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Brick Flooring in Kitchen
Posted on 7/24/19 at 9:00 am
Posted on 7/24/19 at 9:00 am
Does anyone know of a bricklayer that would lay brick flooring in a kitchen? I have a friend wanting to do this in their kitchen but are having a hard time finding someone to perform work. Thank you in advance!
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Posted on 7/24/19 at 9:28 am to MountainMan11
I would think you'd be better off finding tile that looks like brick and I'd bet you could find that? Then its just a tile job. How does actual brick actually work? Do you have to have a raised kitchen or a lowered foundation?
ETA: Tell him to go to a Tile specialty store. I guarantee you they have options for him and subs that will lay it for him.
ETA2: FWIW this seems like a horribl idea. I'm assuming they just want the traditional cosmetic look, but if you ever cook then cleaning the brick would be a PITA.
ETA: Tell him to go to a Tile specialty store. I guarantee you they have options for him and subs that will lay it for him.
ETA2: FWIW this seems like a horribl idea. I'm assuming they just want the traditional cosmetic look, but if you ever cook then cleaning the brick would be a PITA.
This post was edited on 7/24/19 at 9:32 am
Posted on 7/24/19 at 9:44 am to MountainMan11
I second looking at tile. I just installed this in my kitchen as the flooring. The South Side style. We love it and get so many compliments. So easy to clean too.
South Side- Old Chicago
South Side- Old Chicago
Posted on 7/24/19 at 9:50 am to MountainMan11
MountainMan1... ours was done by Assured Flooring a few years back. But I see their store off Seigan is closed. At one point they had two locations, so maybe they just closed one.
Our floor was the old new orleans style brick, not sure the official name. We had the brick face cut to make true brick pavers. Lots of unique variations and we love it. BUT you go with what you want and good luck.
Our floor was the old new orleans style brick, not sure the official name. We had the brick face cut to make true brick pavers. Lots of unique variations and we love it. BUT you go with what you want and good luck.
Posted on 7/24/19 at 10:11 am to baldona
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How does actual brick actually work? Do you have to have a raised kitchen or a lowered foundation?
When we did ours we used "thin brick" which is an actual brick sliced into thin layers about as thick as a tile. The flooring is then grouted and sealed. Once it is done you really can't tell the difference.
Posted on 7/24/19 at 10:29 am to MountainMan11
The subfloor is a slab and it is not sunken so yes, I agree they will have to go with a brick tile. We had someone try and talk them out of doing brick but they seem pretty set on it. Thank you all for the suggestions! I will forward information on so if anyone has any other professional contacts that would be appreciated!
Posted on 7/24/19 at 10:49 am to baldona
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but if you ever cook then cleaning the brick would be a PITA.
Is it that much harder than tile? Wouldn't you need to put some sort of seal on the floor once it has been laid?
Posted on 7/24/19 at 11:04 am to MountainMan11
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s it that much harder than tile? Wouldn't you need to put some sort of seal on the floor once it has been laid?
I have no idea lol. Now a days you can get tile that looks like almost any other material and generally very good. I'm picturing like an 18th century brick floor that's rough and porous, which seems like a pain. But I'm sure you could get a brick tile floor that looked basically identical to that and would be able to just sweep, mop, and wipe it clean the same as any tile.
This post was edited on 7/24/19 at 11:05 am
Posted on 7/24/19 at 11:18 am to MountainMan11
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We had someone try and talk them out of doing brick but they seem pretty set on it.
I thought that brick look would be nice and easy to maintain. Wrong. It’s a nightmare to clean. Absolute nightmare.
Posted on 7/24/19 at 11:37 am to MountainMan11
Plenty of tile and pavers to choose from but nothing beats the real thing if you are looking for the "look".
We have done a couple of floors and quite a few back splashes with reclaimed brick. We cut the slips our selves.
Sealing - Plenty of advance sealers today. I personally prefer penetrating sealers vs topical. Topical offers greater protection but glosses the brick and takes away from the old look.
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We have done a couple of floors and quite a few back splashes with reclaimed brick. We cut the slips our selves.
Sealing - Plenty of advance sealers today. I personally prefer penetrating sealers vs topical. Topical offers greater protection but glosses the brick and takes away from the old look.
Call/Text
Jeff 252-3883
Posted on 7/24/19 at 1:51 pm to MountainMan11
your thining brick pavers
Posted on 7/24/19 at 4:41 pm to MountainMan11
When we built our house, they had to alter the foundation to fit bricks. We LOVE our brick floor. Hope you find somebody to do it.
It was sealed and it is easy to clean. Vacuum and mop. It never looks dirty.
It was sealed and it is easy to clean. Vacuum and mop. It never looks dirty.
This post was edited on 7/24/19 at 4:45 pm
Posted on 7/25/19 at 8:53 pm to MBclass83
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MBclass83
^What he said. Greatest kitchen floor I’ve ever had. And I’ve owned about ten homes. Never looks dirty. So, clean as you wish. Add color compatible gel-pro mat in work area if hardness is too much for you.
And yes, full brick installation requires pre-planning. Brick pavers will work nearly as well without the huge differentiation in elevation.
This post was edited on 7/25/19 at 8:57 pm
Posted on 7/25/19 at 11:34 pm to Earthquake 88
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thought that brick look would be nice and easy to maintain. Wrong. It’s a nightmare to clean. Absolute nightmare.
I have a neighbor that did it. I don’t know how many coats of sealer he used, but it looks a 1/2” think and is as smooth as a marble floor.
Posted on 7/26/19 at 8:32 am to Whatafrekinchessiebr
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When we did ours we used "thin brick" which is an actual brick sliced into thin layers about as thick as a tile. The flooring is then grouted and sealed. Once it is done you really can't tell the difference.
This 100%
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