Sunday, July 1, 2012

Brick Veneers Are Great Choices For Indoor Renovations!


If you are looking for a striking, yet different look for your kitchen floor, above-the-stove splash-back, accent wall or other places in your home, consider using something other than common materials like ceramic or stone. A brick veneer is perfect for these sorts of projects because it comes in many different styles and colors can be used in all sorts of indoor renovations, and it is incredibly durable.
A brick veneer is a covering of thin bricks—or bricks that are cut thinner than normal bricks—that can be placed over existing surfaces. It works well on kitchen, bathroom, and four season room floors, on walls, in front of fireplaces, on counter tops, and on kitchen islands.
 Since it is lighter than normal sized bricks, this brick veneer will not require much excavation if it is on the floor and it will not be too heavy for walls to support.

One of the most compelling reasons to renovate with a brick veneer is because of the number of colors and styles it comes in. Any color that brick comes in can be made into a brick veneer. This includes colors like reds, blacks, corals, whites, creams, yellows, and many shades of gray. You can also mix and match these colors to create patterns with the veneer or choose from styles that reflect different time periods. Choose thin brick patterns like School house (where bricks resemble an old-time school house), Opera house (where bricks resemble the bricks in nineteenth-century, European Opera Houses), English Pub (where bricks look quaint and have the feel of a local pub) and many other unique styles. Choosing the colors and styles of brick veneer for your next indoor renovation will be a fun part of the project! When you are choosing a style, however, be sure to consider not only what you like, but also think carefully about how well that particular veneer will match the walls and furniture in whatever room you are renovating.

Besides being very useful and nice looking, it is a smart idea to use a brick veneer for the sake of durability. As many of the buildings in our great cities show, brick can last the test of time and weather all sorts of storms.. In your kitchen- probably the highest traffic area in any home- using a brick veneer on the floor is a smart idea for the same reason. It can handle the bumps and dings of chairs, feet, grocery bags, and other every day wear and tear. Similarly, brick can is a great choice for bathrooms and counter tops for sheer ability to withstand whatever you care to throw, slam, or rest upon it. Now your home can withstand the test of time and look great, even if you have rough and tumble kids or pets!

So, before you begin your next home renovation, be sure to keep brick veneers in mind as a great option for many spaces! Whether it is in the kitchen, the bathroom, or even on the walls, brick veneer is the right choice!