How to Fix Holes in Brickwork | Almost Invisible Repair Hack

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Жыл бұрын

Do you want to learn how to fix holes in brickwork? In this video i will show you an easy way to fill old holes in bricks. This is a great life hack and one every DIY'er should know. Give it a go yourself and see what i mean.
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@dmcmccormick8065 Жыл бұрын

Great tip! Alternatively drill a hole in your neighbours wall to gather dust 👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Haha love that

@teach1913 Жыл бұрын

Good tip! Just an addition, after you have drilled out the hole, blow out the dust and give it a quick spray with water. This allows better adhesion of the new cement and stops the dry porous (possibly warm) brick from sucking out all the moisture from the new cement which can lead to new cement cracking and potentially falling out further down the line

@deborahberg4146 9 күн бұрын

How to fix holes in bricks/ mortar video. I had watched another video but that man expected you to match colors of brick by adding colored brick powder repair. He also said to remove wall anchor. The DIY Guy made it so much simpler, easier, no extra expenses. Well worth watching and following his advise.

@chewar7537 Ай бұрын

Perfect! I need to fill a few holes in my brick...thank you for this video!

@CellarDoor1970 Жыл бұрын

I love to watch guys filling holes on the internet xoxoxo

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

🙈

@_tmmy_ Жыл бұрын

Every time I do drilling or chasing jobs I collect all the brick dust for patching up old holes just like this. Works a treat in most circumstances 👍🏻

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 👍

@spannerssockets6308 Жыл бұрын

A 10/10 how to tip! I recently removed a sink waste external pipe and had half a brick hole. This tip came in handy to fill the hole. I used a spare brick to drill into for brick dust and then using a paint brush and water, brush along the mortar lines for a nice mortar/brick edge. By the way, SF stock a 5kg tub of ready mix mortar .... simply add water.

@ExtremeShez Жыл бұрын

Excellent video Cameron. At my dad's home, an old sky dish was removed by some metal collectors. I'll pop over and try this. I didn't even know mortar repair cement even existed. Love it matey.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 👍

@RossHbn Жыл бұрын

Got loads of holes and plugs scattered on my brickwork, I'll definitely be using this when tackling that job. Cheers.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

A simple and overlooked job that certainly tidies up the outside of the house. Cheers Ross 👍

@SuperDeano1000 Жыл бұрын

Sweet. Thanks for the helpful and straight to the point advice.

@user-tn8yb3kh4e 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I followed your instructions and everything turned out exactly as you said it would!

@cerealkiller4248 Жыл бұрын

Great tip, I’ve plenty of these type of holes to fill around the house, thanks 👍 Every days a school day in the building trade, I’ve been in the game since 86 and I’m always looking for ways to improve.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

We should always be developing ourselves 👍

@vman2kay Жыл бұрын

Subbed because of your nice short and sweet videos, which are also informative! Keep it up :)

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub 😌

@steves1460 Ай бұрын

Good idea. Maybe I’m missing the point, but a smaller drill bit will easily remove the plug without the need for screwing and hammering to sink it into the brick.

@blunderbus3702 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant, thanks so much for taking the time to produce this video.

@TheDIYGuy1 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@st2216 Жыл бұрын

Never thought of collecting brick dust by drilling onto the same hole! Great idea thank you!

@vint5339 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant tip, and a really cheap way to do it. Thanks for sharing

@stephenturner5836 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, couldnt agree more and just done this myself when relocating light and installing power cable in wall cavity. Unfortunately had 6 holes in 1 brick to fill in due to the number of lights that have been fitted to house it in its lifetime but its covered them up well. Originally was going the cementone route until i saw this. Excellent and cheers 👍👍

@alanwallis2467 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I'm going to try this method on my wall.

@djjurky Жыл бұрын

Fantastic, concise video! thanks

@100vg Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't have thought to hammer in the screw plugs. And drilling for brick is brilliant. I have big gaps where gas and electrical pipes have been drilled to install, maybe because a poor job was done and maybe brick chunks fell out over time from settling, vibration and such. I can adapt your procedure for the larger gaps and hide the repairs with brick dust from each area to match better. Thanks for the video!

@CupidStunt72 Жыл бұрын

Great video. So simple but effective !

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@matthamilton8479 Жыл бұрын

That is very helpful. I know what I'll be doing this weekend! Thank you!

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Go for it

@englishbob2898 Жыл бұрын

That's brilliant. I love your channel. Everything is so clever and brilliant explained. I've done so many repairs I would have been paying someone for. Thanks for all the knowledge you share. Really appreciated.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad you like the videos. Thanks

@BrodaPaul Жыл бұрын

Never seen this before with the brick dust. Simple solution. Nice one 👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

One of them overlooked little jobs. Thanks 👍

@Archangel76 Жыл бұрын

By far the best vide I’ve found for this problem!

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@Jeremy-tq2dw Жыл бұрын

Now that I see it done, it's so obvious, I can't believe I didn't just figure that out. Thanks man.

