brick bond

[connors12345]

doing a splash back today in brick bond. any advice needed or is it just as easy as straight set. can you leave all your cuts til last or do you have to complete the rows

[grumpygrouter]

Geting the setting out right is a bit more involved becasue you will need to be checking for 2 different size cuts. Also when you go up to the next row but one, you need to ensure your grout lines follow through. Can be a bit hit and miss trying to use a level, so this is one occasion where I think a laser would be very useful. Apart from that, no real issues - oh! it is a good idea to try and follow the pattern around the corners to keep your "brick" style.

Good luck, let us know how you get on.

[faithhealer]

Yup, take your time setting out, you might have to put up with a small cut in the corners so that you achieve a decent cut around your sockets and cooker hood area!

[Dave]

It is also wise to use a level to check the rows are flat or any proceeding rows will have kicks where they overlap joints...( brickbond) and any down lighting on the units will show this........