Thimble Hall Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I have some red brickwork completed, chimney etc. I read somewhere that before grouting the brickwork it should be painted with a 50/50 white glue and water mix. I can't find out where I read it but wondered is that what everyone does and if you do what is the purpose please. I can only presume it is to stop the grout fluid being absorbed by the brick so clean up is easier but am not sure and don't want to do it till I am 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minikelli Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Personally when I've done brickwork I just make sure I use a matte sealer, which is probably the same goal of the glue/water mix. Which is to seal the brick before grouting, and specifically make it easier to clean if any of the grout ends up on top of the brick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I'm no help because I use sandpaper to make bricks; no grouting necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 Thank you both. I think my grout is stuck in customs as it is coming from the UK and has been a month so I am at a standstill almost with Joe's house right now so I figured I would do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beulah Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I'm not sure what you used for your bricks, I made mine out of egg carton, I painted the wood first a grey, then glued the bricks, then painted them, and then added a polyurethane. I have pics on the Craftsman album, Just not sure how to attach it here. Maybe that will help, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnmini Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 @Beulah -so you use a polyurethane to seal the bricks!? Oh! that would make things easier- as far as purchasing the right sealant product. I have a little hardware store right across the street from where I work, but to drive 30 minutes into the city to the craft stores...well, that doesn't happen too often. I will have to try that next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Jackie, if I can't get what I need from the hardware store I find a substitute at the hardware store. If I have to pay out the wazoo for something I'll get it at an art supply store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 Joanne they are real bricks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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