How to make imitation brickwork yourself. The best ways to make a decorative brick wall using plaster. Making homemade brick tiles

One of fashion trends in the decoration of the premises - a brick wall. Good for those who have a brick house. All they need is to knock off the plaster and slightly “tamper” what is available. What should the rest of us do? There are wallpapers and brick-like tiles, but not all of them are plausible, and good ones cost almost as much as a natural brick wall. The best option in this case - a self-made imitation brick for interior decoration. Moreover, “bricks-tiles” can be made separately, or you can decorate the entire wall in one go.

How to make an imitation brick wall: a short list of methods

The easiest way is if you have brickwork hidden under the plaster. Beat the plaster, clean the seams, prime and paint. The result is a natural brick wall. Moreover, it will look quite “old” and vintage. Those who are less fortunate will have to imitate this brickwork. The good news is that there are many ways available inexpensive materials, do " brick wall"Can be used on concrete, drywall, plywood... any more or less durable surface. By the way, most techniques take little time. So, here's how to make imitation brick for interior decoration:

This is just a short list. There are several technological differences at each point. So imitation brick for interior decoration can be done in at least a dozen ways. Let's talk about some in more detail.

sawing brick

The idea of replacing expensive “brick-like” finishing tiles with bricks loosened into plates seems reasonable. But you need a brick good quality, without voids, inhomogeneities, underburning or overburnt areas. In general, you need an expensive brick. Or old.

An example of sawn bricks... but these are two “beautiful” parts

It's better to cut it circular saw with water cooling. It will work out decorative tiles“brick-like” in natural color. The thickness of the tiles is at least 8-10 mm. The advantages are clear: low price, no need to paint - there is a natural color. These homemade brick tiles are then glued to the walls using regular tile adhesive.

We lay out any texture from sawn bricks. And this is for decorating the outer corners

But there are also disadvantages: you need a good quality brick, but you still have to find it. When cutting, the plates may break. Only two of them are obtained with a beautiful surface - the extreme ones. The rest will have to be modified manually, creating a relief. It’s tedious, dusty, time-consuming, difficult, and it’s not a fact that brick imitation will actually be learned “at the level.”

Despite all the shortcomings, this method is used. And this is, perhaps, the only option for homemade imitation brickwork, which can be used for exterior finishing . For these purposes (finishing the facade of a building), by the way, you can cut the brick into two halves. Everything is cheaper than buying tiles.

How to draw brickwork on a wall

If “wet” or “dusty” work is not your thing, but you know how to draw at least a little, you can paint a brick wall. You will need acrylic paints, brushes, a pair of natural sponges, masking tape, and thick paper plates for mixing paints. When thinning paints, remember that acrylic paints darken as they dry. And one more thing: they dry quickly, but freshly applied ones can be removed with a clean rag soaked in water.

First we prepare workplace: cover the baseboard and adjacent floor with polyethylene or old wallpaper (it’s better to fix it with tape). Use masking tape to outline the boundaries - at the top, on the sides. At the bottom there is a limiter - a plinth, although in order not to get dirty, it can be removed.

Drawing bricks on the wall

Paint the wall white semi-matte acrylic paint. Leave to dry.
Preparing the background paint. In one of paper plates mix 1/6 part umber, 1/6 black paint and 4/6 titanium white. Immediately prepare a little paint, apply it to the wall using a sponge, simply applying the surface soaked in paint to the wall. You shouldn’t try to make a solid background - it should be torn and textured. In some places we apply the paint more densely, passing twice, in some places we apply a more transparent layer.
On a dry background, draw several rows of bricks by hand, not using a ruler. We focus on the standard for masonry: 25 * 6.5 cm, seam thickness - 0.8-1.2 cm. When marking, keep in mind that using this technology it is easier to make the seam a little narrower by painting it, than to try to widen it later.
To paint “bricks,” you need to mix ocher and sienna in different proportions, obtaining different shades of “brick” colors - from yellowish-orange to brownish. We got some shade, painted several “bricks” in random places. We mixed a new batch and painted over the other bricks. We apply the paint with a brush, without trying to get a uniform surface or a dense layer of paint - the background layer is visible. The edges of the “bricks” also should not be smooth.
For a traditional red-brown color, to sienna and red ocher, add a little light ocher and a little white. You can paint several bricks in a row with this color.
One more shade - to the above composition we will add brown mars and a little water. Apply with a brush or sponge - as desired.
If you add white and burnt sienna to ocher and sienna, you get another color.
We paint all the bricks in random order with these shades.
We dilute white and a little ocher, add water. Apply the composition with a sponge, acting as a tampon.
Take an old toothbrush and burnt bone paint. We dip the bristles in paint and spray them on the wall, imitating the heterogeneity and texture of clay bricks.
We add volume to the bricks: dip a thin brush in a mixture of umber and white. We bring all the bricks from below and to the right or left. Everything is on one side, depending on where the window is located (on the side opposite the window). The thickness of the liner varies, since the masonry and the bricks themselves cannot be ideal.

