IMPERIAL BRICKS

IMPERIAL BRICKS
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IMPERIAL BRICKS

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Brick tiles provide an efficient way to achieve the look of an authentic exposed brick wall. They are suitable for various environments such as homes, shops, and restaurants, offering character and charm. Developed by Imperial Bricks, these tiles are crafted from full-sized bricks using traditional techniques, ensuring a unique texture and appearance.
Applications
Brick tiles are a cost-effective alternative to traditional brickwork, ideal for home improvement, interior design, and commercial spaces. They are easy to install, require no professional bricklayer, and are suitable for DIY projects. The tiles are approximately 15-20mm in depth and come with matching corners for complete coverage.
Product Range
The range includes various styles such as Victorian Limewashed, Victorian Warehouse, Victorian Farmhouse, Victorian London Stock, Victorian Pressed, Victorian Crackle Glazed, and Designer Linear. Each style offers unique finishes and dimensions, catering to different aesthetic preferences and project requirements.
Installation Guide
Installation requires tools such as tile adhesive, spacers, and a pointing mortar gun. The process involves surface preparation, adhesive application, fitting tiles, optional sealing, and pointing. Detailed instructions and a video tutorial are available for guidance.
Coming Soon
New products include glazed brick tiles and feature wall wood panels, expanding the range of design options.
Manufacturing Process
Imperial Bricks uses traditional methods dating back to the 15th century. The process involves hand-molding clay, air drying, kiln firing, and cutting the brick face to create tiles. This craftsmanship ensures each tile's unique character.
About Imperial Bricks
Imperial Bricks specializes in handmade, wirecut, and pressed bricks, focusing on regional variations and authentic finishes. Their products are suitable for restoration and new builds, offering a wide range of colors and textures.
Lime Pointing Mortar
Developed with Limetec, the lime mortar range is ideal for period property renovation and new builds. It can be applied traditionally or with a mortar gun, available in various colors to match different styles.
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IMPERIAL BRICK TILES AUTHENTIC FEATURE WALLS

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ABOUT IMPERIAL BRICKS 18 LIME POINTING MORTAR 19

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Widely used in homes, shops, restaurants, pubs and bars both internally and externally, Brick Tiles add character and charm to any environment. Designed and developed exclusively by Imperial Bricks, the UK's leading supplier of genuinely handmade, wirecut and pressed bricks, this unique range of Brick Tiles is the perfect way to create the highly desirable authentic reclaimed feature wall appearance. Our Brick Tiles begin their life as full imperial-sized bricks which are manufactured using time-honoured traditional techniques. We then cut the face off the brick, which gives each tile its individuality...

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A highly attractive and cost-effective alternative to laboured brickwork, brick tiles offer the ideal solution to replicating the timeless elegance of traditional brickwork. Our brick tiles are approx. 15-20mm in depth, and available with matching brick tile corners for complete coverage. KEY BENEFITS: v Easy and quick to install ^ No bricklayer necessary v Perfect retrofit solution v Suitable for DIY enthusiasts 'Z Retail Stores Art Galleries v Commercial Buildings ^ Uses less material PERFECT FOR: v Home Improvement v' Interior Design

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We have selected our most popular regional styles to create this exclusive range of Imperial Brick Tiles, which offer authentic feature walls to complement any project. If you are unsure about which finish is best for your project, get in touch with our experts who can advise a Brick TiLe finish to match your specific requirements. VICTORIAN LIMEWASHED An authentic handmade brick tiLe with a popular 'Limewashed' finish, which is often seen on genuine recLaimed bricks as this was a traditional way to paint surfaces historically. PRODUCT CODE: V-LWSH-B/T Matching corners also available

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VICTORIAN FARMHOUSE A traditional handmade brick tile with a naturally weathered and 'reclaimed' finish, these bricks were historically used throughout middle England in the 'Shire Counties' to build farmhouses, barns and period country properties. This brick tile offers a rustic and charming rural farmhouse appearance. DIMENSIONS: 230 x 73 x 20mm PRODUCT CODE: V-FO-B/T Matching corners also available VICTORIAN WAREHOUSE A genuinely handmade brick tile with warm orange tones, featuring a 'sandblasted' finish often seen in converted lofts and warehouses. Sandblasting was commonly used to...

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VICTORIAN LONDON STOCK A high quality handmade yellow brick tile with some overburns. The Victorian London Stock is manufactured identically to the reclaimed handmade bricks seen in London and the surrounding counties and is a very popular brick style for this region. DIMENSIONS: PACK SIZE: PRODUCT CODE: Matching corners also available VICTORIAN PRESSED Mirroring the regional 'reclaimed' style pressed brick finish often seen around the Midlands and North, this brick tile has a characteristic red and orange base, pale flashings and dark overburns, with each face offering a distinctive and naturally...

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DIMENSIONS: PACK SIZE: PRODUCT CODE: VICTORIAN CRACKLE GLAZED - WHITE A highly desirable and exclusive crackle glazed finish completely unique to Imperial Brick Tiles. Historically found throughout underground train stations and basement rooms of period properties to bring in natural light, glazed tiles offer the added appeal of an imperial sized reclamation-style brick. DIMENSIONS: 230 x 73 x 15mm PRODUCT CODE: V-GLAZ-B/T Matching corners also available DESIGNER LINEAR -METALLIC BLUE A very stylish linear size brick tile with a striking and distinctive metallic pearlescent finish. Originating...

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For help and guidance including recommended products to use with Imperial Brick Tiles, please visit our website: www.imperialbricktiles.co.uk >/ Brick Tiles of your choice V Flexible tile adhesive V Bucket V Mixing drill attachment or hand mixer V Imperial Limepoint Pointing Mortar (recommended) V Pencil V 10mm T Shaped tile spacers (recommended) >/ Marshalltown Brick Jointer (recommended) V Adhesive trowel V Spirit level V Pointing mortar gun (recommended) Matt finish sealant (optional) V Brush </ Sponges and water Tape measure

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SURFACE PREP Remove any loose paint or plaster and repair any flaking surfaces. Dust down the prepared surface and remove any grease or dirt. Seal the surface with a suitable primer if required. Mark out level lines using a spirit level on the blank wall surface. ADHESIVE APPLICATION Following the manufacturer's instructions, mix the tile adhesive to the desired consistency. Once mixed, start applying the adhesive to the surface using an adhesive trowel, choosing an area you can cover quickly. Use large sweeping strokes to ensure consistent coverage. FITTING BRICK TILES Apply the first course...

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SEALANT (OPTIONAL) Once all of the tiling is complete and the adhesive has dried, you may wish to add a first coat of sealant to protect the brick tiles (this is optional - but recommended especially in kitchen areas to avoid any grease splashes or marks). Ensure the tiles are clean, dry and free of dust before the sealant is applied with a brush. POINTING Following the manufacturer's instructions, mix the pointing mortar to the desired consistency. Add mortar into the pointing gun and apply the mortar into the joints, then strike off the excess using the jointing tool to the desired finish....

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COMING SOON... GLAZED BRICK TILES Distinctly individual handmade artisan glazed brick tiles in a wide range of colour options.

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FEATURE WALL WOOD PANELS Innovative 3D interlocking, pre-sealed feature wall panels with an attractive reclaimed timber finish.

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HANDMADE USING TIME-HONOURED METHODS As experts in this field, we know the quality and character of a handmade brick cannot be mass-produced; it’s the little imperfections created during the process that makes each brick unique. To get a really special product takes real craftsmanship and our brickmakers have the skills and experience required to create superior products in the traditional way. We make our handmade bricks using methods dating back to the 15th century.

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