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It is true to say that one of the most rewarding parts of any brick slip installation is the pointing up.<\/p>\nIt is true to say that one of the most rewarding parts of any brick slip installation is the pointing up.<\/p>\n
After setting out and carefully adhering the brick slips to the wall, the full picture is only ever revealed when the pointing is Complete.<\/p>\n
Adding the final touch to your feature wall makes a massive aesthetical difference.<\/p>\n
Whilst the task of pointing up will be the most time consuming part it is also the most rewarding.<\/p>\n
Let us use this article to concentrate on Gun Injected pointing mortar.<\/p>\n
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Brick slip pointing mortar can be worked by hand although it is specifically designed for gun injection.<\/p>\n
The product is consistent in both colour and finish and can be injected into joints as narrow as 5mm at a depth of up to 100mm.<\/p>\n
Our brick slip gun injection mortar is a blend of lime, silica sands and natural aggregate. Together with special additives it provides water resistance, thixotropic properties, consistent colour and great workability.<\/p>\n
Complying with BS EN 459-1, BS EN 15167 and BS EN 13139. Our brick slip pointing mortar is a traditional lime sand GGBS mortar.<\/p>\n
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The first thing you must do is prepare the joint. It is advised only to point up when the brick slip adhesive has fully cured.<\/p>\n
Wetting the bricks prior to pointing will help prevent excessive suction and will create a better bond.<\/p>\n