It takes much longer to describe than to do it all. A beginner can draw about 30 squares of imitation brickwork in a day. For maximum verisimilitude, there are several secrets, which we will discuss below.

Final touches

To ensure that the brickwork painted on the wall is as close to natural as possible, there are several little secrets:

With some skill and effort, you can ensure that the painted brickwork looks like the natural one. The main rule: imperfection and heterogeneity.

Imitation brick for interior decoration using plaster mortar

The general idea is simple: a layer of plaster or tile adhesive is applied to the wall, and a seam is cut/pressed into it. After processing the edges of the “bricks” and the seams, and painting, the result is a semblance of brickwork of varying degrees of plausibility. Everything is simple, but there are significant differences and nuances.

What and how to make a solution from

The first question that arises is: what kind of solution is needed and from what? There are many recipes. Here are some options:

Regardless of what you make the solution from, it should be semi-dry and should not leak under any circumstances. It will not need to be leveled, so its plasticity is not important to you, and the adhesive ability will be provided by additives - tile adhesive and PVA. To adjust the consistency, add water in small portions.

Surface preparation

The wall on which we will make imitation brickwork does not have to be even. It should be free of dust and dirt, crumbling fragments and particles. This is where the requirements end.

The process of preparing the wall is a careful approach: first they make markings

Before you start better wall prime. The type of primer depends on the substrate. If the wall is concrete or loose, walk with “concrete contact”. It will bind crumbling particles and create an adhesive surface on which any composition fits perfectly. If we are decorating plywood, gypsum board or other similar material, we can do without a primer, or we can coat it with diluted PVA.

Technology No. 1. We use thin tape to draw seams

First, we paint the wall to match the color of the seams between the bricks. Some are planning gray-brown, others white-gray. Paint the wall suitable shade. Using narrow masking tape (1 cm or slightly less/more), apply markings to the prepared base. The tape will mark the seams between the bricks, so stick it horizontally, at a distance of about 6-6.5 cm from each other. When the horizontal lines are pasted, glue the short vertical ones. They are 23-25 cm apart from each other - this is the length of a standard building brick, but decorative ones can be shorter.

Now we take the solution and apply it to the wall. The layers are unequal, the thickness is 0.3-0.5 cm. We apply it “as it turns out”, without achieving a flat surface, smooth transitions... As it turns out, so be it. We only avoid obvious bald spots through which the wall shines. We filled the area, took a flat trowel (grater), and slightly smoothed out what we got. Leave until slightly dry: so that when you press with your finger, the composition is slightly pressed through.

We pry up the ends of the horizontally pasted strips of adhesive tape in any place (when gluing, leave the “tails”), pull, removing along with the solution adhering to the tape. We remove the entire mesh. The edges of the “bricks” turn out to be torn and uneven. This is fine. Even good.

Take a toothbrush or paint brush with fairly stiff bristles. Use a toothbrush to go along the seams, removing any remaining mortar. At the same time, the edges of the bricks are rounded. Then we take a wider brush and use it to go over the surface, adding naturalness and removing too sharp edges. Leave to dry at room temperature for approximately 48-72 hours. Do not force dry it - it will crack. Although, if you want to have cracks... If the composition was not painted in bulk, it's a matter of painting.

Technology No. 2: cutting the “seams”

This method of simulating brick for interior decoration takes less time: no tape is required. Apply the solution to the surface of the wall. Everything is exactly the same as described above, only the layer can be thicker - up to 0.8-1 cm. After waiting until the solution “sets” a little, we mark the seams. Here again there are options:

The second option is more accurate. But you have to be careful not to make it too smooth. Although, due to the fact that the hand trembles, the seam “walks” slightly, which gives a more believable look.

Having made the horizontal seams, we proceed to cutting the vertical ones - also by hand. The width of the bricks is about 6 cm, the length is around 23-25 cm. Having finished, we wait for 12-14 hours. Until the composition has set enough to be picked out. When the concrete begins to crumble under strong pressure, take a wide screwdriver (the usual one with a “spatula”) and use it to pick out the solution between the cut strips.

In progress…

When the seams are cleaned, take a stiff brush or brush and remove the remaining mortar and crumbs. The bristles on the brush should be fairly stiff. If the solution is dry, you can try more drastic measures - a wire brush.

