HOW TO MAKE BRICK PANELS LOOK REAL | **BUDGET** FAUX BRICK ACCENT WALL | Hallway Makeover pt 3

[@simpledeliciousfoodie3476]

First of all, who would have thought of brick?! It looks amazing! It is good to see your process as you go.

[@thelibertarian7381]

Looks authentic! Im a former faux finisher, I found over the years, a clear matte seal coat will bond it together for longevity and make cleaning much easier.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Probably a good idea!

[@dariafisic4573]

Would you recommend any specific seal for this. I would really like to make a backsplash in my kitchen with these panels. But I’m concerned about cleaning.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Maybe matte Polycrylic

[@judyhorn6715]

@@dariafisic4573 me too

[@cheriechapman76]

Best faux brick wall tutorial I have seen yet. It looks the most realistic. I like this much better than cutting out the brick.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Glad you like it!

[@green5sing]

It's amazing!!! You can't even tell where the seam was and it looks so realistic. I love that it added some warmth and interest to the area!!! ❤❤❤

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thanks! The goal was to break up all the white and I think it does that!

[@SweetMelin213]

This was by far the best brick panel installation I found. It looks really great. The others always showed the seams and yours didn’t. Worth the extra work in my opinion.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thanks! The seams drive me crazy and I knew I definitely had to make them go away. Totally worth it!

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Yup..... Kelsey kills it again. Always: never give up, never surrender!! Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@conniesisco6468]

Gorgeous as always! Everything you do turns out beautifully. I can’t believe you don’t have a little rolling stool yet. It’s an absolute game changer.

[@heaththompson6034]

Amazing results, Kelsey!! The wall is beautiful and so realistic. What I love about your videos: you show the experimentation and trial and error. Almost every other DIY channel makes it look like there are never any mistakes or re-do's. You actually show what I think it's really like to be a DIY'er....well, at least what it's like for ME to be a DIY'er. Thank you!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you! I don’t believe there’s anybody out there who doesn’t mess up or second guess their decisions and I don’t want people to give up if they feel that way.

[@heaththompson6034]

@@KelseyRomitoDIY I love when you look at something and say "I just don't like it", and then you change it and make something incredible.

[@Tania689]

You did an amazing job! Probably the best I've seen someone do with these panel walls! I will definitely be saving this for future reference!!!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Awesome!

[@c.h.9193]

Kelsey, That is so impressive!!! We've done the thin brick before (back in the 70s) Don't know what the cost was. But we did an 8' x 20' wall and hearth, and behind the stove and oven in the kitchen. Recently spoke with the current owners, and it was what sold them on the home...50 years later. It's just a cozy thing. Now, even your stairway and hall are warm and inviting. Excellent job! Cathleen

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

So cool! Sounds beautiful. Brick adds so much character.

[@ladikmk]

Love it! The colors are perfect and so complimentary to everything else, and that wall just looks like one complete section of brick wall. Love the color change to the bricks, and then changing your technique for the grout really made a difference in the ease of application.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Changing the grouting technique made all the difference! Saved me hours of time.

[@rachelblack8215]

You did such a great job I was just sitting here like I’m so proud of her just look at that!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you!

[@caterandolph3440]

Love, love, love the wall! I've wanted to do a brick finish on one wall in my dining area, but have procrastinated on it because of not finding how to do it and have it look authentic. You have shown me the way!! THANK YOU!!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

So happy that my video could help. I also watched tons of videos and couldn’t find exactly what I wanted so I had to kind of figure it out as I went.

[@alivingston2490]

Wow! I've watched countless faux brick wall videos, and this one is probably the best. So realistic! Your hard work paid off. 👏

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Wow, thank you!

[@deborahgood8185]

You hit another home run!!! It looks great, very realistic!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thanks a bunch!

[@dianemarino4860]

The wall looks great! Very natural looking. Love your videos!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@carolynfurletti4726]

Bravo! Yours is the first I've seen where you can't see the seam without notching them out! Looks great! 👍🏼

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you! I was determined to hide that seam!

[@theedeevynegoddess]

You have done it again! Not surprised at all! Looks like actual brick!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thanks! I think so too!

