Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions For Pointing Brick to Repair Mortar Joints

By Bruce Clark
Step-by-step plans and instructions to restore cracked and eroded mortar joints in brick. Read an overview of how to point brick.
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1. Cut grooves 3/4 to 1 in. deep in cracked or deteriorating mortar using a 4-1/2 in. angle grinder fitted with a diamond blade. Push the blade into the joint until the grinder head contacts the brick, and make a single pass along the center of the joints.
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I have hired a professionsl to point brick steps. He is only pointing some of the bricks. Should this be an approved method, or should all be replaced evenly.

By Paula, on 09/03/2009

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