Technology No. 3: saw seams

This method of making imitation brickwork for interior decoration differs only in that instead of a knife we take an old hacksaw blade.

After waiting until the solution sets and does not slide, we use a saw to mark the boundaries of the seams. Here you choose one of the methods described above. But you don’t have to wait any longer: use a hacksaw to paint out the seams little by little. Long horizontal seams are quick to make, but vertical ones are not very convenient, since the fabric is not very suitable for short distances.

This method is good because there is no danger of “over-drying” the solution. You can do the “jointing” as soon as the solution hardens a little. In this state, it is easier to round the edges of the bricks, giving them a natural “old age”. The downside is that you have to get used to it, otherwise you might end up doing something bad.

Making a mold for casting brick tiles from plaster

An imitation of brick for interior decoration in an apartment or house can also be cast: you can make gypsum tiles in the form of bricks yourself. To do this with interesting specimens bricks, an impression is taken (a mold is made to form an artificial finishing stone), then gypsum solution is poured into it. The resulting tiles are used for wall decoration. This technology is good because it allows you to prepare several molds in which you can make bricks of different colors for different rooms.

We find interesting shaped bricks and several almost ordinary ones, but with different minor defects. We will use them to cast the mold. It is desirable that there be at least a dozen of them, or better yet, more. “Artificial brickwork” will be more varied.

On the side that we will “multiply”, apply grease or heated wax mixed with kerosene. This is necessary so that the silicone does not stick to the surface. When everything is dry, apply a layer to the treated side silicone sealant. The layer thickness is 1-1.5 cm. Leave until the silicone is completely polymerized (the time depends on the type, it is written on the package).

When the silicone has hardened, take polyurethane foam and coat the mold without removing it from the brick. After the foam has hardened, remove the brick and level the bottom of the mold so that it stands level. Can be used by filling with gypsum mortar. It sets quickly; if you have a dozen molds, in 2-3 days you can make tiles for a couple of squares simulating a brick wall. By the way, gypsum mortar can be painted in bulk. Then new cracks and chips are not a problem - just like a brick.

How and what to paint

Recently, a white brick wall has become fashionable. If you are going to do just this, there are no problems: apply the seams with a brush, use a roller to apply the surface. If you want something that is not too monochromatic, add a little tint to the base color composition - gray, brown, yellow... or even pink or blue. Paint with this paint. Add more white to the remainder and add highlights with this lighter composition using a semi-dry roller, sponge, or brush. If desired, you can apply the top “shadows” with silver, bronze, adding a little gold. Here's how you like it best.

Imitation brick in the bedroom - looks very stylish

If the seams in the imitation brickwork should be darker, go over them first with a brush. Then, using a roller with short or medium pile, we paint the very surface of the bricks. If you take a roller with even shorter pile, dip it in paint of a different shade (lighter or darker - it depends), in bronze, silver, gold, etc. and with this roller, quickly, lightly touching, paint over the most protruding parts, you will get an even more interesting effect. In general, you can experiment. With this approach, imitation brick becomes a design object and the main interior decoration.

When carrying out renovations, everyone wants to add a decorative element to their apartment that will distinguish their home from a series of monotonous and boring rooms. One of these options is decorative brick wall decoration, which makes the surrounding space lively and cozy.

Many people think that a brick wall with their own hands can only be realized experienced builder, and such repairs will cost a pretty penny. Our material is intended to prove the groundlessness of such misconceptions, so today we will talk about how to create an imitation brick in your room and what you will need for this.

Necessary tool

The list of necessary means at hand depends on the method by which we plan to decorate the walls with brick in the interior, but we will certainly need:

Container for preparing the solution;
Drill with a nozzle for stirring it;
Scotch;
A set of spatulas, you will need both wide and narrow ones;
Provilo;
Painting cord for placing beacons so that the resulting wall is smooth and beautiful;
Oilcloth and various rags - this type repairs generate quite a lot of dirt.
Plaster and paint, for carrying out finishing our wall;
Brush and roller with which we apply our finishing materials;
And so that our decorative brick does not differ from the real one, we will need to draw the seams - using jointing or even a simple pencil.

Preparation and calculation of the required material

The main part of the costs for such repairs falls on the purchase of material with which we will imitate a brick wall with plaster - that is, the cement plaster or putty. Typical plaster consumption is approximately 8.5 kg per 1 square meter with a layer thickness of 10 mm. We will need half as much decorative plaster - such a thick layer is not needed, and therefore we multiply 4.25 kg by the area of the area that we plan to use for decorative finishing brick walls.

