Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Photos of bricks - too much color variation?? 2Aug 09, 2009 9:50 pm A thankful person is a happy person. [/color]My hobby design blog: http://aviewondesign.blogspot.com/ Re: Photos of bricks - too much color variation?? 5Aug 09, 2009 10:04 pm A thankful person is a happy person. [/color]My hobby design blog: http://aviewondesign.blogspot.com/ Re: Photos of bricks - too much color variation?? 6Aug 09, 2009 10:16 pm Blog: http://bluemistkids.blogspot.com "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, and professionals built the Titanic." Re: Photos of bricks - too much color variation?? 9Aug 10, 2009 7:44 am Stevep79 & Principessa Finished building Wisdom Homes Impression 33mkII in The Ponds, Sydney http://lilypadintheponds.blogspot.com Re: Photos of bricks - too much color variation?? 11Aug 10, 2009 7:49 pm A thankful person is a happy person. [/color]My hobby design blog: http://aviewondesign.blogspot.com/ Re: Photos of bricks - too much color variation?? 13Aug 10, 2009 8:10 pm A thankful person is a happy person. [/color]My hobby design blog: http://aviewondesign.blogspot.com/ Re: Photos of bricks - too much color variation?? 14Aug 10, 2009 8:10 pm A thankful person is a happy person. [/color]My hobby design blog: http://aviewondesign.blogspot.com/ Re: Photos of bricks - too much color variation?? 15Aug 10, 2009 8:17 pm 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: Photos of bricks - too much color variation?? 17Aug 11, 2009 9:27 pm I met with the site supervisor for the first time today, who advised me that a rep from the brick company had come out to inspect the bricks. What do you think the verdict was?........................ Not suprisingly, they confirmed that the bricks are all the same type with natural color variation. One thing that was comforting is that the extreme color variation is contained on the side and backs of the bricks, with the front color of the bricks looking quite good. The site supervisor also assured me that he would make sure the brick layer properly mixed up the bricks when laying. He also told me to monitor whether I was happy with the bricks when they start laying the initial layers, and to let him know early in the brick laying process if I'm still unhappy with the color variation. Re: Photos of bricks - too much color variation?? 18Aug 11, 2009 9:53 pm The brick pallets usually have a guide on them telling you to mix multiple pallets at once. Usually 3 pallets get mixed as you go - you never lay bricks from one pallet at a time. The variations will look good when they are mixed up together. My bricks were exaclty the same - the pallets will all look quite different - totally normal. I don't know if this is what everyone else has just said as I couldn't be bothered reading all the replies.. One more thing - the bricks allways look dull in the pack. One reason is they are usually covered in dust (take some out and wash them off) and other is they haven't been cleaned/acid washed yet. New laid brick photos 18 Aug 19Aug 18, 2009 10:26 pm Hi everyone, Just thought I'd keep you updated on the bricks. They've started laying the bricks per the photos and I think the color variation looks OK despite my initial concerns. What do you think? I think the color is a little more dull towards the bottom, but think it's because there's more mortar covering the surface of the bricks. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ These bricks are newly laid, so am hoping the color will come up a little more vibrant once they have been washed. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Photos of bricks - too much color variation?? 20Aug 18, 2009 10:43 pm They're certainly consistent. I was worried when I saw your first post, but the bricks look perfect installed. Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 I work with owner, he/she is my man on the ground and I instruct them when to visit the site and take photos and I have other tools in the bag. 4 15410 Looking for advice on whether this variation in tile colour is acceptable. The large tile on the left was used in my main bathroom renovation 1 year ago. My ensuite… 0 8553 yes it does, you've just not understood it. theres a difference. 4 5474 |