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Can all brick be mortar washed?

5 years ago

I seem to recall hearing some brick cannot be mortar washed if it is not porous enough. Does anyone have experience with that? I have brick from different decades and manufacturers that I would like to heavy mortar wash similar to the inspiration pic I am attaching. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

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antiquesilver
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
I don't know the answer to your question but your inspiration photo looks to be lime washed brick; I believe a mortar wash is different.
Sigrid
5 years ago
Talk to a contractorr who knows his stuff. You can get a quote in the process.
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Debbie Downer
5 years ago
Limeworks is a great source of products and advice re: historic masonry of all kinds. They were invaluable and very patient with me as I figured out what to do with my quirky concrete house.

https://www.limeworks.us/
mooregraphix
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you so much. I am more interested in a white mortar wash to fill in the deep grout lines

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