Plaster is usually sold in packages of 30 kg, and therefore we round the resulting number up, because in practice the consumption may turn out to be higher - beautiful and even bricks may not turn out the first time, somewhere you will need to make a slightly larger layer, and so on. The price per bag usually varies from 250 to 500 rubles, but we recommend not saving, because plaster low quality can bring all your efforts to naught.

In the same way it will be necessary to calculate the quantity necessary materials for finishing, but we believe you can handle the paint without boring advisers.

Preparing walls for work

The preparatory stage, during which we put the walls in order and rid them of layers of previous finishing and other debris, is key to obtaining a high-quality repair. If you haven't gotten rid of previous layers of plaster or adhered dirt, your plaster brick wall may crumble along with the old coating. All depressions and protrusions must be carefully sealed and brought to the general level. Measure the level of curvature using a rule and carefully tidy up the wall.

We also don’t forget to prime our wall - this will help ensure good adhesion between the finish and the wall, and also prevent the formation of fungus and mold. After the primer has dried thoroughly, we can begin to construct our brick wall in the interior, for example, in the hallway.

Technology of applying brick decor

There are two main ways to make an imitation of a brick wall in an apartment with your own hands:

with cutting seams using a scraper;
using masking tape.

Read and choose the one you like.

Cutting seams with a scraper

First of all, we apply plaster to our primed wall and level it with a spatula. The spatula should be wide, about 20-25 cm; it will be great if you also have a narrow spatula on hand, with which you can apply the plaster to hard-to-reach places. When the applied mortar has dried, it’s time to begin our main task - marking the seams, which will turn our boring plaster into an original brick.

We apply a spatula to the plastered area and draw seams with the sharp side; their width should be about 0.5-1 cm. The pattern is at your discretion, but we recommend following the dimensions of a standard brick - 250-120-65 mm. Now we have a diagram according to which the seams should be drawn - it’s time to arm ourselves with a scraper; both a chisel and homemade product in the form of a steel strip. The depth of the seams should directly depend on the layer of plaster; if you applied 10 mm, then the seam should be from 3 to 6 mm.

You can also arm yourself with jointing, with its help you can give the seams a convex or concave appearance. After our site is ready, it is worth checking it for flaws and eliminating them in a timely manner - this will not be easy to do with dried plaster. Now we remove excess plaster from the bricks, wipe their surface with a rag and wait for it to harden. After this, the wall is ready for painting or other finishing work. Using this method, we can get a brick-style wall at half the price than using another finishing option - tiles that imitate brick.

Forming seams with tape

In this option, immediately after priming, we mark the wall and stick tape onto the marked seams. The plaster is applied directly on top of the tape, and as soon as it is leveled and allowed to dry a little, they pull the tape and leave a pattern of seams on the surface.

This method is a little more complicated and takes longer - you will have to clean the edges of the bricks. In addition, not every beginner will be able to remove the adhesive tape without pulling the solution behind it, and therefore we recommend using this method only for people with extensive experience in repair work.

Finishing walls

Now we need to bring our wall, already covered with bricks, back to its proper form, and therefore we sweep away the dust from it and thoroughly clean the excess with sandpaper.

The next step is re-priming - you need to apply it not only to the bricks, but also to each seam. You can either apply paint or omit this procedure, depending on what color and texture of bricks you would like to get.

Well, in general, that’s all. Such work requires a lot of time, effort and diligence, but the result of such cladding will be beyond all expectations - the effect that a brick wall, made with your own hands using simple means, produces on guests will certainly amaze you.

There are various options imitation brickwork with your own hands. They allow you to create a surface that will completely replicate the brick coating. This makes it possible to realize exceptional design ideas into life, creating an interior that will be filled with beauty and comfort.

Do-it-yourself imitation of a brick wall in various ways. Some of them require the necessary skills, others are practically ready-made options. Each method is suitable for a specific case.

Ready-made types

Currently, there are ones that completely replicate the texture of brick. The advantage of such products is their low cost and ease of installation, which varies depending on the type of product. The following options are available:

All options have their advantages and disadvantages, but there are ways to make an imitation of brickwork - exclusively with your own hands.

Application of corrugated cardboard

The use of corrugated sheets of cardboard is a rather unique method that makes it possible to create a decorative surface using a minimum of materials. The work requires the following components:

Directly cardboard. Boxes can be used for household appliances. The main thing is that their density is not low.
High-quality paper napkins (thick, non-tearing).
PVA. To work you will need a large amount of glue.
Gun for needlework (filled with hot glue).
Stationery knife, ruler and pencil.
Paint and varnish. For the final finishing stage.

