Brick walls look great and can be a bold statement in terms of style in interior design. But using real bricks is often impractical in modern buildings. If you’re wondering how to create a brick wall effect without using reals bricks, read on. We’ve got some tips and ideas for how to create a very nice brick wall effect.
What is a Brick Wall Effect & How to Create a Brick Wall Effect
Bricks have come a long way since the earliest shaped bricks made of mud, and we are at the point where we often don’t even use real bricks to create a brick wall effect. When we speak of a brick wall effect, we are referring to creating a wall that looks like it is made of real bricks, but isn’t. We’re sure you’ve seen brick wall effects, and perhaps you weren’t even aware that the brick wall you saw wasn’t made of real bricks. You too can create these kinds of brick wall effects in your home or wherever you’d like. Here are some of the best ways to go about doing so.
Stencils
With brick patterned stencils, some paint and bit of time you can achieve a very convincing brick wall effect. The process of making a brick wall effect with stencils is quite simple – you put the stencil on the wall and apply the paint over the stencil. When you remove the stencil, you’ll be left with painted bricks on the wall. A tip we find helpful when painting bricks on a wall in this way is to apply the paint with a painting sponge, as this will give the bricks a bit more texture. This kind of painted brick wall effect looks great at a glance, especially from a distance, but upon closer inspection the flat surface of the painted wall will give away the fact that it is a faux brick wall.
Wall Paper
There are a lot of different wall paper options out there for brick patterns, and they usually come in different colours of brick. At a glance these wall papered brick walls look even more convincing than the previously mentioned stencil panted walls. This is because the wall paper is based on real brick pattens, so the wall looks more like it is made of real bricks. The problem with a wall papered brick effect is that the human eye is very good at finding patterns, and there will be repeated patterns in the picture used to created the wall paper bricks. People will notice these patterns, possibly even subconsciously, and realise something is a little off with your brick wall. That is the giveaway that will tell people it is not a real brick wall.
Foam Bricks
If you’re looking for how to create a brick wall effect that is very convincing, painted foam bricks are a way to go. This is an effect that we see most often in shops and at theme parks. We don’t often see foam bricks being used in homes due to foam brick’s number one drawback – durability. Foam bricks are fragile, and they look bad when they start to break as you can see the foam inside the bricks. But if you’re looking for a very realistic brick wall effect in an area where people are not likely to touch the bricks, this could be a very good method.
Brick Wall Panels
This is the option we think is the best. Brick wall panels are very easy to install, are durable and look the part. They provide a 3D representation of a brick wall that is superior to a 2D brick wall paper and stencilled brick painted pattern. They are also a lot stronger than foam bricks. Brick wall panels have the additional advantage of being able to be painted any colour to match whatever colour scheme you’re going for. At BetaBoard we have a number of interior panel options, including Roman brick patterned panels. They are sure to provide you with a stunning brick wall effect.
Call on BetaBoard for Interior Wall Panels
For interior panels to create a brick wall effect or other kinds of wall effects, call on the experts at BetaBoard. We are the leading supplier of interior wall panels, plasterboard and other building supplies. You can visit one of our 5 stores to browse our building materials, or you can contact us online to arrange a quote.
