Is it possible to apply brick veneer to a brick chimney on the side of a house? We would like to cover the red brick with grey brick veneer to match our grey siding?
Brick veneer over brick chimney
Jan 16, 2007
10 Replies
Is it possible to apply brick veneer to a brick chimney on the side of a house? We would like to cover the red brick with grey brick veneer to match our grey siding?
So, paint it. Or apply a "cultured stone" product.
formatting link
In the UK you would use "brick slips". Not sure what they are called in your country. They are a bit like brick tiles. ...
formatting link
Typically a mesh or similar is fixed to the wall then the brick slips are stuck on. Finally they are "pointed" - a UK term for filling the gaps with mortar.
You may want to apply a metal lath screen, apply a scratch coat of mortar and then mortar on the face brick. Just a thought Lou
Thanks very much for the responses. So it appears that the answer is that in fact it is possible. The cultured stone is very nice and will work according to the site. I will look also look at the possibility of using a mesh or lath for affixing the brick veneers. I guess I will also have to make sure that the current chimney is structurally sound to support any of these options. Thanks again.
Join the Discussion
Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
Didn't find your answer?
Ask the community — no account required