Place two scoops of plaster onto the hawk. Adding the water to the hawk prevents the plaster from sticking to it. This is a metal tray with a handle underneath that holds the plaster as you work. When shopping for the plaster, look for veneer plaster, as it can be applied to concrete, such as the veneer bricks on the wall.īrush water onto the surface of the hawk. Mix veneer plaster, following the instructions on the packaging. If you use too much, it can cloud the surface of the veneer, and on an interior project such as this, the veneer isn't exposed to the elements. Brush it onto the veneer, using just enough concrete sealer to cover the surface of the veneer. This is a product, usually made of acrylic, that protects the surface of the concrete from damage. Allow the mortar and grout to set for the time specified by the manufacturer.Ĭoat the veneer with concrete sealer to protect the surface. Create a curved surface in the grout by running over the grout with a joint tool.
Wear safety goggles when using the wet saw.Īpply grout to the joints between the bricks with a grout bag. Cut the veneer with a wet saw as needed, and stagger the bricks in every other row. Keep a gap of about 3/8-inch between each brick, just as a real brick wall would have.
VENETIAN PLASTER CONCRETE LOOK INSTALL
Install the rest of the veneer bricks onto the wall, using the same process. Place the veneer onto the wall where you applied the mortar, twisting it slightly to ensure a better bond for the mortar. The veneer is installed working from one side of the wall to the other, then up toward the ceiling. When applying it to the wall, place it in one of the bottom corners, and cover an area slightly larger than the brick. Place one layer on the wall, and one layer on the veneer brick. Spread a 1/2-inch layer of mortar onto the back of the brick and the wall where it's being installed with a trowel, and smooth the surface. This prevents the veneer from absorbing water from the mortar as it cures, which can cause cracks in the mortar. Cover the back of the first veneer brick with water, thoroughly wetting the surface, with a masonry brush.
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