A different less dusty way is to use an acid brush to paint the grout lines with some acetone. It will eat right into the foam. More fumes less dust.
@glennbabic59547 жыл бұрын
Good video. Myself I use a soldering iron with a square end along the ruler to melt rectangular grooves without the raised edges. Then use an acrylic spray paint which MELTS AND AGES IT an awesome brick look while it base coats the styrofoam and paints it at the same time! Using a soldering iron is as quick as a hot knife through butter and allows any rock face you can draw.
@judichristopher4604 Жыл бұрын
Your wall turned out so BEAUTIFUL EXCELLENT
@kellyvanlaatum27529 жыл бұрын
Out of all of the "tutorials" online this was by far the best! Painting looked 2d and flat and a lot of other methods are really complicated. Thank you for sharing this. You are super easy to understand and this actually looks achievable! ;)
@GrimsleyHaunt9 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kelly! I appreciate that :)
@playhousepin-upphotography60429 жыл бұрын
This was the best and least expensive option for this technique I have seen on youtube. Very talented. Thanks for sharing!
@GrimsleyHaunt9 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@takenotesresearchalloption85087 жыл бұрын
the look is more realistic than most.....and the idea of using the R Tech is added insulation to the wall. Definitely going to try this Thank you
@IvySunKat7738 жыл бұрын
This is a great DIY tutorial. I will be making myself a faux fireplace and these bricks will be the star attraction. Thank you for such a wonderful and insightful tutorial.
@GrimsleyHaunt8 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Let me know how it turns out when you're finished! Would love to see it! :)
@bransonhauntedhills10 жыл бұрын
Those look great. I love the colors you used. Thank you for posting this on the HH FB page. I subscribed too!
@GrimsleyHaunt10 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@AppleCore3606 жыл бұрын
how durable are the walls? I'm considering something for an escaperoom, but guests can be quick to destroy a nice artsy wall... We have a room with wallpaper we already have to redo every few months... Or would a nice coating of something stiffen op the texture of foam) or is the heat gun doing enough?) I don't mind redoing a wall every now and again, but you know... Preferably not every week 😅
@didleydo5 жыл бұрын
I love how the dremel tool makes the edge a bit wonky like real bricks.
@BarbaraFischer47 жыл бұрын
"What's happenin brah?" 😂 cool tutorial!
@ippolitofred9 жыл бұрын
VERY COOL !!! Great looking brick. Gave me some ideas for a castle project. Thanks for the excellent tutorial. Fred San Diego, CA
@GrimsleyHaunt9 жыл бұрын
Frederick Ippolito Thanks Fred! Glad the video helped you out! :)
@nicolecrystal67654 жыл бұрын
ur so cute sinin ur name like a letter !
@Eatprepd7 жыл бұрын
This is amazing. What about varnish or matt clear coat to give it strength?
@larryklietz2 жыл бұрын
Looks great prefect colors very good demo. do you have any suggestions for a hard coating ?
@andywilliams74759 жыл бұрын
Talented guy and of many videos I wanted yours was the least labour intensive with great results. Thank you! You are also a very fortunate guy to have a wonderful helpful and cheerful Aunt. I bet it's a breeze being around her - especially at holidays! :))
@GrimsleyHaunt9 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andy, I really appreciate that!
@saraswati51910 жыл бұрын
the best I see so far, super easy for a city apartment wall. thanks!
@GrimsleyHaunt8 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Glad I could help!
@matrixmom33008 жыл бұрын
It looks fantastic, but you also gave me a genius idea! I always hate to waste paint on the dry brushing , but a lot of times I have to paint poles, rebar, etc black to "hide" them while they are holding a prop or something else. I can use the excess paint on the brush and start painting the poles, rebar, wood poles now.....from the extra paint on the dry brushing ....
@GrimsleyHaunt8 жыл бұрын
Awesome! So glad I could help!
@creativeguy11383 жыл бұрын
Gotta be honest, when you started with the orange paint, I was thinking "Why...." and it turned out looking GREAT! Nice job!
@joytoy22817 жыл бұрын
That's cool! Big job! But it is dangerous, a brick quickly burn and can cause fire.
@faradpack4 жыл бұрын
Creative but much better looking and way more durable if you search faux brick wall using joint compound and tape. You could by this from Home Depot in better durable plastic for 36. 4 by 8
@FatimaFaisal2598 жыл бұрын
nicely done...no frills to the work involved. # love it!
@GrimsleyHaunt8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Warlord20298 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool man. Would make an great addition to a haunt even more so if it gives the look of falling apart from years of weathering.
@GrimsleyHaunt8 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Yeah, that was the exact idea we were going for.
@elenaverse Жыл бұрын
The grey insulation panels are awesome, because you don't have to paint in the grout colour.
