Brick Walls

Figure A

Brick is a popular material in home building as it's very warm with a lot of texture. Now there's a new twist on brick--it can be sleek, modern and used to transform plain walls into something very special.

• When brick face is installed on a plain wall, the room becomes much warmer and cozier. With so much color and texture on the walls, enhance the loft look by keeping the decor and furnishings simple (figure A).
• You may be surprised to learn that brick walls are as easy to decorate as painted ones--just about any color goes with a brick face, it's a natural background for all types of artwork plus it's a timeless finish.

Figure B

As home design moves toward a warming trend, brick face is also showing up in the bathroom to bring the outside look in. Other natural elements like a wooden sink enhance the brick's earthy touch (figure B).

	Figure C
	Figure D

As a fireplace facade, brick face is a practical solution and creates a cozy feeling. No matter where it's used, brick facing is virtually maintenance-free and a great insulator.

A brick face surface is very reasonable in price and homeowners can install the 1/4-inch thick pieces themselves using a system designed to make it easy (figure C).

Add dimension and warmth to a backsplash using a brick stencil and textured paint on a piece of Masonite cut to size (figure D).

Resources
Brick It!!! Designer Brick Panel System
Brick It!! Designer Brick Panel System makes it easy to create real brick interior walls and fireplaces. The kiln-fired bricks --available in 4 colors and corner pieces -- are 1/2" thick, lightweight and fit easily into a metal grid system that is glued to a wall. Also available: Kits for fireplace or hearth extensions and Insulated Panel Systems for exterior projects.
Brick-It™
The Thin Brick Specialists
35 Carlough Rd., Unit #3
Bohemia, NY 11716
Phone: 631-244-3993
Fax: 631-244-2680
Website: www.brickit.com
Guests
Carol Blum
Interior Designer, CBM Associates
131 Mercer St.
New York, NY 10012
Phone: 212-996-0685
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