Interior Decorative Brick Walls in Denver, CO
Interior brick walls are architectural statements. Whether you're uncovering an existing brick wall plastered over for decades, restoring a deteriorating interior brick feature, or building a new brick accent wall, the character and warmth brick brings to an interior is unlike any other material.
Exposing Interior Brick
Many Denver homes built before 1950 have original brick walls plastered or drywalled over during renovations. Exposing this original brick is one of the most rewarding projects we assist with.
The process requires care. The plaster or drywall needs to come off without damaging the brick face behind it, which is often softer and more fragile than modern brick. What you find behind the plaster varies widely — beautifully intact original brick, or brick needing significant repointing and repair before it's ready to be a finished surface. We assess honestly and give you a realistic picture before any surface is committed.
Interior Brick Wall Restoration
Interior brick walls in older homes — fireplaces, hearths, stairwell walls, basement features — are subject to indoor humidity cycling, wood burning staining, lime deposit buildup, and previous paint applications. We restore them by:
Repointing deteriorated mortar joints with compatible interior mortars
Replacing cracked or damaged brick units with matched salvage brick
Cleaning brick surfaces using methods appropriate for interior application
New Interior Brick Accent Walls
Building a new interior brick accent wall combines design sensibility with masonry craft. Choices to make:
Brick type: full brick (more depth, more authentic), thin brick (veneer product), or reclaimed antique brick
Color and texture: new modular brick versus character-rich salvage brick
Bond pattern: running bond, stack bond, herringbone, and others
Mortar joint width and profile: wide rustic joints versus tight smooth-tooled finish
We can advise on these choices based on aesthetic goals, existing architecture, and construction conditions.
Fireplace Surrounds and Hearths
The fireplace surround and hearth are the most visible interior masonry in most homes. Brick that has been painted, stained by soot, or damaged by previous work is a candidate for restoration. We clean, repoint, and restore fireplace surrounds with attention to the details that make the difference.
