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About Us: The Hunsakers
June 17, 2019
Old Mill Brick traces its beginnings to 2006 when Garrick Hunsaker founded Hunsaker Exteriors. Garrick has a long family history in siding and spent his early career installing and managing stucco jobs. Garrick learned all there is to know about exterior installation. This includes insulation code, techniques, and new ways to do siding such as thin bricks, stone work, and...
What Colors Look Best With Brick?
June 13, 2019
Using exposed brick in your home decor design plan is a great way to add impact and style to an otherwise boring room. Finding colors that go with the brick the way you want them to may be an added challenge, however. Check out our tips below for choosing the perfect brick and paint color combinations that fit your personal...
How to Measure for Product
June 10, 2019
To get started on a thin brick or Brickwebb project, you will first need to know how much product to order. You will need a tape measure for this process. To find out how much product you need, follow these steps: Step 1 Measure the length and height of the wall or floor. Step 2 If your project includes corners...
How to Mix Type S Mortar
June 5, 2019
Most Type S Mortar mix that you can use for grout comes in a powdered form that you mix with water. While the bag will have instructions for you to follow, we've broken down the basic steps for you here. What You'll Need Five gallon bucket Hand drill Mixer attachmentYour bag of mortar Water Step 1 Make sure that your...
How to Easily Cut Thin Brick
June 5, 2019
When doing a Brickwebb project, you will likely come across some obstacles that you need to cut around such as outlets, thermostats, windows, air vents, etc. You’ll also need to cut thin brick at the edge of your wall or floor. You can easily cut your thin brick using a hand tile cutter. Step 1 First, hold up your Brickwebb...
How to Grout With a Grout Bag and Jointer
June 5, 2019
The easiest way to grout your Brickwebb project is with a grout bag and brick jointer. This method also reduces the amount of grout that gets on the brick face. Make sure that your brick adhesive and optional sealer has had at least 24 hours to dry before grouting. For this step, you’ll need either a type s mortar mix...
How to Install Brickwebb Sheets
June 5, 2019
Old Mill Brick Brickwebb flat sheets make installing thin brick simple and fast. All you will need is your boxes of Brickwebb, your adhesive or mastick, ⅜” x ¼” notch trowel, tile cutter, level, measuring tape, and a pencil. Step 1 If your project includes corners, install your Brickwebb corner sheets first. Click here to see our detailed video tutorial...
How to Install Brickwebb Corners
June 5, 2019
Old Mill Brick Brickwebb corner sheets make installing thin brick corners simple and fast. All you will need is your boxes of Brickwebb corners, your mixed adhesive, ⅜” x ¼” notch trowel, tile cutter, and a level. Step 1 When doing a Brickwebb project, always install your corners first. Start from the top of your wall and then work your...
How to Prep a Painted Wall for Brickwebb
June 5, 2019
Old Mill Brick Brickwebb can be installed on almost any surface. However, some surfaces take some prep work. For a common painted wall, there are just a few steps you’ll need to take to prep the wall for your Brickwebb or Thin Brick project. Step 1 To get ready to install, start by remove any outlet covers, thermostats, and other...
Design Trends from HD Expo 2019
May 20, 2019
Here’s what we saw at the Hospitality Design Expo in Las Vegas. What’s trending in hospitality design in 2019 indicates what will be trending in home decor in the coming years.
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