Brick tile, also known as thin brick or facing brick, can be used for exteriors, floors, patios, fireplaces, and walls. It is made from thinly sliced reclaimed or new clay brick and is becoming popular in the US due to its durability, fireproofing, and classic look at a lower cost. Brick tiles are laid by masons with mortar and can be sealed for increased resistance to moisture and stains. Thinner slices are used for floors and can be sealed with polyurethane and waxed annually.
Brick tile is also called thin brick or facing brick. It can be installed anywhere where stone cladding or cladding is used, such as home exteriors, floors, patios, fireplaces, or walls. Brick tiles are made from thinly sliced shaved reclaimed brick or new clay molded into tiles. Brick tile is becoming increasingly popular in the United States because it is sturdy, fireproof, and easy to maintain, as well as having the classic look of real brick at a fraction of the cost.
Most adobe homes built in the past 40 years are actually tiled adobe brick rather than built with solid brick, because solid brick is expensive and labor intensive to build. A house with bricks laid evenly horizontally is not built with real bricks, because solid brick walls have rows in which the bricks are laid ends facing out to maintain structural integrity. However, brick tile has some of the advantages of solid brick. It doesn’t need to be painted or stained and helps insulate your home and protect it from fire, weather and water damage.
All bricks are made of clay and fired in a kiln. Brick is naturally yellowish in color and iron oxide is added to the clay to give it a red colour. Many tiles are made from reclaimed brick which is usually cut into 1/2″ (1.3cm) or 15/16″ (2.4cm) slices. Reclaimed brick has the look and quality of old-fashioned brick, is less expensive than whole brick, and keeps old building materials out of landfills. Other brick tiles are newly made molded clay in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors, and patterns.
Both reclaimed and new brick tiles are laid by masons, with mortar spread under and between the tiles. When used for siding and house walls, a 1/2″ (1.3 cm) brick is typically used. An air gap is left between the wall and the brick, with a moisture resistant layer in between and weep holes to allow moisture to escape. Chemical sealants can be applied for increased resistance to moisture and stains. Thinner 15/16″ (2.4 cm) brick slices are used for floors and in place of ceramic tile in bathrooms and kitchens. These brick tiles can be sealed with a low- or high-gloss polyurethane to protect them and keep them clean, and they should be waxed annually to maintain their finish.
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