Easy Fake Brick Wall Using Joint Compound

In this Halloween how to I’m going to show you how to make an easy fake brick wall using joint compound and tape. Sometimes you may need a section of brick in a Halloween project, but what if it’s only a small section and you don’t want to buy or make an entire sheet of brick panelling?
Not into Halloween? This technique is an easy and affordable way to make any wall look like old brick and help freshen up your home decor.
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[@marikiemarie7622]

I let it set for 30 minutes before removing the tape. It prevents the smudging and moving. I did this for a back splash. Holding up after 10 years.

[@robertovelarde_staff-marti9696]

It's great you give specific colors. Thank you.

[@ciaradawn8603]

I'm considering doing this technique on a blank wall in my house. Like always, I check your channel first to see if you can help me out. So thank you again!

[@Efflorescentey]

I put filler (americans say mud I think?) on an internal brick in my room to get a smooth surface but only an inch needed to be smooth. I’ve been trying to figure out how to make the rest of the brick look like a brick again for ages!! I’ve watched so many brick fixing DIY channels but its all like “replace the brick.” Finally found my answer on a Halloween fake brick video 😂

[@Milyelton89]

Holy crap that looks so good! Thanks for sharing.

[@president-electjen627]

So realistic looking!!

[@martav1970]

AWESOME tutorial!

[@klwdesigns]

think the texturing is what impressed me the most, that was clutch. well done.

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you!

[@Taylor-A-Baird]

I love your series of videos!!! Thank you so much! 999

[@hussin213]

Thank you for sharing. Valuable info

[@witchingauer]

Wow! The end product looks incredibly realistic! The texture of the joint compound matches the look of brick perfectly. Makes me want to go out and try it myself! Great work!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you very much!

[@KerriGilpin]

Layers of color is the way to go! Thanks for this fantastic tutorial!

[@VanOaksProps]

Always!

[@ironhorn1]

Great tutorial!!

[@mikeenyart9632]

That is a interesting process. It looks really good. I had planned on covering my cemetery columns with faux brick and stucco, but figured it out to be way too expensive to use the foam like I wanted. I might be able to afford to do it with this process. Thank you for sharing. Your videos are always top notch.

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks, Mike!

[@adelaidecarvalho8213]

Love it!

[@MichelleSchulte1964]

Love this! I am so glad I found your channel...painting techniques are great! I feel like I have really learned some top-notch tricks of the trade! Thank you so much!

[@VanOaksProps]

That’s awesome! So glad you find them useful.

[@breeanaoldham2634]

Great job thank you!

[@Rmayer121]

Amazing work, as always!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you!

[@privateuno8897]

AWESOME TRICKS OF THE TRADE! THANK YOU.

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks for watching

[@jasperjanderson]

That looks great!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks, Jasper!

[@Sandcem]

Love the texture, great idea using the tape.

[@VanOaksProps]

Yeah, it's a pretty useful technique, even if you're not making brick. There's plenty of other applications for this concept. Raised letters/numbers, logos, etc.

[@Mourningrosemanor]

Looks fantastic!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you!

[@angesoie]

can't wait to test this out

[@VanOaksProps]

Good luck!!

[@mechgse1]

Wonderfull.

[@kabralbi2167]

Awesome! Love it

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks!!

[@jodienormore5656]

This is amazing. You’re a genius.

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks so much!

[@sophierose8940]

Genius!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you!

[@zoraimaflores6070]

You are absolutely awesome!!!!!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you so much!

[@GregPackard]

Another great video Derek

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks buddy!

[@Stiff_Richards]

love these vids so much

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you!

[@HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms]

Idea, techniques, tips and final result all excellently presented.

[@VanOaksProps]

Glad you liked it!

[@MadMansCosplay]

I love it!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks!

[@lynngordon5901]

Thanks!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you, Lynn!

[@DogoArgentinoUSA]

Fantastic

[@howtohaunt]

This will also be great for photo shoot backdrops!

[@VanOaksProps]

Absolutely!

[@Horror_Hero]

Also for the mordor in the brick. I've heard of people painting clear glue in the lines then brushing baby powder onto the brick and blowing off the access. Gives it a very natural look. Then once you age it it doesnt look so white.

[@VanOaksProps]

Interesting! I’ve never heard of that approach but I’ll give it a try.

[@costumesforalloccasions]

Excellent job!

[@VanOaksProps]

Thank you very much!

[@costumesforalloccasions]

@@VanOaksProps your welcome!

[@hauntjunkies]

🔥🔥🔥

[@GrimwoodHollow]

Another awesome video and tutorial Derek!! These have all been so amazing! Thanks for sharing and thanks for spreading the Halloween spirit!! #halloweenisnotcancelled 🎃👻💀👍

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks guys!