[@fauxfinishmama]

Looks so good! I love all of your projects. Its hard to believe there is so much talent in such a little lady. Total inspiration. Can't wait for the next video.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you so much! This project was definitely out of my comfort zone but it was fun to learn!

[@donnapalaussie19]

It looks authentic Kelsey, beautifully done. Clever girl and cost effective indeed ❤

[@lindaroyal8161]

The wall looks amazing, it looks like real brick. Sure was a lot of work through, but saved you so much money. Nicely done!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Definitely lots of work but totally worth it! 🙂🙂

[@melindareyenga6915]

Wow! You definitely did an amazing job! Your work is just phenomenal! This is the best accent brick wall, I have ever seen! I love how it turned out and love the color you went with! Just gorgeous! I can’t wait to see what else you will be doing! Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Wow, thank you!

[@melindareyenga6915]

@@KelseyRomitoDIY you are so welcome 😊

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

Oh how exciting!!! I am so e cited to watch all of your videos.

[@lorad2551]

Wow. That looks great! So much better than other similar DIYs I've seen.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you! 😊

[@IMOO1896]

I’m so glad I found this, because I spent a lot of time yesterday searching to see if I could add color to the spackle and wall joint compound. Couldn’t find anything but you’ve saved me some work. I love the grout.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Glad I could help!

[@debrabemis3115]

after researching ways to hide the seams on these panels....yours is amazing. you can't even see the seam! your wall is gorgeous!!!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thanks so much! That was my #1 goal- no seams!

[@JustSaiyan9k]

I've learned from a tiny house video for a white brick wall, cover it in plaster and then paint it white and that will give it your brick texture and hide any seams.

[@ellyc87]

This turned out amazing! One of the best jobs I've seen, you can't even see the seam. 🙂

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you! That was the goal!

[@susansolomon2770]

The best faux brick DIY I’ve seen!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thanks so much!

[@LadyMitcly]

Wow Kelsey….I hate that faux brick panelling, but you took it to another level! It looks really convincing 😮 Well done you! 🥰😃🇦🇺

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you!

[@kristinecornell8649]

Looks SO good! This is the accent wall I plan to do in my sons room so it was great to watch how best to do this!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Awesome!

[@kennabaskerville6237]

OMG... I was nervous just watching Kelsey Lol... I would never tackle job like this girl. But it is beautiful. You rock!!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you so much!!

[@joannekettle1526]

The wall looks great,love the flooring, it would look great in the bedrooms. ❤️❤️❤️

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

I think so too!

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

That wall look fabulously beautiful! Wow, you are awesome!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@kathryntrapman3917]

Great job, I like the realness of it, wow what a nice transformation ,warms up the wall and makes a nice statement as well. Thanks for sharing,and not bad for $150 as that’s a good size wall.❤

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thanks so much!

[@barbstormo7030]

Another amazing project you were able to do! I love the wall. It does look just like real brick. Have a great day!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@rissavan712]

The wall looks great!! I was so skeptical about the seam, but you did a beautiful job. I can't see it!!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Awesome! I’ve seen projects where the seam is obvious and I really didn’t want that.

[@galady8632]

Outstanding! I was considering this wall treatment for my laundry room (over a concrete block wall), but 4 panels would = at least 2 full days of caulking and painting. At my age realistically it would end-up being 6-8 partial days over 2 weeks. But I do love the look. Your skills are always amazing!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thanks! My projects always take me longer than I think they will. And if I didn’t have a KZbin channel with deadlines, I’m sure they would take even longer.

[@ferganwalker]

Kelsey, you did a fantastic job on the faux brick wall. Lifted your hall 100% Looking beautiful x

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@julie-qv9gh]

What a brilliant job 👏 it looks so realistic and you have inspired me to have a go ,clever lady 😊

[@lorithomas3129]

Love this! Changes the whole look. Your hallway looks amazing. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you so much!!

[@mackenziezamarripa9394]

Amazing! Totally changes the space and it looks soooo real!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thanks! ❤️❤️

[@quinndiemer]

You did such a great job on this!! It looks SOOO real!!!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you so much!!

