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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 3: Sculpt the joints
When the mortar is fingerprint hard, sculpt the joints to match the surrounding mortar. To shape a slight inward curve into the mortar, use a professional jointer or your gloved finger.
Use your finger to sculpt the joints.

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