Decorative brick in the hallway: features and choice of material

Brick in the construction of houses and their decoration has been used by mankind for a very long time. And this is not in vain, because such a versatile material is distinguished by its strength, longevity, and also its aesthetic appeal. For this reason, artificial brickwork is very often used when decorating both the external walls of a house or apartment, and internal ones.

Artificial brick is a specially made decorative tile, the thickness of which does not exceed 2 centimeters. This makes it possible to make repairs in the apartment without losing space.

In addition, the range of colors, as well as the sizes of this material can be very diverse. In the interior, artificial brick is used for wall decoration in a variety of rooms. They can safely decorate the wall in the corridor, toilet, even in the bedroom. However, decorative brick is most often used in the hallway.

Like any other material, it has its own advantages and disadvantages. First of all, it is worth noting the technical characteristics of such material:

• small thickness, allowing the use of decorative bricks even in the narrowest rooms;
• perfectly retains heat in the room and does not transmit sounds;
• made of material that is absolutely harmless, and therefore environmentally friendly;
• has a low weight;
• affordable for almost any person;
• easily mounted on walls, the surface of which can be both wooden and concrete;
• can be combined with various materials, such as washable wallpaper;
• perfectly cut.

The disadvantages include the surface roughness, as well as very low hygroscopicity... This leads to it is not possible to apply the material in all areas.

Interior decoration with decorative bricks makes the room more stylish and modern. In addition, today there are several types of artificial bricks on the market. This makes it possible to choose an option for yourself that will suit the buyer both in quality and in price, as well as emphasize the features of the chosen style and make the room unique.

Many people call this brick ceramic. This material is not afraid of dirt and moisture, it is easy to wash it.

For this reason quite often the material is used to decorate bathrooms, hallways or kitchens.

Such a brick is durable and practical.... Its secret lies in the fact that the clay undergoes double hardening, which allows them to decorate not only walls, but also floors. Be sure to note its interesting shades, which are obtained at the final stage of firing. Clinker bricks are considered one of the most expensive options on the market.

The production of this material is the simplest, which means that its cost is much lower.

The hallway in this case would be the best option. If the brickwork is done correctly, then such material will last long enough. After all, it is highly hygroscopic. The most durable is cement brick.

This material has appeared on the construction markets relatively recently. It is an ordinary decorative tile that has the ability to quickly deform with any, even slight, heating.

The most popular colors in the hallway are white or gray. However, many people also use brown or red shades. For example, red can be used when there is dark or light furniture in the hallway.

The gray shade is most often used in a loft-style room. In this case, the hallway looks more restrained.

But the brown shade looks great in a room stylized as a classic.

The most popular and also fashionable is white artificial brick. After all, such a shade is very easily perceived by people, as it personifies order and cleanliness. In addition, it can be combined with almost all colors.

This is especially true when brickwork is combined with other light-colored materials. In addition, a room in which at least one of the walls is white always looks stylish and sophisticated.

Since the assortment of artificial bricks is huge, it is often used in different stylistic directions. However, here it is necessary to take into account the fact that in small rooms a brick wall from floor to ceiling will not look beautiful.

The brick wall can be safely used as a backdrop for purchased or self-painted paintings, as well as joint family photos, in frames. Many in the hallway organize a real workshop for themselves, where they do what they love.

In the Scandinavian style, a brick in a light wood shade and a material with a matte surface will look great. If the wall is painted completely white, then it will look not only beautiful, but also stylish.

Brickwork is also very popular among lovers of rustic styles. In addition, for many, she is an example of real comfort.

For the Provence style, white or beige brick is more suitable. The room, decorated in country style, will perfectly complement the classic dark brown material.

But fans of the Gothic style can turn a hallway with brickwork into a room stylized as the Middle Ages.

It is also advisable to find suitable furniture.

Finally, it is worth mentioning this modern style. He is known primarily for the use of metal parts and the fact that such rooms, more often than not, look minimalist.

Summing up, we can say that brickwork, even artificial, is perfect for decorating any modern room. And it doesn't matter at all in what style it was planned.

The choice of decorative bricks is an important task. After all, it depends on how long the material will last.

1. The first thing you need to pay attention to when choosing such a material is its practicality. It should be versatile so that after the renovation, you do not have to redo the wall either.
2. In addition, the material must be resistant to sunlight. In this case, it will always look like new.
3. The brick must remain resistant to temperature extremes and "feel" equally good in winter and summer.
4. It is best to choose such an option that will not crumble during work.
5. It is imperative to take into account the size of the hallway. For a narrow room, it is best to select a white brick.

Decorating a hallway with decorative bricks is a fairly simple process. And even an inexperienced person who has never faced such work can understand what's what. Those who started repairs in the house for the first time need to master pasting first.

First you need to get rid of old wallpaper or plaster, as the brick simply won't stick to them.

After that, you need to do the alignment of the wall. To do this, you need to putty it with a starting putty, wait until it dries, and then sand it with sandpaper until it becomes smooth.

If the entire wall is brick, then you can do without it.

Before you start decorating the wall with brickwork, it is necessary to embody all the ideas on the layout.

This will help you not to make mistakes in the future. In addition, all bricks must also be laid out on the floor to make it easier to glue them. Next, you need to treat the already prepared wall with a special primer. When it is dry, you can start pasting.

First you need to prepare the glue according to the instructions written on the label. Then you need to take the building level, which is intended to align the elements. The first row is glued so that the seams are the same width.

In this case, the next row must be shifted by half a brick. This is necessary to make the masonry look more believable.

For joining the bricks at the corners, you can use special corner elements or simply overlap them.

At the end of the work, all excess glue must be removed from the brick. A day after that, you can start processing the seams.

After that, all chips and seams must be painted with a special paint, which almost always comes with the brick itself.

After processing, a beautiful and smooth surface should be obtained, which can be supplemented with various decorative elements, selected furniture, as well as appropriate lighting.

Finally, it is worth considering in more detail how professionals use this material to decorate hallways in various styles.

Very often, brickwork can be seen in a loft-style room. It goes well with the dark gray ceiling and wood floor. To prevent the space from looking too dark and gloomy, it can be supplemented with light furniture, decorative elements and blinds. And don't forget about stylish metal fixtures.

The second, no less popular option is a modern-style room with a white brick wall.... If the entire hallway is light, then even a gloomy room without windows will surely seem airy. The brick wall can be supplemented with colored decorative elements or plants. It all looks great on a light background.

You can get acquainted with the features of laying decorative bricks in the following video.