Mortar represents approximately 20 percent of the total surface of a wall; therefore, the mortar color you choose will be an integral part of your exterior design selections. The most common mortar is called Type-S and is naturally gray in color. Mortar, much like grout for tile, can be tinted to blend or contrast with your brick color(s).
Tumbled brick is one of our more labor intensive brick finishes. We layer on an extra step in the manufacturing process that tumbles the brick so we can create a rustic and multi-dimensional appearance unique to each brick. This process is special because no two bricks will be just alike.
One of the ways we achieve texture on brick is by adding sand or sawdust to the surface or even tumbling or rumbling the brick. Sandfaced brick is pretty common throughout the industry, and it is simply a brick where sand has been applied to the surface prior to being fired, or as we say it, “baked,” in the kiln to create a sandy texture on the face. It adds depth and richness to the texture of our brick.
What a great question! The beauty of having an organic product on your home is that it will vary slightly based on lighting, moisture, mortar color, your paint or cladding accents, and the run of brick. We like to think of brick as an art, not a science, so that means no two runs of brick are exactly alike.