Hello everyone,
A few days ago, we had the brickwork re-pointed. Unfortunately, my wife is very unhappy with the color of the mortar joints. Even though this might seem like a minor issue, we will have to live with the joints and the overall appearance for a lifetime.
Is there a way to adjust the color of the mortar afterwards? Or is the only option to remove all the mortar and have it re-pointed completely?
Best regards,
A few days ago, we had the brickwork re-pointed. Unfortunately, my wife is very unhappy with the color of the mortar joints. Even though this might seem like a minor issue, we will have to live with the joints and the overall appearance for a lifetime.
Is there a way to adjust the color of the mortar afterwards? Or is the only option to remove all the mortar and have it re-pointed completely?
Best regards,
K
KarstenausNRW18 Aug 2023 11:18Of course, it is possible to change the appearance.
1. Have the joints re-pointed. That means removing the old mortar and having it done again. Some people spend what they would on a small car if they hire someone to do it.
2. Paint the bricks. Whether this looks good is debatable (or just say no).
3. Remove all the bricks completely and re-brick. This would probably cost as much as a compact car.
1. Have the joints re-pointed. That means removing the old mortar and having it done again. Some people spend what they would on a small car if they hire someone to do it.
2. Paint the bricks. Whether this looks good is debatable (or just say no).
3. Remove all the bricks completely and re-brick. This would probably cost as much as a compact car.
Just under an hour ago, the brick veneer shell was already pointed:
Only four months ago, 195 sqm (2,100 sq ft) of living space, with own labor, mind you:
This saving
will not be enough to change the mortar color. Was the wrong cost-cutting measure taken (not involving my wife in the material selection)?
Thoroughness over speed is not supposed to be a bad habit.
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MBader40 schrieb:
A few days ago, we had the bricks repointed. Unfortunately, my wife is very unhappy with the color of the mortar. Although it may sound like a trivial issue, we will have to live with the mortar and its appearance for a lifetime.
Only four months ago, 195 sqm (2,100 sq ft) of living space, with own labor, mind you:
MBader40 schrieb:
We are planning to build a single-family house through an architect.
This saving
MBader40 schrieb:
I meant a saving potential of €100,000 through reducing labor costs, not material costs.
will not be enough to change the mortar color. Was the wrong cost-cutting measure taken (not involving my wife in the material selection)?
Thoroughness over speed is not supposed to be a bad habit.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
To be honest, I would wait first. It needs to dry completely, everything feels unfamiliar.
I assume it’s not ugly or unsuitable right now, just “new” and different from what you expected.
A few days are not enough to say you can’t live with it for a lifetime.
Just wait and see.
Would you like to upload a photo?
I assume it’s not ugly or unsuitable right now, just “new” and different from what you expected.
A few days are not enough to say you can’t live with it for a lifetime.
Just wait and see.
Would you like to upload a photo?
ateliersiegel19 Aug 2023 16:20Without having experience with this specific situation but plenty of experience with materials in general, I suggest, after waiting to see if it simply needs time 😉, to look for a translucent staining.
Mortar joints are porous, and there might indeed be a coloring material that "makes a difference." However, it will likely only lead to a darker shade. Lightening would be difficult, I assume, if even possible at all.
With a translucent (transparent) application, you always need to consider the existing color in the mixture.
It would also be important to find out whether and how the brick accepts such a stain, so that its color does not change as well.
Mortar joints are porous, and there might indeed be a coloring material that "makes a difference." However, it will likely only lead to a darker shade. Lightening would be difficult, I assume, if even possible at all.
With a translucent (transparent) application, you always need to consider the existing color in the mixture.
It would also be important to find out whether and how the brick accepts such a stain, so that its color does not change as well.
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