Materials required for the manufacture of brick inlays from corrugated cardboard

Advice! Thin cardboard - no best solution. It will not allow you to create the necessary texture. If it is not possible to use thicker material, then you can use some trick. It consists in the fact that the fragments are glued together to create the required thickness.

To imitate brickwork from corrugated cardboard, it is better to use dense material

The technology consists of a sequence of actions:

Thus, it is possible to form decorative wall under a brick with your own hands, which will not require large financial costs.

Ready-made corrugated brickwork

Using a stencil and pattern on plaster

This is a simple option that requires only extreme care. The work is as follows:

A layer of plaster is applied to the surface. The thickness should be more than 4-5 mm, otherwise you won’t get an expressive texture.
Next, take a stencil. It can be rubber or plastic.
It is well moistened with water so that the main side does not stick to the damp solution.
The stencil is applied to the surface and pressed. It is necessary to remove it from the wall carefully, because sudden movements can remove part of the mixture.
The procedure is repeated. It is important to consider that the horizontal lines must match. If you don’t keep an eye on this, you end up with fragmented areas that are not connected to each other.
At the end, the imitation brickwork is well primed and covered with wax. The seams are unstitched. The surface is painted with acrylic paints.

Note! To create a more interesting effect, color is added directly to the plaster. Then it is possible to create a play of shades, because the joints are painted in different ways. Do not forget that if you paint the wall directly, then after drying the shade will become a little darker.

You can make a DIY brick wall from fresh plaster without using a stencil. The technology is as follows:

Lines are drawn on the surface to indicate the seams of the brickwork. This is done a little arbitrarily to achieve more naturalness.
Using a narrow scraper, the plaster is removed. The joints are immediately rubbed with a dry brush. This will allow you to form a relief and also smooth out the bricks a little.
The finished wall is primed and painted.

These methods allow you to decorate only a newly made layer of plaster. If after application plaster mortar After some time has passed and it has had time to dry, it will not be possible to create a brick wall using the methods described above.

Bricks on putty

This option is used when the idea of creating a brick wall came some time after plastering. In this case, to implement it, putty is used, which is pre-painted in the desired color.

Brick wall made of putty

The general procedure is as follows:

The wall is well cleaned of dirt and dust. If necessary, degrease. Apply a layer of primer.
Markings are made on the surface. It should repeat the horizontal and vertical seams so as to create an imitation of brickwork.
The joints are painted with the selected color and left until completely dry.
Next, apply masking tape. Its strips should run along the painted seam lines. This is done like this: first paste over the horizontal lines, and then the vertical ones (they should overlap the previous ones).

Marking with masking tape for brickwork

A thin layer of putty is applied to the surface. The required texture is immediately formed, so the layer becomes uneven. You can use additional tools to help create relief.
Leave the mixture for a while until it sets. Now remove the tape. This is done very quickly, because the segments are fastened together. The putty is left until completely dry.

The layer simulating a brick wall is additionally sanded, creating an original texture.

Thus, all work is done exclusively with your own hands. It is possible to form an excellent decorative surface that will be the highlight of the interior. But you need to read that the question of how to make imitation brickwork has not only a technical side. It is much more important to fit it correctly into the decor of the room so that there is no unnecessary heaviness or thoughtlessness.

When carrying out repairs, quite often there is a desire to decorate the wall with a brick with your own hands. This work can actually be done using ordinary plaster mixtures. It is very important to choose the right place where such an accent will effectively emphasize the individuality of the interior.

When choosing the type of interior decoration for your home, you have to take into account many factors. A brick wall is one way to follow fashion trend. This type of decor can be done on an entire wall or a separate area (arch, niche). “Bricks” play the role of an accent in the interior of the room.

Preparatory work

Before finishing, you should prepare the surface on which you plan to apply the decor. First you need to remove the old coating. The thickness of the created finishing layer can reach 1.5 cm. Imitation brick for interior decoration looks good on extremely smooth walls. Therefore, it is necessary to check their quality level. If the deviation exceeds 2 cm/m, then the surface must be leveled according to the beacons ( cement mortar). Leave for several days until the mixture dries completely.

The flat surface on which the plaster will be applied should not contain large depressions or bulges. Any defects should be repaired with the mixture. The dry wall, prepared for finishing, must be coated with a suitable primer. Without this, the solution layer may peel off over time. The primer for brick walls under plaster is selected according to the base material. It is convenient to apply the liquid with a paint roller, and in corners and other hard to reach places it is necessary to carefully go over with a brush.

