Facts on Faux Brick Panels

Faux bricks panels are available in a variety of materials, the type you choose will depend on the surface that these will be applied and the budget you want to spend on your project.

Faux brick panels are composed of various materials. Polypropylene and polyurethane plastics, recycled products of all kinds and even recycled paper and cardboard are used.  The faux brick panels are ready for installation and they come in many styles, pattern and color to choose from. Tan, red, used brick look, old world look, white, yellow, are just a few of the options.

Panels may come in flexible type, which will be great for installation on surfaces that are curved. A more rigid form is also available. The flexible faux brick panels can be cut with scissors and are about 1/8" thick. The more rigid panels are between ¾ to 1 inch thick. Both styles are easy to install and are glued in place or sometimes glued and screwed to the surface. They are weatherproof, UV stable, and resist insect infestation. Trim, corner pieces are available to complete the look.

There are also thin types of faux brick panels made from several different materials, like the one coming from vermiculite and another from quartz sand and other natural materials.  What makes the faux brick panels light weight and provide a natural looking texture is its composition. Mortar is used for installation for this style and a similar process is used as with faux bricks panels made from clay. These bricks are however much lighter in weight, and can be used where a conventional brick application may be prohibitive.

If you are feeling creative, there are faux brick panels that are either white or clear. These panels can be painted in whatever style and color you choose. Perhaps you have brick already in place. These panels could be painted to match.

Faux brick panels made of recycled paper and cardboard is another choice, lightweight and less expensive. These panels come ready to install and paint. Just add paint and creativity.

Full size bricks are manufactured from a very wide variety of recycled materials. Some of the materials come from manufacturing waste, recycled plastics and waste ceramics.

Faux brick panel are very easy to install and your project will be done quickly. The thin faux brick panel type may take a little more time and expertise, but whatever style you choose, the results will be amazing. Each manufacturer does have recommended installation guides so it is best to always check for installation instructions. For damp areas there may be extra steps that need to be done. Exterior applications may take yet another method. Faux brick panels can change the appearance of almost any surface and make an average space a sensational work of art.