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How to Repoint Bricks in a Wall

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DIFFICULTY RATING: (2 out of 5 - Easy)

It takes only a few tools and some mortar to make an old brick wall look like new.
Step 2: Apply new mortar
Prepare a batch of new mortar according to the directions. It should have the consistency of peanut butter. Use a hand mister to thoroughly wet the space in between the bricks. Load a hawk or a board with mortar, place it up against the brick wall, and pack the mortar into the cracks with a hand trowel or a jointer.
Pack the mortar into the crack.

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Brick hammer (Buy) Chisel (Buy)
Gloves (Buy) Hand mister (Buy)
Hawk (Buy) Mortar (Buy)
Safety goggles (Buy) Stiff wire brush (Buy)
Trowel (Buy) Vacuum (Buy)
Wear safety glasses, work gloves and work clothes when chipping or grinding brick. Flying shards may cause serious injury.

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Text by Ben Hardy
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