@gordonpayne9735 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for a great video!

@neilholmes7313 Жыл бұрын

This is genius, so simple, but so effective. Thank you 👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@saraohara2504 Жыл бұрын

This is an amazing DIY fix👍👍

@stevebrown8163 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@hamedmahdavi6788 Ай бұрын

Fantastic.

@ManontheOutside Жыл бұрын

Great idea, thanks for this! I usually just patch up with mortar but it looks horrible afterwards. This is a much better solution, thanks!

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Your welcome 👍

@Whoshotmyrifle Жыл бұрын

bloody hell that's clever mate! Thanks!

@srspower Жыл бұрын

That's really useful to know.

@waynedavies5569 Жыл бұрын

Hi DIY Guy, This is a great tip… I have several holes & old rawl plugs that have been left and wasn’t sure the best way to tackle this problem. I can now crack on and fix these unsightly areas around my house, cheers, Wayne😀👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@Engineer9736 Жыл бұрын

First time this year that i actually learn something useful from DIY videos on KZfaq 👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad you like the channel

@monkeyboy8424 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant tip. Thanks.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful

@baz5973 Жыл бұрын

Top vids, well explained and shown. Also the fact you put a link for any tools or materials you use for the job is a plus in my book. Thanks for the channel.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that 👍

@musoseven8218 Жыл бұрын

Cracking video and idea, easy when you know how, thanks for sharing 👍✌️😊💜

@leylah111 10 ай бұрын

Wow, very smart!!!

@vivekdesai8500 11 ай бұрын

Thanks

@valmirberisha5232 Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly. Exactly what I was looking to learn how to fix.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful

@aeliasventura Жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea, thanks for the share! Subscribed.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing 👍

@cr8-tivecotv902 8 ай бұрын

This was SOOOO helpful, thank you! I just purchased a home and the previous owner had tons of holes drilled into the back wall. I thought this would be a costly repair. So glad I can do this in just a few hours myself.

@TheDIYGuy1 8 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@danmiddleton5302 Жыл бұрын

Great trick! Thanks mate 👌

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it 🤠

@boyblunder8889 Жыл бұрын

Really nice , simple and effective tip 👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it

@eeeeeeeeeeeeean Жыл бұрын

Wow! What a tip on enlarging the hole to collect brick dust - so simple; how have I never thought of it before!? Loving your content, mate. Please keep it coming 👍🏻

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Glad you like my content 👍. Plenty more to come!

@ExtremeShez Жыл бұрын

Agreed, great thinking. Simple yet so effective.

@huejanus5505 Жыл бұрын

They also sell colourants for brick mortar. Different shades of reds, browns, greys, etc.

@Billythebubble Жыл бұрын

Good quick trick to repair some unused drill holes, thanks

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Anytime 👍

@madebeen 10 ай бұрын

Very helpfull❤❤

@chasstevens729 Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea. We have recently moved into our house and have about 10 holes near the front door. Thanks again.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Anytime 👍

@ryanwood2011 Жыл бұрын

Smashing video and deffo something I shall be doing. Thankyou buddy. 👌👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan! 👍👍

@jonskitch8082 11 ай бұрын

Perfect, that is my next job!

@JohnBrown-io4cq Жыл бұрын

For a novice like me that was brilliant! Thanks for sharing. Recently subscribed so really enjoying these. 😀

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing

@tamthebam1000 Жыл бұрын

Excellent idea

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@apocreg11 Жыл бұрын

Awesome hack! Thanks

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

🙂

@hilliebruinsma8420 Жыл бұрын

What a great idea thanks for sharing 👌👌😊

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Very welcome 👍

@IPC0101 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tip

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@mowtoegee7049 10 ай бұрын

Thanks great video got to repair some holes in garage wall from old plugs, cheers!

@TheDIYGuy1 10 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

@davyarthurs Жыл бұрын

Nice. Learn something everyday! Quick tip Tuesday video, but on a Saturday 😝

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Haha absolutely ☺️

@johnkeane1896 Жыл бұрын

It definitely looks a lot lot better!!

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

😁

@unrealdave1 Жыл бұрын

Good idea - thanks

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Your welcome

@MB-rt5bx Жыл бұрын

Brill tips. I have prev removed plugs and made it worse! Will try this method on remaiking holes!

@almazabraha 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very helpful.

@TheDIYGuy1 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@MrCdob77 Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍

@RJG-Studios Жыл бұрын

Verry nice! Thanks

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@denisclinch781 9 ай бұрын

Great tip, thanks. Subscribed.

@TheDIYGuy1 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@IgorsUncleDave Жыл бұрын

Love your videos brother, I wish you success

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@jennyhall5278 Жыл бұрын

Great tip

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@gertjegertje1157 Жыл бұрын

So easy if you know. Now I know. Thanks

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Now you know 😄

@byrnedes Жыл бұрын

Great tips.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@moosehead6147 Жыл бұрын

You the man! Thanks!

