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How do I prep bricks on fireplace opening for additional bricks?

Karen G questioned:


The fireplace opening is 2″ too wide for the new doors I got for free. I bought bricks to add to the inside of each side. I did some reading, and know I need to soak the new and ancient bricks with water for a couple days so the mortar will adhere. What should I use to clean the ancient bricks first?

Brenda

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Tags: Couple Days, Doors, Mortar

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2 Responses to “How do I prep bricks on fireplace opening for additional bricks?”

1. Dan the brick man says:

   December 29, 2007 at 11:22 am

   the mortar will adhere…you dont reckon they let us soak them at work before we lay them , do you…you can hit the sides of the ancient bricks with a wet brush but everything will stick the way its supposed to…

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2. rock.soldier@yahoo.com says:

   December 31, 2007 at 5:21 pm

   muratic acid

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