How To Fill A Hole In A Brick Wall Easily Video

Where to Start:

TOH mason Mark McCullough: This kind of repair is fairly straightforward, but I would recommend that you rent a shrouded grinder to cut into the old mortar and a tool triggered vacuum that works with the grinder to collect the dust it generates. The work will go faster, and you’ll be better protected against breathing in the silica in the mortar. Plug the grinder into the vacuum, and attach the vacuum hose to the grinder’s dust port. Now when you pull the trigger on the grinder, the vacuum will turn on automatically. Line up the grinder blade with one of the horizontal bed joints near the damaged bricks, and plunge it as deep as you can into the mortar. As you cut, keep in mind where those cuts will replicate the wall’s existing brick pattern, and take care not to let the blade nick the brick. Cutting into the vertical head joints requires even more care because the blade is wide enough to cut into the bricks above and below. Just make sure not to plunge the blade in so deeply that it damages a brick you want to save. After the mortar joints are cut, use a hammer and a cold chisel to break the bricks free and Since it’s such a small repair, it may be a challenge to get a mason to fix a small hole in a brick wall. In this guide, we share how you can tackle this project on your own with materials you can buy and tools you can rent.

Pro Tip: Brick jointer

Masons use this simple tool to pack fresh mortar into joints and give them a final smoothing that makes them more weather resistant. It comes in different widths and profiles to match the existing mortar.

What to Use to Fill Holes in Brick Walls?

You’ll need mortar, matching brick, and a few other tools. To fill the hole in a brick wall you use mortar. In the case of this project, we were able to find a standard gray brick mortar. For mortar, Mark used a Type N premixed mortar bag, which is manufactured by Quikrete. You’ll want to make sure you’re using the right material for the type of brick you’re trying to fix. To find matching brick, take a picture, identify a nearby brick yard, and show someone who works there the picture. It’s likely they will recognize the brick and be able to give you the few that you need for little money. Mark went to Summit Brick Company and they were able to find what he needed. Depending on the hole in the wall, it’s likely that surrounding bricks or mortar may need to be carefully removed. An angle grinder with a vacuum attachment can be rented from most home centers and should help keep the dust down. Mark used a 5” angle grinder with tuck pointing guard and a nine-gallon dust extractor with automatic cleaning, both manufactured by Bosch Tools. All the other tools required for this project, including the trowel, masonry brush, and jointers, can all be found at home centers.