After the primer has dried, the plaster is mixed. When preparing the material, the consumption of the composition should be taken into account. If the layer is laid with a thickness of 10 mm, then 8-9 kg of dry mixture is required per 1 m² of surface. Standard bags are packaged in 30 kg. This amount is enough for a wall section of 3.5 m². To avoid getting dirty, it is recommended to cover the floor with film. The solution should be mixed with a drill with a special attachment. The mixture should be quite thick and viscous. If you do not plan to paint the finish, the solution can be tinted.

The brick wall decor will look absolutely natural if the seams are drawn using a special tool (joint). But you can use another available “tool” (broken pencil, thick knitting needle, etc.).

Creating imitation brickwork

If you plan to cover only a section of the wall with plaster, then work should begin by applying markings:

it is necessary to draw the borders of the finish using a pencil;
Apply masking tape along the lines.

To work with plaster, two steel spatulas (20 cm, 5 cm) are used. Using a narrow tool, the mixture is applied to a wide one. Also, small defects (protrusions, pits) are corrected with a small spatula. Using a wide spatula, the base is spread with gypsum plaster (starting from the edge), the layer is leveled. The work is carried out in separate sections, their area depends on the volume of the prepared solution (up to 15 liters are mixed at one time). There is no point in achieving a perfectly flat surface (natural brick is not like that). To apply seams, you can use a stencil for brick plaster.

To draw a brick pattern on the decor, you should familiarize yourself with two technologies:

cut through the seam with a scraper;
Before applying the solution, mark and apply masking tape.

Drawing seams with a scraper

In the first case, the plaster brickwork is painted after applying the mortar. A rule or level (1.5-1.8 m long) is applied to the dried surface of the decor. The seams are marked with a sharp plate ( optimal width is done somewhere around 0.5-1.0 cm).

The masonry “pattern” you like is done based on your own preferences. Marking on the wall should be done with bandaging of the seams. Dimensions must be taken into account classic brick(250x 65x120 mm). Today, elongated or almost square wall materials are produced. There are also relief, textured, specially chipped and various non-standard products. You cannot draw random seams on the wall, otherwise the imitation of brick from plaster will not turn out natural.

After this, you should take a scraper, a narrow chisel or some other homemade instrument and carefully follow the drawn lines, removing the plaster. This is how seams are formed, the depth of which is 3-6 mm. It is not very convenient to do this work with a simple chisel. Excess mixture on the seams forms a “fringe”; it should be constantly removed.

To carefully form the seams, you can use jointing; it gives a convex or concave relief. A brick wall made of plaster is drawn starting with horizontal lines, and then short vertical ones are made. After the decor has gained strength, all imperfections in the design should be removed. Excess mixture formed on the bricks after the formation of the seams must be immediately removed with a dry cloth. You can walk along the edges with a damp sponge.

It is important to have time to apply the design before the plaster is completely dry. Otherwise, the “bricks” can be damaged. Therefore, it is recommended to treat the surface in sections. After complete drying, the decor should be painted:

First, the entire surface is tinted.
Then you should carefully go through the seams with a narrow brush.

Forming seams with masking tape

There is another way to make bricks on a plaster wall. In this case, future seams are marked with a pencil along the entire pre-primed, finished surface. Short vertical lines must be shifted relative to the top (and bottom) row by half a brick. Masking tape is applied according to the markings (first horizontally, then vertically). If this process is performed differently, the tape will be difficult to remove. Its ends extend beyond the boundary of the treated area.

The solution is applied to the surface prepared in this way with a spatula. Quickly leveled, choose the degree of surface smoothness at your own discretion. It depends on whether you prefer embossed bricks or absolutely smooth ones. After this, without waiting for the solution to dry, you should carefully pull the ends of the horizontal tape, which leaves a pattern of seams on the decor.

Imitating a brick wall from plaster with your own hands requires some experience. Therefore, beginners are recommended to form a drawing using the first method.

To add severity, the dried “masonry” can be wiped with a hard brush. If you walk over a completely dry wall with sandpaper, the surface will become smooth. After this, the decor is ready for painting.

When the brick wall finishing has been completed and the surface has acquired the required hardness, all excess should be removed (residues of mortar that disturb the design). The finishing features depend on whether a colored (tinted) mixture was used or a regular one.

Decorative plaster should not remain white-gray. Therefore, a colorless wall should be painted by mixing several different shades, or stop at finished tone. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the interior design and lighting features. The wrong color can ruin the whole impression.

Advantages of imitation masonry

Decorating brick walls with your own hands has a number of advantages:

performing the work will not require special financial expenses, time, professional knowledge and special skills; accuracy and diligence are required;
you can choose the material based on your own preferences and financial capabilities (plaster, any additives, paint of the shade you like);
plaster mixtures are environmentally friendly and will not cause harm to health;
imitation brickwork has good thermal insulation properties;
the finishing layer is quite thin, due to which the space of the room is not reduced;
a brick wall made of plaster does not require special care and will not need repairs for a long time.

