Many different styles of pointing can be used to create the mortar joint between bricks. We asked bricklayers about the ...

Then dampen the joints with water before tuck-pointing. Use a small triangular trowel, and after several joints have been filled, smooth over and finish off the joint to match the others.

Next, apply mortar mix between the bricks using a brick trowel and pointing trowel. Start with the horizontal joints first and make sure the mix is packed tightly.

After between an hour to an hour and a half, once the mortar is set enough to work like clay, or hold the impression of a fingerprint on its surface, tamp down the mortar with your pointing trowel ...

Dear James: We have a brick house and the mortar between the bricks has fallen out in spots. It looks terrible. What is the best method to repair this and how can I get new mortar to look like the ...

BRICK by BRICK: Profile: STAN GEMBICKI OF PASADENA HAS A WILL OF STONE, A 60 YEAR-OLD TROWEL, A PROUD WIFE AND A BACK YARD TO BOAST ABOUT, IF HE HAD A MIND TO. BUT THERE’S MORTAR TO MIX AND MORE ...