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Removing Mortar Residue From New Bricks

May 14, 2012 by Cullen Adams

  • Mortar joints should be allowed to harden for at least 3 days
  • Remove all large mortar dags with hand scraper
  • Cover adjacent materials such as glass, metal and wood
  • Saturate the brick wall with clean water
  • Apply hydrochloric acid solution max 1:20 for light colored bricks and max 1:10 for dark colored bricks using low pressure
  • Allow for sufficient dwell time
  • Pressure rinse off acid solution with low pressure power water spray
  • Repeats steps as necessary
  •  DO NOT use more than 1200 PSI for smooth bricks or more than 1800 PSI for textured bricks
  • Use a 15  degree fan jet with nozzle no closer than 10 inches from brick surface

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