastic crosses, adhesive composition for basic work.
• Joint grout and rubber spatula for finishing work.

Important! When calculating the amount of material, it is necessary to add about 10% of the reserve in case of breaking and trimming.

preliminary stage

The first step is to prepare the surface. Old coatings are removed from it, leveled with plaster or putty, rubbed and dust is removed, and then treated with a primer. Then, the finishing material is laid out on the floor in one layer and various elements are selected according to the pattern, thickness and texture in order to imagine how the final result will look on the surface.

Preparing the surface for the installation of decorative bricks

Markings are applied to the walls. To do this, retreat from the floor to a distance equal to half the width of the brick. Draw a horizontal line, referring to the building level, and install a metal profile on the dowels along this line. This design will serve as a support for the brick so that it does not "float" while the mortar is still wet. Next, the location of each cladding element is drawn on the wall, taking into account seams of 1-2.5 mm. Bricks are treated with a primer and left to dry.

Mounting procedure

Laying false brick is as follows:

Provided that the walls are even or have been pre-aligned, this is a fairly simple procedure that does not require specialized education and experience. The main thing is not to get carried away during the experiments so that the interior does not turn out to be too bulky and rough. It is important to remember the basic design rules various rooms and maintain a balance of colors and shades.