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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 4: Clean the bricks and moisten the joints
Use a wire brush to clean off the face of the bricks before the mortar dries. Keep the joints slightly moist as the mortar so it doesn't crack as it dries. Step back and admire your repointed brick wall!
Clean the bricks with a wire brush.

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Text by Ben Hardy
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