Sheets of Brick
To get the look of brick without the price tag, check out Quick
Brick Wall Panels. These panels are made from thin cuts of real
brick bonded to 16x48-inch cement board, creating 7/8-inch-thick
panels that carry a Class A fire rating. Unlike traditional brick
veneers, these 35-pound panels are installed using galvanized screws
driven through the cement board into the sheathing or framing;
mortar joints are later tuck-pointed using a
grout bag. Windows and doors can be trimmed out with J-channel,
and corner bricks are available for wall ends. You don't need a bricklayer
to do the job, either – most carpenters can install this product
with ordinary