Masonry Magazine February 2012 Page. 25
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1. Appearance
The appearance of thin bricks will give you the same look as full-thickness bricks. The corner pieces give you the impression of full thickness, and the colors are true throughout. Manufactured stone bricks are available in rich colors and distinctive textures.
Manufactured Stone producers offer thin bricks in a verity of different styles. Veneerstone offers options like Slender, Antique, Modular and King Size. If you don't find what you are looking for, some manufacturers will customize a brick style or even a color that meets your needs. With manufactured stone thin bricks, you can customize a color to match a preexisting brick, paint, stucco, driveway or roof.
2) Installation
The skill level required to install manufactured stone thin bricks does not need to be high. Thin bricks are applied the same way as standard manufactured stone. However, spacers should be used to assure your lines are strait. You also may want to consider installing with a polymer modified veneer stone mortar to assure superior bond strength. Another option would be a type "S" mortar (such as that from Quikrete), which meets ASTM C-270. Simply butter the back of the thin brick, and stick it directly on to the scratch coat. You can apply manufactured stone thin brick to full-size brick, as long as your old brick is not sealed or deteriorating.
For the most current installation instruction, visit the Masonry Veneer Manufactures Association website,
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February 2012
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