@dineshawijesekera16873 жыл бұрын
Nice job, looks real thanks! How do you fix this to a wall and can this be fixed to a exterior wall which will be exposed to hot sun (I live in a tropical country) and heavy rain?
@portagepete18 жыл бұрын
It looks nice and has some R value to regular latex may not stay on for ever one trick to ruff up the surface could be to leave the foam in the sun for a while, or buy paint that is made for plastic, Thanks for the video
@M_Ladd5 жыл бұрын
Great job! Even though it's insulated, might not work well near a fireplace or an oven/stove! Brick could melt! Would have liked to see an inside corner done like this! Thank you!
@elizcringle65057 жыл бұрын
That is really awesome! It's great for a talk show set.
@RUNOSUE169 жыл бұрын
VERY WELL DONE. WHAT A GOOD PASS TIME YOU HAVE OR MAYBE YOUR FULL TIME WORK. GOOD JOB.
@GrimsleyHaunt9 жыл бұрын
RUNOSUE16 Thank you!
@StillImThere9 жыл бұрын
Hi ! This look really awesome but let's say I want to use it for a long time , is it possible to harden the styrofoam such that it stays there and doesn't break or anything .
@GrimsleyHaunt9 жыл бұрын
If you're looking for long lasting, then you might want to look into foamula. It's a lot thicker foam that is very hard to break. If your local hardware store doesn't carry it then you can special order it online. Hope this helps.
@StillImThere9 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot (: I just wanna ask for your opinion , do you think coating cement on to the styrofoam can achieve the brick texture and make it harder ?
@GrimsleyHaunt9 жыл бұрын
StillImThere yeah you could do that. Not actual cement because obviously that would make it extremely heavy, but there is a cement like coating that is used on houses that would be perfect for that. I just don't remember the name of the stuff so you'll have to look it up, but it should work great!
@rachmatfadlin8 жыл бұрын
Wow man! You're really so much close to the real brick! Fantastic! Thank you for the idea!
@user-ft6fe1jt1f5 жыл бұрын
Какой ты молодец !!! Из того что ты говорил я ничего не поняла.. Но по видео, как делал -всё понятно. Ты- Супер!!! Удачи и вдохновения!Спасибо.
@RSSommers7 жыл бұрын
Excellent!! Thank you for doing this. I want to make some props for our display window at work. This technique will help a ton. Have you ever looked at Rocso Sculpt or Coat, or Rosco Brand Theater Scenery Paints. Water based and very versatile. I sold house paint for years Scenery Paint is better for this use. Think about it. Thanks again!!
@Beyond103110 жыл бұрын
Those turned out really nice!
@GrimsleyHaunt10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Troy!
@maequicho5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Should have seen this before I started my fake fireplace with cardboard. This is much easier to make a brick look alike from styrofoam.
@JodBronson5 жыл бұрын
@mae - With Time + Labor + Paint + Etc + Coffee - You could just buy the " Half " Brick and it will be cheaper and it will look better and cost effective too!
@maequicho5 жыл бұрын
@@JodBronson I'm done with my fireplace and it turned out good. Very sturdy with the boxes I used as base - I even placed a half bag full of cement on top. It's already on display for our office Christmas decoration competition. I learned from your tricks on treating the foam. Thanks again :)
@chaldeani68843 жыл бұрын
Great job! Thank you for sharing!
@christiansgrandma68127 жыл бұрын
How do you make it stand? Thanks for sharing. It looks good, might put in grandsons room. Your family looks like fun. 😃
@M_Ladd5 жыл бұрын
What's the best way to cut it if you have to? Thank you! Awesome job!
@japerstrills20477 жыл бұрын
You did such a great job!! Totally Amazing!! Thank you so much Mr. Artist.
@LUTHERJ3045 жыл бұрын
Idk I'f you thought of it yet but you could use it as a stamp. Smear drywall mud or plaster whole wall. Thin coat. Then just press foam brick and pull away. Let dry.
@coolski19543 жыл бұрын
that was great love the heat gun
@eamon30023 жыл бұрын
Brilliant job bro👍🇨🇮👍
@user-wz8oh7lq9u6 жыл бұрын
очень красиво !хорошая идея.красота и утепление,всё в одном!спасибо
@ciaartin22215 жыл бұрын
Hi Aunt Brenda and Uncle Brian 🤣
@bamciefly8 жыл бұрын
awesome. I would like to know if a blow dryer csn work and a soldering gun without solder?
@tahirahkamil24984 жыл бұрын
Thanks. What type of glue should I use to stick that stryfoam brick panel onto a masonry wall?
@w.mtower48954 жыл бұрын
This guy is so talented. Great job!
