How to replace a damaged brick video
You will need:
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Hammer action drill
- Drill bit
- Lump hammer
- Small coping
- bolster
- Large flat
- bolster
- Safety goggles
- Trowel
- Carrying board
- 3 to 1 sand and cement mix
Out-of-site, out-of-mind is a common approach to maintenance on the outside of your home. But, even a single cracked brick can lead to big problems if left unattended. Water can seep in, freeze in the winter and expand. Before you know it, a small crack turns into a big one, and a big crack becomes a crumbling brick. Once that happens, your beautiful new carpet or expensive paintwork is under threat from damp and water damage. So keep the outside up to scratch to protect the fittings you treasure inside.
Time to complete the job: 2 hours plus drying time
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Step 1: Drill the masonry
Put on your safety goggles. Use the masonry drill to make holes in the mortar at all four corners of the brick. Drill holes in the mortar all along the four sides of the brick until the mortar is crumbling and loose.
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Step 2: Chisel away the mortar
Place the end of the small bolster against the mortar and use the hammer to force it between the bricks. Once the mortar is loose and crumbly, repeat the process with the wide, flat bolster.
Tip: Hammer gently! If you use too much force you could crack the brick or get your bolster stuck. -
Step 3: Remove the brick
Once the brick feels loose, try to pull it out of its slot. If it won't come away easily, continue to work with the flat bolster.
Once all the mortar is crumbled, pull the brick out. Clear away the dust and debris from the hole.
Tip: It will take 15-20 minutes to remove the brick, so be patient. This is the most difficult part of the job. -
Step 4: Examine the brick
If the back of the cracked brick is solid, then you can use the same brick, turned around, to refill the hole. If the entire brick is damaged, you will need to use a new brick. It can be tricky to find a matching brick, so use the old one if it's in good shape.
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Step 5: Bed the brick
Put a lump of mortar onto the carrying board. Use the trowel to line the bottom of the hole with mortar. Push some mortar up both sides of the hole. Push the new or turned around brick into the hole.
Fill in the space between bricks using the trowel and more mortar. -
Step 6: Finishing touches
Let the mortar dry for about ten minutes.Rub off all the rough edges of mortar so it looks even and smooth. Once the mortar dries, you'll be left with a new, perfectly matching brick.
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