Pointing disaster

[Jeffmc]

having a nightmare Pointing this nori brick. Shows up every imperfection was hoping the mortar tone would hide it but drying dull. Intend to line putty the joints. Looks decent wet. Any suggestions appreciated.

 

[Mr Chibs]

Might clean-up with brick acid... dilute to start with.

You deserve a pat on the back for attempting to point that, a bloke up the street has this pointing... (I had to look it up), looks hardwork to redo.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

having a nightmare Pointing this nori brick. Shows up every imperfection was hoping the mortar tone would hide it but drying dull. Intend to line putty the joints. Looks decent wet. Any suggestions appreciated.

Looks good to me, might you be being over critical?

 

[opps]

A mate of mine is pointer. When ever he works with a lime mix, he washes the walls with brick acid.

I recently painted the windows at a property that he was pointing with regular sand and cement. The bricks were flettons. In advance of the job, he knew that he would have to use the brick acid.

He brushes it on and hoses off.

 

[Jeffmc]

Thanks all for the feedback. It's a right ballake. I'll try acid see how it goes. Does anyone know a way of making the brick appear wet?, that would look well.

Fyi anyone trying to point nori you need to be on it cleaning the brick. I've found doing the beds first one row at a time then cleaning is best especially in hot weather. Pic below is today's Effort came out better not sure if I've got it cleaned More or just because these bricks aren't as weathered

 

[Jeffmc]

this sorry

 

[Mr Chibs]

I think its good.

You could try Thompsons water seal when you've done, it adds a little sheen.
That said, stone sealer will probably do the same.

 

[Charlie George]

That last picture looks better, leave it a few days after pointing to give it a clean, if using acid try it diluted 3/1 first, and make sure you rinse afterwards, if using any sealer on brickwork make sure its clean first as any marks will be hard to remove afterwards, i'd just let it weather myself, it would have been better to have cleaned the brickwork first with a pressure washer/acid, and give a light clean after pointing.

 

[Jeffmc]

Thanks everyone. I'll try the suggestions out and post updates. Much appreciated

 

[Jeffmc]

That last picture looks better, leave it a few days after pointing to give it a clean, if using acid try it diluted 3/1 first, and make sure you rinse afterwards, if using any sealer on brickwork make sure its clean first as any marks will be hard to remove afterwards, i'd just let it weather myself, it would have been better to have cleaned the brickwork first with a pressure washer/acid, and give a light clean after pointing.

Sorry to be a pain, can recommend a acid and how you apply it? Do you need to scrub like mad

 

[Charlie George]

Wet the wall first, then apply the diluted acid (try on a small area first which ratio about 3 or 4 to 1) with a softish sweeping brush, no need to scrub like mad then rinse off before it dries, you would be better to leave it for a few weeks before cleaning, i buy this acid from Toolstation 10% content.

Bostik Concentrated Mortar & Brick Cleaner

Give your project a professional finish with this concentrated mortar and brick cleaner. Use it to get rid of stubborn stains, limescale and built-up dirt from external brickwork, concrete, paving, scaffolding and tools. It'll also remove cement and mortar, leaving your brick and stonework...

www.toolstation.com

 

[Jeffmc]

Thank you charlie.

 

[SFK]

Wear safety glasses.
Brush bristles can spray acid in face.

 

[opps]

Wear safety glasses.
Brush bristles can spray acid in face.

And gloves.

 

[Jeffmc]

will do