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Singletrack Forum » Topic: Exposed brick walls http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls en-US Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:26:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q http://singletrackworld.com/forum/search.php mastiles_fanylion on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1117732 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:54:18 +0000 mastiles_fanylion 1117732@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <blockquote>MF: if those are Jelly Beans next to the stove can I have a couple of the banana ones please (if they haven't all melted)?</blockquote> You will have to fight my wife for them - I end up with the cola, liquorice and those odd peppery ones - she gets the rest. <blockquote>Actually MF do you always keep the log basket next to the stove? Reason I'm asking is that I want to put a stove into a fireplace with a wooden surround which would be a bit closer than the building regs recommendation of 40cm.</blockquote> Yeah it sits there all the time - it has never been a problem. I think if it sat above the feet it might be but the heat doesn't radiate down very much. sharkbait on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1117665 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:37:52 +0000 sharkbait 1117665@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ Doh..... double post........ as you were sharkbait on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1117594 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:23:58 +0000 sharkbait 1117594@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ Actually MF do you always keep the log basket next to the stove? Reason I'm asking is that I want to put a stove into a fireplace with a wooden surround which would be a bit closer than the building regs recommendation of 40cm. mk1fan on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1117585 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:22:10 +0000 mk1fan 1117585@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ The brick work is sealed to stop it creating dust. Not a big issue of you clean regularily. sharkbait on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1117581 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:21:23 +0000 sharkbait 1117581@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ MF: if those are Jelly Beans next to the stove can I have a couple of the banana ones please (if they haven't all melted)? mastiles_fanylion on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1117573 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:19:28 +0000 mastiles_fanylion 1117573@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <blockquote>he does, and he says you are in big trouble.</blockquote> <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> <blockquote>mastiles_fanylion, thanks for that</blockquote> NP - just happened to have it on my phone. (BTW - ours is a 100 yr old house too). dux on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1117564 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:16:01 +0000 dux 1117564@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ mastiles_fanylion, thanks for that meikle_partans on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1117558 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:15:35 +0000 meikle_partans 1117558@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <blockquote>gawd knows what I was watching.</blockquote> he does, and he says you are in big trouble. mastiles_fanylion on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1117522 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:05:22 +0000 mastiles_fanylion 1117522@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <blockquote>Where's the groomcam sited</blockquote> I guess this is in reference to the image on the screen - gawd knows what I was watching. <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> BigJohn on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1117517 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:03:50 +0000 BigJohn 1117517@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ Where's the groomcam sited? mastiles_fanylion on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1117479 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:51:44 +0000 mastiles_fanylion 1117479@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <blockquote>No pics of any brick yet chaps, mastiles_fanylion that fireplace wall sounds like what im thinkin of</blockquote> This is ours... <img src="http://www.mixd.co.uk/devnet/mikedanford/IMG_0126.JPG"> dux on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1117471 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:49:25 +0000 dux 1117471@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ I'm having a re-wire done at the moment as it happens so the electrics are not a problem. There will be 1 light switch and a radiator on the wall, the light switch can go up the back of the wall, which is the stairs so no need for the conduit. Nice 1 eth3er, its a mate doing the electrics for me but thanks anyway eth3er on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1117428 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:38:59 +0000 eth3er 1117428@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ and you might need a spark to shift sockets and switches and run them in conduit as well, incidentally I know a man for the job. <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> lyons on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1117398 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:29:20 +0000 lyons 1117398@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ something to consider, if you have any sockets, light switched etc on that wall, when they were installed there is a very good chance that the bricks will have been damaged... dux on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1117376 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:24:14 +0000 dux 1117376@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ No pics of any brick yet chaps, mastiles_fanylion that fireplace wall sounds like what im thinkin of mastiles_fanylion on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1117320 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:10:33 +0000 mastiles_fanylion 1117320@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ I don't think anything can be totally invisible and you can spot houses that have had that stuff painted on them a mile off if the direction of reflected light is in the right place. ChrisE on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1117154 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:32:03 +0000 ChrisE 1117154@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ you can get clear, matt sealer (we used the same silicone that you stop damp on externals walls) which is totally invisible when applied C mastiles_fanylion on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1116737 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:47:48 +0000 mastiles_fanylion 1116737@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ We have an exposed internal wall around our fireplace and it isn't sealed - it does dust up a bit but we just vacuum it away. Never caused any problems. (We didn't seal because we didn't want the shiny effect). I believe you can just brush it with a weak PVA solution?.... BigJohn on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1116725 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:46:10 +0000 BigJohn 1116725@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ I suspect ivnickkate's wall is more than 100 yrs old. J0N on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1116722 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:45:45 +0000 J0N 1116722@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ There are specific seals for internal brick and stone work. Make sure you specify a matt or satin one or it will look very shiny like the pic above. Have you exposed the brick already? A new build house is more likely to have an inner wall of concrete block, if any inner block(some timber frames) or a very low spec clay at least. A low spec clay could either be very plain - which will look rubbish or it will be quite random which is usually much nicer (within reason). The odd bit of Contrete 'Snot' can be good. and don't make the pointing too good. dux on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1116710 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:44:04 +0000 dux 1116710@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ Not sure as to why people seal them, its an internal wall so damp isn't a problem. I think if its a shiny finish it will look out of place as i want a rustic effect, house is 100 years old, dont think i put that on earlier posts coffeeking on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1116671 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:34:54 +0000 coffeeking 1116671@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ Why do people seal them? <obviously to prevent stains etc, but it looks odd being all shiny, and despite knowing 3 people with unsealed exposed-brick/rock walls, none seem to have stainy walls?> dux on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1116642 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:28:04 +0000 dux 1116642@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ Thanks for the input, mines a red brick wall by the way ivnickkate. Spoke to an old pal in the know last night and he reckons clean it up with brick acid, re-point it and it should look great. Its not that big a wall so wont look daft. I'll see whats behind the plaster and give it a try. ivnickkate on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1114939 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:30:52 +0000 ivnickkate 1114939@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <a href="""//s651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/ivnickkate/?action=view&current=DSCF4869_edited.jpg""""></a> Is this what you are looking for? As other posts have said the wall has to be sealed, try travis perkins. <img src="http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/ivnickkate/DSCF4869_edited.jpg"> waynekerr on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1114343 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:49:01 +0000 waynekerr 1114343@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ Seen it in shops with nails & all sorts sticking out, it looks quite nice the rougher it is, it does need to be sealed though. Not my cup of tea for my house though. avdave2 on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1114234 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:15:31 +0000 avdave2 1114234@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ Our old house had artex on the kitchen walls before I stripped it all. A nice rough surface makes a lovely trap for grease and dust. So if you do do it make sure you seal it well so it will be easier to keep clean. Another thing to consider is whether it is all brick. Some times what appears to be brick may also have some breeze block in it as well which will spoil the aesthetics a little. dropoff on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1114212 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:11:39 +0000 dropoff 1114212@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ Looks nice depending on the property. Pointing will probably need redoing and wall will need sealing. If its anywhere near a worktop covering it with a piece of glass keeps everything clean. dux on "Exposed brick walls" http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/exposed-brick-walls#post-1114162 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:56:11 +0000 dux 1114162@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ Thinking of having an internal brick wall exposed in my new kitchen, just a thought at the minute but wondered if anyone on here had the same and could show some pics and give advice on what to do to the wall.