In every home we’ve lived in, the boys have always wanted a baseball-themed room. My oldest is a die-hard Red Sox fan, and my youngest cheers for the Cubs, so naturally, they’ve both wanted a little Fenway Park and Wrigley Field vibe in their space. For them, that always means one thing: brick.
Two homes ago, I installed a faux brick wall, which gave us the look we were going for, but we moved before I could finish the room. At the ranch house, I started on their room again, but never got to the brick before another move. So, in our current home, it was finally time to give them the real-deal brick wall they’d been asking for — and this time, I went all in with actual thin brick.
We used the same thin brick that we had on our TV room bar (you can read that post here), and the installation was fast thanks to the Brickwebb design from Old Mill Brick in the color Boston Mill. (Bonus: you can use code HOWWEDO for 10% off!)
Why We Love Brickwebb
You can order Old Mill Brick as individual bricks or on Brickwebb sheets. For this project, we used mostly Brickwebb sheets for speed, but individual bricks were handy for custom cuts and detail work. The brick sheets make installation go much faster and ensure that your spacing is perfect without a lot of guesswork.
Installing the Brick
We followed the same process we used on our bar wall, using tile mastic as our adhesive.
Step 1: Plan for Special Details
This wall had a window, which gave me the perfect chance to add some architectural interest. I love the look of a brick-wrapped window and a decorative soldier stack at the top, so we incorporated both.
- Soldier stack: Start in the middle of the window and place bricks vertically (end up) one by one until you reach each side.
- Wrapping the window: Use corner bricks cut down to size for a seamless look.
For these details, we back buttered each brick with tile mastic before attaching it to the wall.
Step 2: Cutting the Brick
Thin bricks can be cut with a grinder, tile saw, or masonry saw. When wrapping the window casing, we cut the corner bricks down to fit.
Step 3: Installing the Main Wall
Using a trowel, spread tile mastic on the wall, then press the Brickwebb sheets into place. If you need to work around outlets or edges:
- Cut Brickwebb sheets down with household scissors or a utility knife.
- Fill in small gaps with individual bricks.
Step 4: Grouting
After the adhesive dried, it was time to grout. We chose a gray grout, but you can pick from a variety of colors to match your style. If you need more details, check out our grouting tutorial here.
Step 5: Finishing Touches
We used outlet extenders so the outlets would sit flush with the new brick surface. It’s a small detail, but it makes the whole wall look clean and finished.
This project finally gave the boys the authentic brick wall they’ve been dreaming of — complete with nods to Fenway and Wrigley. The Brickwebb system made it quick to install, and now their room has all the baseball stadium charm they wanted.
FAQ: Can Brickwebb Be Used Outside?
Yes! But your prep and adhesive need to be suitable for exterior projects. For outdoor use:
- Install over a scratch coat or cement board.
- Use type N or type S mortar instead of tile mastic.
