How to Install Acrylic Brick Slips

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How to Install Acrylic Brick Slips
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• Everyone wants that their home to look prettier
  than that of other peoples. This applies to not
  only the inside but also the outside of the home.
  That also explains why we are always on the
  lookout for new and attractive methods of
  construction and design for our homes. Your
  homes wall cladding is one such area that can
  enhance the appearance of your home. There are
  several ways of decorating your wall cladding.
  And the focus of this infographic is one of the
  best and most cost-effective brick
  cladding systems, acrylic slips.
• Acrylic slips have numerous advantages to them.
  For starters, they are among the most
  cost-effective brick slip cladding choices. Brick
  slip installers often recommend acrylic slips if
  you want a solution that accurately imitates the
  appearance of traditional brickwork but doesnt
  require as much maintenance. You can install
  these brick slips made of acrylic on your own or
  have them installed by a professional brick
  installer. An acrylic brick slips installation in
  your home will last for a long time and keep your
  wall surface looking fresh for years to come.

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If you are looking for a cheaper, quicker and
simpler alternative to traditional brick slips,
acrylic slips are the perfect choice. Here we
look at the basic steps involved in installing
acrylic slips.

• 1. Panel/substrate Installation The first step
  in the process of installing acrylic slips, panel
  installation is required to hold the slips in
  place. As a bonus, a well-done substrate adds a
  nice texture and stratification to your wall
  surface.
• 2. Add the mortar layer The mortar used here is
  not of the regular kind. Rather, it is a
  specialist adhesive mortar that is essential for
  the installation of acrylic slips. Adhesive
  mortars are available in a variety of colours and
  shades.
• 3. Install the brick slips After the application
  of the adhesive mortar layer, install and adjust
  the acrylic slips by hand. With proper
  installation and adjustment, you can match the
  look of any traditional brick surface.

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• 4. Flexible brick slips One of the best things
  about acrylic slips is that they are flexible and
  can be cut, which is unlike traditional brick
  slips. This also enables you to cover the most
  awkward angles and corners of your wall.
• 5. Finish the mortar joint The final step in the
  process, finishing the mortar joint enables you
  to recreate the look of a traditional mortar
  joint. You can finish the mortar joint of your
  acrylic slip installation using a simple brush.

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