Uses for Thin Brick Veneer as Interior Accents
Residential and Commercial Uses for Specially Manufactured Thin Brick VeneerThin brick veneer is specifically constructed to be thin. Full-faced modular and standard brick are designed at 3 5/8″ in thickness, whereas thin brick comes in 1/2″ to 5/8″ thick. The most efficient way to produce thin brick is to slice the clay into thin 1/2″ thickness and then let it dry before it is forged. This is a less expensive way to make it, and there is no waste to dispose of like there would be if you “cut down” a full-faced brick from its 3 5/8″ thickness. With today’s uniquely creative architecture and design elements, there are so many applications for thin brick veneer in both residential and commercial construction. Accent walls, arches, columns, shelf walls, and backsplashes are just a few ways to enhance a home or office decor with thin brick. Below are specific types of architecture which employ thin brick veneer in their building design.
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Thin Brick Veneer Applications
Industrial
Eclectic lofts use exposed brick and plaster, metal and wrought iron, Edison light bulbs (a retro-style light bulb that mimics an original 1879 incandescent lamp) and concrete floors to create a deliberately distressed look in final constrution. If the building isn’t 100 plus years old, this industrial distressed look is actually created using thin brick veneer. Industrial design is meant to express a type of incomplete, raw construction design.
Rustic
Rustic design with thin brick is reminiscent of an era with log cabins designed with rough hewn logs. The golden hue of the real wood combined with the roughness and durability of the brick brings to mind the long gone era of building a house with your own hands. There are construction companies which specialize only in building log cabin houses.
Farmhouse
Not that much different from the rustic design, farmhouse architecture employs thin brick veneer with whitewashed, distressed walls and shiplap accent especially around the fireplace, kitchen island and backsplash. Brick accents can be added virtually anywhere in farmhouse construction.
Boho
Boho is a throwback term for artistic. The Boho artist is an eclectic artist who can combine many different mediums, textiles, and textures in both their art and architecture. Studio spaces use a Boho style with thin brick veneer accent walls, plant windows, and recessed nooks with custom designer lighting.
Modern
Modern architecture is now mainstream in new construction and renovations. Modern design features sleek lines, metal and concrete accent, and can be combined with thin brick used on accent walls, office spaces, and balconies.
Thin Brick Design
The way that thin brick veneer is laid can completely change the character of a room. Different designs are used, such as basketweave, herringbone, diagonal herringbone, and stacked bond. Brick is also used to define a space, such as a butler’s pantry, kitchen island, wine cellar, buffet service area, and cozy keeping room off of the kitchen.
No matter how you choose to use thin brick veneer, it has amazing advantages such as durability, timeless design, distinctive architectural separation of space, and low-maintenance care. Masonry Products carries a full line of thin brick products. For a detailed estimate of thin brick for your construction project, contact us for an quote.
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