Techniques to use to create a fake brick wall effect
If you are looking for ways to add more interest to a bare wall in your home and don't want to use wallpaper, here is a super-easy method for creating a fake brick wall.
16/03/2026
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White cement that is available at most larger hardware stores is the easiest way to replicate the look of brick on a wall.
Many homeowners are looking for ways to add more interest to a room in their home without too much effort or cost and this article looks at a very affordable way to bring interest to a room by creating a fake brick wall effect. The method below explains how to easily transform a brick wall into an eye-catching feature that will instantly change the look of any room in the home.
If you are one of those who like the idea of a face brick feature wall but without the fuss of actually bringing brick cladding into the home or hanging wallpaper, here is an easy solution that lets you complete a faux face brick wall in just a couple of hours.
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Add texture to your faux brick wall by adding white cement to the paint for a chunky effect that will create a raised relief design on the bricks.
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White Cement Method
In this method, white cement is used as an alternative to paint. This gives the wall more texture and an almost realistic look. Most larger hardware stores stock this product and it is not that expensive.
Step 1
Mix white cement with water until it becomes a rich creamy texture. Apply this unevenly to the wall using a trowel and then roughly smooth it until approximately 5mm in thickness. You can apply thin strips of painter's tape to the wall before you begin applying the white cement if you want straight lines but using your fingertip gives the finish a more rustic or natural look.
Step 2
Use a spirit level and your fingers to wipe away what would be the grout lines.
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Step 3
Once thoroughly dry, apply acrylic PVA to finish off and apply 2 coats of a matt top sealer for a washable finish.
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ABOVE and BELOW: A faux brick wall with white cement after applying to the wall and how it looks after being painted with terracotta and brown acrylic PVA.
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