How Do You Make Stucco Look Like Brick?
Brick walls are attractive and very popular features in many homes, but can be expensive to install. There is a way to get a faux brick wall at considerably less than the expense of a real brick wall. A little bit of labor and a couple of simple tricks of the trade can turn a plain stucco wall into a beautiful brick faux finish. A quick trip to your local home and garden or hardware store will soon find you well under way with this project. Brush a concrete bonding agent onto the wall, using a clean paint brush. Allow the agent to dry per the manufacturer’s instructions. Mix the stucco according to package directions. Apply the stucco; 1/4 inch in thickness, and about the height of two rows of bricks. Smooth with a trowel. Using a real brick as a template, mark off a brick pattern by pressing the brick into the soft stucco. Mark with the end of a pencil or the end of a wooden yard stick. Place a level on the yardstick while holding it underneath where a row of bricks will go. Once dete