"Brickwork" in a modern interior

A brick wall in the interior is made in the loft style. This method creates a spectacular accent. You can’t go overboard and decorate the entire room “like brick.” The following options for creating accents can be given:

the space around the opening, niche, arch, door, window, mirror is designed, this solution looks quite attractive;
the wall is decorated with individual “bricks” scattered along the wall; in this case, the surface does not resemble real masonry, but the result is an original decor;
One entire wall is finished; this approach is a classic accent in a room, which is done where all the attention is directed, for example, the wall behind the TV or fireplace.

Minor issues
This type of finish can be disappointing:

in a room of very modest size, where it is important to preserve every centimeter of free space;
this surface attracts dust very much, which can be easily removed with a damp sponge, but this should be done quite often;
repairs may require additional financial costs if you need to level the base before making a brick wall with plaster.

But no matter what, this type of interior decoration is very popular.

The work consists of several stages. First, the walls are prepared for processing: you need to remove the wallpaper and level the surface with sandpaper. Then a sample is made from linoleum or brick. Standard parameter equal to 25 × 6.5 cm. Seams are marked at a distance of 1.5 cm around the perimeter of the workpiece. Each seam is further divided in two to accurately imitate brickwork.

The brick imitation should start from the floor, retreating 5-10 cm and moving upward. Special attention is given to the first corner “brick”, the edges of which are outlined with a pencil. The corners of the wall are the most difficult, so work starts from the edges and moves towards the center. After creating the outline of the masonry, a primer is applied using a roller. The tool ensures strong and even adhesion of the mixture to the surface of the walls. At the same time, the markings remain clear and do not smudge.

Before applying the solution, masking tape is applied to the joints of false masonry: first horizontally, then vertically. The gluing occurs with an overlap. The solution is made from plaster and tile adhesive in a ratio of 50:50. It is applied using a spatula or by hand, after wearing special gloves (the latter method is quick and easy). Immediately after treating the wall with the mixture, you need to remove the tape - this is the main nuance of the technology. If you hesitate, the mixture will not allow the material to be pulled off, and there will be no space between the fragments. Therefore, gypsum is not used to imitate brickwork due to its instant drying.

If the solution was applied by hand, that is, unevenly, it is necessary to shape the masonry using a spatula, chisel or tablespoon. Other methods are also used, but this one is the simplest and most accessible.

After the solution has dried, the surface of the do-it-yourself brick imitation made from tile adhesive and plaster can be painted, although many leave everything as is. The wall is cleaned and leveled with a broom, sandpaper or brush. Then it is primed completely, along with the seams, and paint is applied.

How to finish a brick wall with plaster yourself?

It is necessary to use a steel spatula 5-10 or 20-25 cm wide. Approximately 10-15 liters of solution will be needed per area. The wall is pre-primed, then gypsum plaster is applied to it with a wide spatula and leveled. The solution dries, then markings are made on it using a rule up to 2 m long. Sharp end Using the tool, you need to draw seams half a centimeter to a centimeter wide. The plaster is then removed using a scraper. The standard joint depth is 3-6 mm. Plaster can be removed with a chisel or construction jointer.

Cutting is done first along horizontal, then along vertical lines. The surface is leveled and the plaster is allowed to dry. Excess is removed with a sponge or rag. If you want to make an imitation of brickwork, the wall is painted in two stages: first it is tinted with a spray or brush, then the color is applied to the “bricks”. To ensure that the array remains durable for a long time, you should not combine gypsum plaster and cement tile adhesive.

Do-it-yourself imitation of a brick wall made of polystyrene foam

Foam ceiling tiles without patterns are suitable for this purpose. It is better to make “bricks” measuring 150 x 70 mm, since figures that are too voluminous will look unnatural. First, markings are made using any available material, taking into account seam allowances. Using a toothpick, straight lines are pressed onto the markings. With a sharp object you need to push to the end of the line.

You need to cover the wall with “bricks” by applying tile adhesive to the material. An imitation of a brick wall made of polystyrene foam is performed from floor to ceiling. The seam between the “bricks” is 1-2 mm. After this, the cladding is ready for painting. Applied to the seams large number paints to make the masonry as close as possible to natural.

Natural brick wall

To create such a wall, it is enough to remove the finishing from the brickwork and improve it appearance and paint or varnish. First, the surface is cleared of the finish using an emery disc and grinder. To remove visual defects and unevenness, a special mixture is used, which is applied to the brick joints. Finishing procedures are completed by covering the wall with special varnish or wax. They are suitable for processing walls made of natural bricks. To avoid the glossy effect on the wall, it is enough to sand the wall with fine-grained sandpaper until it becomes matte.

