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Reclaimed Brick Project: Step 3

Reclaimed Brick Project: Step 3

Next you’ll need some sand and portland cement. Mix it dry, 50/50, and spread it over the brick, pushing it down into the cracks. When all the cracks are filled, gently sweep away the extra dry cement mixture. Don’t get too aggressive with the broom, you want to leave the cracks full of the mixture, and the dust that you see on top is not a problem.

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