Mortars & bricklaying chemicals
Mortars, grouts, primers, water-repellents, strippers and neutralisers for the installation and maintenance of decorative bricks and cladding tiles.
Mortiers, joints, primaires, hydrofuges, décapants, neutralisants pour la pose et l'entretien des briques décoratives et plaquettes parement.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before ordering. Another question? Contact us.
Older buildings (pre-1948): NHL or trass lime is essential — it lets the walls breathe. New build: cement mortar is fine. Mixed construction: NHL3.5 lime is recommended to preserve elasticity.
Light grey pointing = a universal neutral (recommended with red bricks). Anthracite pointing = an industrial look on pale bricks. Sand pointing = an aged effect on reclaimed bricks. We also offer bespoke colours (on quotation).
For 10 mm joints on 25×6.5 cm bricks: around 12-15 kg/m². For wide 20-30 mm joints on old bricks: 25-30 kg/m². A 25 kg bag therefore covers 1 to 2 m² depending on joint width.
Recommended on exterior façades and shower floors. Our VESTEROL SSW 18OS and IMBERAL BES 10B silane-siloxane emulsions protect against water ingress without altering the appearance.
Always observe the drying times between coats (typically 24 hours at 20°C). Never mix cement and lime before use. Ask for our compatibility data sheet free of charge.