More and more, the look of an exposed brick wall is cementing itself as one of the most desirable trends in interior design.
The “brick effect” is very much here, a perfect ingredient for contemporary and rustic, traditional and eclectic, natural and industrial aesthetics.
It’s proven a versatile tool, but for too many, exposing and finishing brickwork might simply be a little too much effort or cost a little too much.
But fake brick wall cladding is a new revolution in wall coverings that allows you the same unique aesthetic but with much, much less effort.
Here, we’re going to look at why so many are falling in love with the exposed brick look and why fake brick cladding might be the best way to achieve it in your own property.
The Bare Brick Look
Why is it that the look of bare bricks has become so popular as of late?
What once might have been considered an eyesore is quickly becoming a desirable, even an enviable feature in many homes, restaurants and more.
Many believe that the new love for the style began with the interior designers of the late 80s and early 90s.
As industrialism was starting to wind down, those tasked with transforming industrial properties into new living spaces decided to keep the bricks as a gesture of the property’s urban roots.
Since then, homeowners & landlords all over have fallen in love with the distinct look of bare brick.
Part of its popularity can undoubtedly be attributed to the growing need for a new, authentic urban style.
Something that really captures the real cool of city living and design by bringing attention to the most iconic of architectural features.
The look of bare bricks creates a stripped-back, raw aesthetic all its own. It’s not overly smooth and overly finished, trading “perfection” for “character”.
Though the look of bare brick is quickly becoming one of the more sought after features, it’s not always easy or feasible to go about exposing the real brickwork of a property.
Luckily, there are options there.
The New Revolution
Cladding might not be the only way to get that look of raw, exposed brickwork. But it certainly might be the best and the easiest to make use of.
To some people, keeping the look authentic and natural might be the most important part of achieving the bare brick look and for them, exposing real brickwork might be the only option worth considering.
But for most people, it’s more work than it’s worth. For one, it’s not always possible to expose brickwork without negatively effecting the structural fidelity of the property.
For those that can, they then have to go through the process of finishing, sealing, and grouting the brick.
On the opposite end, it might be a lot more convenient to use the stencil paint methods and digital photo wallpapers that give you same brick look.
However, it’s clear these lack the feeling, the 3D effect, and the raw detail of realistic brickwork.
Fake brick cladding is the middle ground, and it’s the best option available.
Without the work involved in exposing real brickwork, you have the most realistic results with a brick wall that looks and feels authentic as it gets.
Another major advantage it has over exposing real brickwork is the fact it’s much easier to reverse when your tastes change.
It’s a lot easier to remove cladding than cover up a wall should.
A Versatile Tool
To some people, the bare brick look is desirable enough, alone, to make it worth it.
However, it’s also a versatile tool to help people to perfect a wide variety of aesthetics for their own homes, shops etc.
You can use it as a perfect match to other natural materials if you are aiming for a rustic look.
It pairs well as a splashback for marble kitchen countertops or in living rooms with detail-rich wooden furniture.
You can’t forget the modern, urban roots of the brick look, either, so it’s perfectly suited to contemporary designs, too.
Here, it can provide a raw, rough contrast to the sleekness look of metallic furniture.
If you want a feature wall, it makes for an attention-catching element to pair with the focal point of the room, whether it’s installed around other architecture features like a fireplace or if it serves as the base for wall art.
Getting that bare brick look might just give your interior the character it’s been lacking and be the perfect base of a whole new aesthetic for the home.
If you want bare brick, instead of exposing the real brickwork of the building, save yourself the time and the cost and use fake brick cladding instead.
It looks and almost feels like the real thing, a durable, insulating wallcovering to fit an assortment of decors within a variety of properties.
If you are looking to have fake brick wall cladding in your commercial property, when why not give J&A Brickslips and Pointing a call today at 01702 233003? (CLICK TO CALL) or simply fill in our contact form and we’ll get back to you in no time.