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How to characterise bricks

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How to lighten or darken bricks and brickwork to create an aged look for more character. The HomeServe do-it-yourself guide for help with making your brickwork blend in beautifully.

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If you want to lighten the bricks, here is a great trade secret. Just take some milk or yoghurt and brush it onto the brickwork. Leave it to dry and it will instantly age the bricks.
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Alternatively, if you'd like to darken the bricks so they blend in with existing brickwork, here is a simple trick.
Step3
You can mix either chimney soot or mud with some water and brush it straight onto the brickwork. Leave it to dry naturally and voila, your bricks have immediate character.

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