{"id":8182,"date":"2022-10-18T09:46:07","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T08:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brickslips.co.uk\/news\/?p=8182"},"modified":"2022-10-18T09:58:50","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T08:58:50","slug":"what-is-brick-slip-adhesive-mortar-and-why-do-i-need-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brickslips.co.uk\/news\/what-is-brick-slip-adhesive-mortar-and-why-do-i-need-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Brick Slip Adhesive, Mortar and Why Do I Need It?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Initially, the installation of brickslips with brick slip adhesive can be a daunting task, however with the correct products and our handy installation guide,\u00a0 you can be sure to complete this!<\/p>\n

For this reason, we recommend the use of our Brick Slip Rapid Set Adhesive<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rapid Set Adhesive<\/h2>\n

You can apply Rapid Set Adhesive<\/a>\u00a0 on a variety of substrates, including plywood, brickwork and stonework.\u00a0 Each bag covers an area of approximately 6m2 per 20kg bag.<\/p>\n

Initially, to apply the adhesive, we recommend covering 1-2m2 of the wall with adhesive at a time to allow appropriate time to install the
\nbrick slips.\u00a0 The adhesive sets within 3 hours.\u00a0 So you can pro-rata the water\/adhesive ratios (just in case it sets before you have time to install).<\/p>\n

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Application of the Adhesive<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most importantly, you will need your mixing bucket, notched comb spreader and rapid set adhesive<\/a>.\u00a0 You can purchase these individually or as part of our brick slip installation kit<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Step 1.<\/strong> Add approx 4 litres of cold clean water to the mixing bucket<\/p>\n

Step 2.<\/strong> Add the entire contents of the Rapid Set Adhesive bag to your mixing bucket, and stir until you have a homogenous paste free from lumps.\u00a0 Our brick slip mixing paddle<\/a> can help with this process<\/p>\n

Step 3.<\/strong>\u00a0 Apply an even and consistent layer of the adhesive to your substrate using the notched trowel, starting where the first tile is to be installed and working across horizontally to complete at least one full row of brick slips.<\/p>\n

Finally, once the slips are fixed to the substrate, now is the time to apply the mortar.<\/p>\n

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Gun Injectable Mortar<\/h2>\n

We sell a variety of brick slip mortar colours<\/a> to suit your taste and choice of brickslip.<\/p>\n

The mortar goes in between the brickslips to fill the gaps between the slips.\u00a0 Importantly, the mortar is gun injectable.\u00a0 This means that you mix it and apply using a gun applicator, which is undoubtedly less messy than traditional application methods.<\/p>\n

Specifically, our gun injected mortar<\/a> is available in 6 amazing colour options.<\/p>\n