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@mrunmoysamal3826 Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so

@MalteseMafia Жыл бұрын

Great video 👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@roodog3761 Жыл бұрын

Clever idea.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@mrmez1170 Жыл бұрын

Good channel Man. Subscribed.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@piedthepiper Жыл бұрын

Great tip! I've tried that no nonsense cement repair before, but getting it out of the tube was near impossible!

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

🤗 thanks

@jamesrawl3648 Жыл бұрын

Either it had gone off or you need a new gun, or maybe you never opened it properly

@alexlovett1991 Жыл бұрын

Solid videos, subbed. Cheers.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Cheers👍

@chazdewymmer8905 Жыл бұрын

excellent makes so much sense a1

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍👍

@BurtReynoldstash Жыл бұрын

Nice & simple

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 🙂

@marctiltman9555 Жыл бұрын

Once the cement repair has set, paint on a little wash made up of garden soil/earth and water, and rub it in gently with a finger to help age the repair. Alternatively, if you have any around, dap the repair with fresh (as in moist) manure. The chemicals in manure will help age the repair. That's two of numerous other methods.

@darinsmith9468 Жыл бұрын

Indeed. I remember as a student in university, a century-old building had an addition added. To blend the new brickwork with the old, they had a crew spray manure solution with pressure washers onto the new section, and feathered a bit onto the old. They let it bake in the sun for a week or two, and then pressure-washed the entire building, old and new. It matched extremely well.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Interesting 👍

@simonjs Жыл бұрын

Amazing. Simple but effective. Great video. Now if you could do a video to tell me how to create the time to go around doing this that would be great. 👍😁

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

I'll see what I can do lol

@barryparks8055 Жыл бұрын

,great idea!

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@kaybee5150 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant. I have the same problem. I could kick myself for not thinking of this method. I'm on the job this weekend. Thanks a bunch.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

😄👍

@elzasmit1879 4 ай бұрын

Wow this video is wonderfull, we Re busy repairing our rental home. This going to help us alot. Thank you for the detail advise and tips❤

@TheDIYGuy1 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@1955Scrap Жыл бұрын

Alternative option for brick dust - slide back a roof tile to expose the top of the brick work - chip off a piece of the inside edge of the brick work, Place the chip in a bag and gently crush using a hammer so instead of powder, there will be fine granules which may match the texture of your brickwork.

@tarat26 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. That's a fab idea. We've just moved into a new property, only small but there are quite a few unsightly rawplugs showing on the brickwork. I would have pulled the rawplugs out and made things worse - my lack of knowledge. Will try in the New Year. Cheers, Best Wishes

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, happy new year

@adammalpas5924 Жыл бұрын

Liked, subscribed and commented! Like that Hack!

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

😁cheers for the sub

@grahamdrew1069 Жыл бұрын

Ace....oh dear another job on the list

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Haha plenty to do

@j.d.1488 2 ай бұрын

Nice video.

@TheDIYGuy1 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@19grand Жыл бұрын

Have loads of these holes in my brick work. Probably due to so many different owners over the years. Looking forward to doing this job and the sense of satisfaction I'll get when completed. On the coloured the brick work. I had to angle grind splashes of gloss paint that some moron threw up the side of the house before I bought the house. Grinding it off left some nasty marks on there. To darken it down I dabbed some peanut oil on there and let it soak in. Not perfect, but s lot less noticeable than before.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@awantamta Жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@makaveli2tt Жыл бұрын

Genius!!

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

I am? 😂👍

@idektron Жыл бұрын

Nicely done! Would this technique work with a drill hole that goes all the way through the brick externally to internally? The previous owner thought it be a good idea to feed a cable through! 🙃

@slugie7934 2 ай бұрын

Ive been watching you videos for a while and this one is great as i have moved into bungalow and there are wall plugs in the brick work and also the video with the locktight 55 was really helpful too installing new rads no leaks 👍🏻

@TheDIYGuy1 2 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

@slugie7934 2 ай бұрын

@@TheDIYGuy1 cheers one of the brick has blown already from the previous owner. Would it work if i put more mortar and shaped it to the brick and added brick dust or just best to leave it?

@robertd9850 8 ай бұрын

Was hesitant to drill holes for my outdoor TV mount as it requires 4 fairly large holes. This will be just the ticket but I'm going to save the dust from each of the two bricks when I drill the holes and label them for use later. I have a special box where I store labeled parts and other items that may be needed years later so I'll hopefully be able to find it.

@Jjjabes Жыл бұрын

Nice.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

👍

@anthonycoundouris 9 ай бұрын

I have a suggestion. Try blowing the dust onto the brick with a straw. You will conserve brick dust and the finish is more natural.

@imperfectpianist Жыл бұрын

Great idea & really simple. Theres a company (StoneLux) that does Brick Repair filler also which I've used in the past. They do a decent colour selection for stone & red bricks, but its deffo going to cost a bit more than just doing this.

@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын

👍