@michellenash68027 жыл бұрын
Whoa!!! That's freggin' amazing!! My husband is working to fix up a house for us (I'm disabled n can't help) and we were just talking about maybe doing a faux brick wall under the bar on the LR side to match the brick fireplace . This is an awesome idea!!! Waaaaay cheaper than actual bricks!! When you heat the styrofoam board do it give it a little more durability?? That's amazing work you've done!!! Fantastic artistry!
@Rljohnson10710 жыл бұрын
Great Work! How thick is the foam board and does the thickness matter and what is the thinnest that can be used?
@GrimsleyHaunt10 жыл бұрын
Thank you! The foam we used is 1/2 inch and we found it to be the smallest we could go without putting holes through the whole foam piece. As long as you use 1/2 inch or thicker you should be fine.
@mervylau269 жыл бұрын
Grimsley Haunt The piece that you used looked thicker than 1/2 inch. Is it 2 inch?
@GrimsleyHaunt9 жыл бұрын
It's actually 3/4 inch. Don't know how I first got that wrong lol Just went out and measured it.
@GrimsleyHaunt9 жыл бұрын
Hi John, and thank you! The only way I could think of to make use of tracing the lines quicker is if you have another person to help you out. Place two sheets together, you stand on one side, one person stands on the other, and you go down the foam popping the chalkline on. Just make sure you purchase a different color of chalk other than white so you can actually see the lines. Hope this helps! Best of luck!
@sherryindera6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this creative idea. Im going to do this this weekend!
@OtisIsMyCat9 жыл бұрын
Looks fantastic! How would you mount it to the wall? Would you consider this for an actual "look" for a room in a house?
@GrimsleyHaunt9 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! We mounted ours to wooden 4x8 plywood walls with screws and used washers to keep the screws from going all the way through. And I think it would absolutely look fantastic as a "look" for a room in a house! :)
@luispolanco47458 жыл бұрын
Very nice job, thanks for the tips.Keep up with a good work Thanks,Luis
@GrimsleyHaunt8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@brittraine008 жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorial! I can't wait to try it myself. You did a great job!
@wllmrqz7 жыл бұрын
This is great! Is there a specific paint that should be used?
@tjfSIM5 жыл бұрын
Polystyrene foam is highly flammable. Not a great idea to use it for large areas like this. If that wall caught light, it would be a sheet of flame in seconds.
@ridlomfahmi5 жыл бұрын
Pyromania !
@mariaemilianegron5 жыл бұрын
Wow you impressed me congratulations. Can this be used outside and how would you glue it to the concrete?
@geeteeowens89735 жыл бұрын
Brown coat will stick it to the wall
@manuelasahm39647 жыл бұрын
Great idea! I still have some styrofoam and I'd like to make some covering for the ceiling in my room. I just wonder which kind of glue you'd be using to fix is, so that it won't fall down. My other question is, what kind of paint are you using? You did not mention that. Hope to get any answer from you, thanx a lot! Manuela
@laurieflores11078 жыл бұрын
can you leave this outside....say like using it as a brick wall for skirting on a house...and will be like insulation for the foundation crawl space but with the appearance of brick at the same time....
@GrimsleyHaunt8 жыл бұрын
We had ours outside and it was fine, but we use ours for the purpose of our Haunted Attraction. As for using it for insulation, I would contact your local contractor and ask him/her regarding any building questions.
@laurieflores11078 жыл бұрын
ok thank you.....
@marioo7309 жыл бұрын
Great job mate! i really like that big wall at the end of the video. Tomorrow, im making one for myself, i hope its gonna look good just as yours.
@GrimsleyHaunt9 жыл бұрын
Thanks and good luck! I hope they turn out great!
@marlenelarose44705 жыл бұрын
Great job,I love it but how U put it on the wall.
@screaminscott10 жыл бұрын
Is this the expanded polystyrene (the kind that breaks into little balls) or the extruded polystyrene?
@GrimsleyHaunt10 жыл бұрын
It's the expanded polystyrene.
@valentinico4 жыл бұрын
Espero entiendas español, Que buena idea! If you even worked with concret is possible paint the styrofoam with cement water overloaded, just using a simple brush. then paint and the result is even more real... Any way this is a really good idea.
@hottoast78804 жыл бұрын
This is probably dumb. But could you use a blow dryer instead of the heat gun?🤔
@veronicasoto22667 жыл бұрын
I could see myself doing this for my daughters bed, we recently built a loft bed for her and this would look so neat !! Thanks for sharing.
@RM-vf7fl4 жыл бұрын
You are an artist. I am not so I'm just going to go to Home Depot and buy a panel. I just don't have that kind of time or talent. Or patience. Very nice
@lisalovelace44525 жыл бұрын
This really really surprised me . You are so talented
@griffinjames14497 жыл бұрын
I was wondering what kind of styrofoam you are using. Do you use the expensive kind or the CEO shipping kind. You did such a good job I hope mine can turn out as cool as yours.