[@OjaiHaunt]

He is great!!

[@ukemonkey]

These would look great as Haunted Mansion style gate columns! 999

[@theresagoodwin4858]

Awesome tutorial as usual. I was thinking this would be a great way to do my cemetery columns. Do you think it would hold up to rain? Would a coat of Dry Loc on the top help with weather proofing? Thanks so much for all of your work! It's greatly appreciated.

[@VanOaksProps]

Yes to both, assuming the joint compound is completely dry before any additional coating is applied. As an added layer of protection you could spray it with Thompson’s water seal.

[@tiffanytrippeer5401]

Long story short, I’m trying to do my bedroom in a dungeon theme (parents called my room growing up 😜). I’m going for the stone wall effect and any tips for achieving this realistically would be appreciated. I’ve already made a set of handcuffs for the “torture “ wall and a set of skeleton sconces for above my bed-so it’s not coming along too bad. But honestly the gray walls need the stone effect before anything else. Thanks in advance! 😊👍🏻

[@VanOaksProps]

Are you looking for something temporary or permanent?

[@xxkillerdogxx]

Im thinking of doing this for a wall in my co-op. I plan to put panels up on the wall then apply the compound. Do you think the same technic can be used?

[@VanOaksProps]

absoluitely.

[@Horror_Hero]

Hi. I'm trying to make a Dracula's Castle tomb wall in my living room on a very cheap budget. Will this work on anything. Like foam core board? Or Fluted plastic? Or wood only?

[@VanOaksProps]

I’d stick to non porous surfaces since there’s moisture in the joint compound. If you’re using plastic be sure to scrape up the surface so it’s got something to bite into.

[@DavidCalamari]

Can this be used for set pieces that will be outdoors? Does the paint protect the joint compound from water?

[@VanOaksProps]

I've never tested it, but would assume that the acrylic paint will protect it and I would consider an additional layer of something like Thompson's Water Seal just to be safe.

[@marikiemarie7622]

I have this on my back splash in my kitchen. I put 3 coats of cabniet epoxy based paint and a top layer of semi gloss polyurethane. Its going on 9 years and holding up excellent. No problems around the sink or stove. There is a uv paint for outdoors that would be perfect for outside things. I will be using that when I do my outdoor kitchen area

[@antwan.]

you were good at 5:46 he what is joint compound in the UK?

[@VanOaksProps]

Great question. Unfortunately I’m not sure. It’s what you would use to blend them seams of newly installed walls or to fill cracks. Not sure if that helps any.

[@rachelhouse9854]

Could this method work on a bedroom wall for more of a permanent look?

[@VanOaksProps]

Yes, it could.

[@CobblemillHauntedHouse]

I want to make some brick columns similar to yours. Should I make the brick part like this or cut out foam bricks?

[@VanOaksProps]

I'd go the foam route. They'll do better in the October weather.

[@CobblemillHauntedHouse]

@@VanOaksProps ok, thank you!

[@toasega]

What song is at 4:45? I keep hearing it in these videos but I can never find it.

[@VanOaksProps]

It's just some royalty free stock music.

[@johnbirkel7626]

Can this be used for cobblestone walls too?

[@VanOaksProps]

Definitely.

[@beccagiessing3890]

I'm going to try this with my Beetlejuice project. Drawing a door with Chalk on the brick fireplace wall of the attic

[@VanOaksProps]

That sounds awesome and a perfect way to make use of this technique.

[@Stiff_Richards]

haunted shovel!!!!!!!!!!

[@VanOaksProps]

I'll see what I can do...

[@2028end]

mmmm .... moldy brick. : P

[@jenandrews1770]

Wow. That looks SO good! Awesome stuff, Derek. How would you compare this to the foam brick method? In terms of cost, time, realism, etc?

[@VanOaksProps]

Thanks, Jen! I’d say this is faster, more accessible, and cheaper than foam. On realism, it’s a tough call. They both can look pretty real if done well. I think the biggest drawback on the joint compound version is thickness. Much easier to do really dimensional brick with foam.

[@RikkiTikkiTavo]

999

[@OzyIllustrates]

I was hoping this was a diy for real walls :(

[@VanOaksProps]

You can use this technique on real walls.

[@kevinfinkel5536]

Did anyone else have a problem with the video cutting out in the beginning?

[@VanOaksProps]

Might have been a glitch in the matrix.

[@collinriley4005]

I’ll have to make 999 bricks on my wall! @collinrileyriot

[@prohaunter9196]

999

[@Thewhiskeybee]

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[@BaseballGuy45]

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[@stephentaylor950]

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