{"id":5262,"date":"2020-02-14T16:17:04","date_gmt":"2020-02-14T16:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brickslips.co.uk\/news\/?p=5262"},"modified":"2020-02-14T16:17:04","modified_gmt":"2020-02-14T16:17:04","slug":"brick-slip-gun-injected-mortar-colour-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brickslips.co.uk\/news\/brick-slip-gun-injected-mortar-colour-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Brick Slip Gun Injected Mortar Colour – Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know that the colour of the Gun Injected mortar used in brick slip installation projects can and does change the overall look of the feature wall.<\/p>\n

Thankfully thanks to modern technical mortars, the days of having to point by hand with sand and cement mortar are behind us.<\/p>\n

Gun Injected Mortar is the future!<\/h4>\n

Deciding to use a gun injected pointing mortar means that the possibilities for creating unique feature wall colours are vast.<\/p>\n

Whether you choose to go with a rumbled reclaimed brick slip, a handmade rich clay brick slip or a manufactured and engineered brick slip. You can now choose a mortar colour to either complement or contrast the brick slip product you have selected for your design!<\/p>\n

Deciding on a mortar colour can be a tough decision and ultimately it comes down to personal preference.<\/p>\n

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Whichever shade of mortar you choose to go with, there is sure to be a tone which suits your project\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n

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Natural White Mortar Colour<\/h4>\n

Using natural white pointing mortar<\/a> usually means that the mortar tone is lighter than the tones of the brick slips. This tends to highlight the shape and colour of each individual brick slip.<\/p>\n

Drawing more attention to the brick slips, our natural white pointing mortar is a great way to add distinction and character!<\/p>\n

This product also works well with really dark clay products as a form of monochromatic modernism.<\/p>\n

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Light Grey Mortar Colour<\/h4>\n

Our light grey pointing mortar<\/a> matches in with more traditional looking mortar colourings, and although traditional mortar colour is regional due to sand colouration. Our light grey pointing mortar is more suitable for projects which require a subtle and standard look.<\/p>\n

Simple in appearance this product works best across a large selection of products, this is the jack of all, in the pointing mortar world. This mortar matches typical British colourings and creates a uniform and traditional look.<\/p>\n

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Sandstone Mortar Colour<\/h4>\n

Sandstone pointing mortar<\/a> works at its best against buff and yellow clay brick types, the colour helps to solidify the tones in the brick slips and works well at creating warmth and vibrance.<\/p>\n

Using Sandstone pointing mortar with earth-toned brick slips compliments a neutral design.<\/p>\n

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Dark Grey Mortar Colour<\/h4>\n

Another way to create some character and add visual drama is by using a contrasting mortar that is darker than the brick slips.<\/p>\n

Dark grey pointing mortar<\/a> is a contrasting mortar colour which dramatically changes the finished appearance while highlighting the shape and colour of each individual brick slip.<\/p>\n

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Inspiration is all that is needed!<\/h4>\n

Whether you choose to go with a natural white or a dark grey the mortar\u2019s influence on the finished look goes beyond just the colour of mortar.<\/p>\n

Do not underestimate your decision on the choice of mortar, it will have a significant impact on the final look of your project!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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