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Learn why so many people are renovating with thin brick!

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About Thin Brick

Thin brick are the perfect way to enhance the interior or exterior of your home with thin brick floors, exterior siding, fireplaces, a kitchen backsplash, gorgeous brick accent walls, and even ceilings! 

Thin brick are very durable, low-maintenance, and easy to keep clean. Thin brick are made from the same materials as modular clay brick, but are much thinner and weigh a lot less, making them extremely versatile to create unique designs. If you’re looking for a great aesthetic and want a material that’s resistant to noise and heat, thin brick are the way to go.

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Influencers Love Upgrading With Thin Brick!

From thin brick backsplashes to thin brick floors, influencers love how durable and low maintenance these easy upgrades are! Check out our influencer collabs to get inspired and learn more:

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Thin Brick DIY Videos

There are so many different colors and pattern options to customize the look of your home. Thin brick are easy to install and are even DIY-friendly! Check out these videos to get inspired:

HGTV DIY Thin Brick Video

Thin brick are the perfect selection to enhance the interior or exterior of your home with applications such as brick siding, a brick fireplace, or kitchen backsplash. Check out this video from HGTV on how to add a beautiful, thin brick focal wall to your home! With wide color and texture choices, thin brick expands your design potential for DIY projects. And because real thin brick is made from fired clay, it’ll look great for a very long time!

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Thin Brick DIY Floor



Thin Brick DIY Accent Wall  

 Thin Brick for Interior and Exterior Use

Thin brick is the perfect way to add resale value to your home's exterior. In this entryway picture, white thin brick was used to build a stunning archway and was matched to the existing brick veneer on the home. Thin brick is a great way to makeover interior spaces as well and carry brick features throughout the interior and exterior. Thin brick is extremely DIY friendly and transforms any space. It is perfect for kitchen backsplashes, accent walls, and much more.

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Residential Thin Brick Photos

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Commercial Thin Brick Photos

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Technical Notes

Architects, designers, engineers and of course members of the brick industry have depended on BIA’s Technical Notes since we first published the series in 1950.  

Each one of these documents is written so that the user will certainly – and frequently exceed – the stipulations outlined in their building code.  

This series is what BIA is best known for, and they are updated on a regular basis. Three of them focus on thin brick.


Education/Resources

AEC Daily - The Best Source of FREE Education for the AEC Industry

This course outlines the differences between wall systems using anchored and adhered masonry veneer, with a focus on the design, materials, and installation methods of adhered brick veneer wall systems. Use of adhered veneer in interior applications is also discussed. Earn AIA & IDCEC Credits.
Take our Thin Brick Course on AECDaily

Learn more about design and construction information on the use of thin brick in adhered veneer systems. Methods of thin brick construction discussed include thick set, thin set, modular panels and prefabricated panels consisting of architectural precast concrete, tilt-up concrete and wood or steel stud frame panels. Properties of the finished construction and comparisons to other systems are presented.
Technical Information on Thin Brick

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