Tiles as a way to imitate brickwork

To create fake masonry, take tiles made from different materials. Ceramic products have such advantages as lightness, variety of surfaces (matte, glossy), ease of installation, and compactness. If you need to cover a surface with geometrically complex parameters, this product will come in handy. It is important to use the tiles carefully: they are fragile and cannot withstand impacts. Clinker products made using burnt shale clay are durable and easy to install, with a textured or smooth surface. Gypsum tiles, which are a mixture of dyes, water and gypsum, are abrasion-resistant, cheap and lightweight. It does not apply in wet areas due to its ability to absorb moisture.

Installation begins with removing the previous coating and leveling, plastering and priming the wall. Markings are applied to the surface. Gypsum tiles begin to be installed from the floor. First, a rail is attached to the bottom of the wall, along which the first row is mounted. For fastening, gypsum putty is used - it is applied to a spatula, then to the tile. The material is pressed against the wall, but not too much, to avoid cracking. Excess putty is removed. All subsequent rows are installed with a spacing of ½ tile for a reliable imitation of brick laying. To ensure that the rows are perfectly even, clamps are attached to the space between the seams. To receive standard size Brick tiles are cut into the required pieces with a hacksaw.

The seams are formed after installation of the fabric. Rubbing occurs using putty. To give the space between the seams a relief, use half of a cut tube with a diameter of 10 mm. After the material has dried, the wall is treated and painted. Installation of clinker tiles occurs in the same way as in the case of gypsum tiles. Any tile must be laid in rows from the corner.

Imitation of a brick wall in the hallway

Imitation of brickwork in the corridor, made in white, visually expands the space. The seams between the fake bricks are not highlighted in a different color, but have a characteristic relief. A similar imitation can be performed on both walls. Together with wood-look laminate, “bricks” create a special style.

The hallway has imitation brickwork in a contrasting color. Here the seams between the fake bricks are painted dark, which sets off the whiteness of the “bricks”. This imitation is the closest to real masonry.

Here, imitation red brick masonry is used to decorate the wall in the hallway. This wall design creates a contrast with the light ceiling. The space between the seams is not highlighted with a different color, but is treated with plaster.

In this hallway, all the walls are lined with fake brickwork. The seams are not distinguished by a different color, but are characterized by the same color as the “bricks”. Zoned wall painting is presented: one is white, the other is dark gray. This method of painting creates contrast in the corridor.

Decorative brick in the living room

The living room, one wall of which is decorated with brick, looks modern and simple. The masonry is distinguished by its relief. The irregularities of the “bricks” help create naturalness and ease. White walls with decorative bricks visually expand the space and add modernity.

Fake masonry from decorative brick this room has a smooth topography with clearly defined seams. All canvas is painted in brown, which creates a contrast with the light part of the living room. This type of cladding gives the room simplicity and elegance.

Imitation brick in the bathroom

Imitation of brickwork in the bathroom is created from tiles. The room is decorated in one color - white. The seams are clearly defined, painted in dark tone, making them stand out against a white background.

Imitation brickwork in the bedroom

Brickwork in the bedroom gives the room a cozy and modern feel. Here the surface is flat, clearly defined, with a defined relief. The seams between the “bricks” are not highlighted contrasting color, creating one canvas with the masonry. Against the background of such a wall, interior items with contrasting colors look good.

This wall is made of foam plastic. This explains the uneven terrain and unclear seams between the “bricks”. The surface is uniformly painted in rich blue, against which light interior items are favorably shaded. The colors are pastel, calm tones, suitable for the bedroom: they are peaceful and put you in a peaceful mood.

Imitation of brickwork on the balcony

Decorating a balcony with decorative brickwork gives the room a modern feel. The imitation is created from champagne-colored plaster and clearly defined relief. The surface has irregularities, due to which naturalness is achieved. The seams are painted dark color. This creates a contrast in the coating. The “masonry” is made with deliberate irregularities.

If the balcony is planned to be tiled in pastel light colors, for this purpose, you can use imitation brickwork. Here, fake “bricks” are combined with the smooth surface of the walls. The masonry has a marked relief, the seams between the rows are recessed inward. Applying champagne or ivory paint visually expands the space.

Imitation of brickwork in the kitchen

Imitating brickwork in the kitchen helps give the room originality, modernity and naturalness. The use of light colors helps to visually expand the space. Brickwork is used only on kitchen apron. Its surface is uneven and its relief has roughness.