@griffinjames14497 жыл бұрын
Styrofoam* not CEO
@tammykobak79885 жыл бұрын
I no this is an old video but im just seeing it and this is totally amazing you did a fantastic job!!!
@robma51069 жыл бұрын
That was impressive. Cool process.
@GrimsleyHaunt8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@myideashouse16258 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍 It looks like the real one
@H2oBubbls4 жыл бұрын
Where can I purchase these large styrofoam panels?
@pcno28325 жыл бұрын
Looks good, but I'd never put Styrofoam on a wall, interior or exterior; unless it's more fireproofed than most foams can get, it's a serious code violation, especially if the place is opened to the public.
@dmitrybelger84464 жыл бұрын
Методика интересная!! Молодец! Художественное решение на 3 с минусом....
@DeathDesigner0095 жыл бұрын
Which color do you use on thermocol. ... Can we use wall paint
@danbejan8 жыл бұрын
It can be put outside in the sun?thanks
@alliehunter98967 жыл бұрын
that's pretty cool man. how do you install it on the wall? permanent glue?
@Jpb65837 жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same thing. Maybe construction adhesive?
@moitrayeesarkar28987 жыл бұрын
Awesome diy! Can't wait to try it. Thanks :)
@shamekiajenkins26469 жыл бұрын
Freakin' awesome. Great idea for set design!!!!
@GrimsleyHaunt8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@wizbangIWD5 жыл бұрын
Neat idea ! Do you make rock walls as well ?
@ThomicaGilbert7 жыл бұрын
THAT IA GORGEOUS! LOVE IT, THANK YOU!
@arlynelauro98729 жыл бұрын
I like it but what is it used for?
@GrimsleyHaunt9 жыл бұрын
We use it for a pro haunted attraction that we run during october.
@TheParsco7 жыл бұрын
it was good job thank you. From Sydney-Australia
@kevfla9 жыл бұрын
What is the thickness of the foam sheets?
@GrimsleyHaunt8 жыл бұрын
1 1/2 in.
@kevfla8 жыл бұрын
+Grimsley Haunt thx
@cecylemus9123 жыл бұрын
So beautiful ☺️
@futureoftheearth81006 жыл бұрын
does it work for outside surface, I mean , can it be used outside. for example, courtyard
@GrimsleyHaunt6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! We also used ours outside, and had no issues.
@ednasoares36166 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, than you for posting. Very inspirational.
@Aisucks4 жыл бұрын
this is so cool,great job.Makes me wanna try this.
@mammalion43165 жыл бұрын
TOTALLY AWSOME, FANTASTIC TECHNIQUE, THANK YOU!!! (Auntie thinks she is adding humor to the video with her negative little comments, NOT SO, she should just leave!)
@Muzan_jackson457 жыл бұрын
hi. what kind of paint u use? thnx!
@inamkhan366 Жыл бұрын
Can it use out door in sunface
@jimscobie66468 жыл бұрын
very cool!! I am going to try. it looks easy to damage though since it's just Styrofoam.
@stevenrobinson77223 жыл бұрын
Concrete render after shaping it then you can put regular paint on, protects from damage eliminates need for special paint,2 birds 1 stone.
@trixb.f30517 жыл бұрын
Will this lessen the echo in a room?
@nanikacuna86884 жыл бұрын
ohhhh, looks flammable....😜😂😂
@judichristopher4604 Жыл бұрын
9:35 WARNING: WEAR A MASK... Breathing styrofoam is very DANGEROUS. (I learned the Hard Way!!!) sad.
@TheTilka4 жыл бұрын
wow you get my adia for my room tnx gj again whery nice
@kellyfrancis95984 жыл бұрын
Its styrofoam...not durable at all. What the heck can you do with it?
@civerangel7 жыл бұрын
you can use a Plaster Grout Float instead of the sponge, is easier to grab and cleaner
@psmith97894 жыл бұрын
You're a GENIUS!
@bamciefly8 жыл бұрын
That wall is awedome
@marianobre2089 жыл бұрын
Hello, excuse me, but unfortunately I do not speak English, I am translating from google hehehe. I found your wonderful work. I'm unemployed at the moment and I want to work it here in my country (Brazil) I've even started to work with it, but my biggest difficulty is the painting, I can not make that look so real. Another thing I like is that not show the styrofoam balls, namely that the work once done, stick with Styrofoam face. Can you help me in this regard? Another thing, what is the density of your board? Already, thank you. Congratulations on your beautiful work ...
@russcarter52975 жыл бұрын
very nice job... but wouldn't this be a fire hazard ?