[@shaunehemphill3259]

How everything you do looks amazing your house looks gorgeous ❤

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you so much!!

[@Dee-13R]

LOVE how the brick wall came out!! ❤

[@vickigreen2981]

Wow! Such perseverance! Looks amazing

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you!!

[@purpleheartsofficial]

that turned out insanely good!!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you!

[@kellieantoinette4183]

Honey you did an AMAZING job! 💥💥💥💥💥

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@nicholassmith3946]

I had my doubts, but dang, it looks awesome!

[@mustanghill1259]

It looks so real. Great job.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you! 😊

[@leeannoneal4847]

Wow, it looks great, Kelsey! Very nice.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@boulderdamcottage4926]

Hi, love it, been wanting to do this myself entryway and around the corner wish they delivered these big pieces! small car no tools but I think I could do it! Turned out beautiful I love organic texture and oh the character! Nice!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Totally get it- anytime I need bigger items like this I have to get my husband to meet me with his truck.

[@thomashendricks9774]

Another fantastic job, putting the white paint on the bricks really brought out the bricks and made them look way, way better. It made it seem like it was tied in with the lime wash for outside. I meant to ask how the lime wash was holding up outside? I was thinking maybe. you could add a faux window to the brick, give it something to break up the expanse of bricks.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

The lime wash outside is holding up pretty well. There are a few spots that have chipped/peeled. I will have an update on exterior stuff in a video coming up soon.

[@shanaproctor100]

That looks so real!

[@brics6873]

Looks really good; very natural

[@laurenpaige6911]

Whenever I talk that softly I'm about to lose it! Great patience looks amazing!!!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

🤣🤣

[@nesamary]

It looks very, very, very pretty ! ❤️

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you! 😊

[@missvickie9381]

Great job! Looks beautiful with the new floor!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

I think so too! Love the warmth of the wood + the brick.

[@jules672]

Looks amazing!! I did a faux fireplace with the thin brick and grout. Grout was falling off and all that good stuff but in the end it turned out great. I am just finding your channel so I can't wait to watch your other makeovers. I did see your outside makeover and that was amazing as well. I'm afraid of heights too and I was like no way I would get that far up. Did you just use regular exterior paint for the siding or is there special paint for siding?

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Welcome! My siding is hardi plank so I was able to use regular exterior paint. If you have vinyl siding, you have to use a special paint.

[@mariawilliams1314]

This wall is gorgeous! 😊❤😊

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you! 😊

[@ghoulgoil5029]

Looks real! Great job.

[@shabbysuse7821]

Wow, what an amazing job you did!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@conordeegan9976]

Fantastic job look so real keep up the hard work

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thanks, will do!

[@angeldye4168]

You did a great job! I love this look. ❤❤

[@julielamb9983]

It looks amazing! I would love to try this method!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Go for it! It’s time consuming but so worth it!

[@susanm8957]

I have admit, I was very skeptical about the coloring, but I just love it. Tip: don't cut straight line for seam between panels, cut around bricks on both sides of the panels & piece them together like a puzzle, then no straight seam, but I can't see yours at all so good job!

[@ellyc87]

She explained why she didn't do that. It would have made the panels not wide enough and she'd have to buy a whole extra panel.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

No worries- I was skeptical about the coloring too! 🤣

[@kgoltry9111]

This looks amazing!!

[@leighdeschermueller672]

Loved your video and I'm going to try it. What was the reason for mixing the spackling and stucco instead of using just one of the products?

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

I wanted the grit of stucco and the easy application of spackle.

[@sandypeters3238]

It's looks great! I've been dying to try this!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Go for it!

[@carolynhence-carradineb.8778]

Looks great I never seen that technique before great idea.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Glad you liked it!

[@dawnwhite6062]

Nailed it! Brilliant x

[@margerykirner5604]

You could also have stamped the bricks with different colors to make it look really real. Looks great!😊

[@quyreansoulsealer4002]

The wall looks amazing and inexpensive. I would like to know how many hours did you spend on it?

[@rebeccasalhab2159]

Looks fantastic good job

[@angelanapier4248]

It looks beautiful

[@sueharris6616]

Yeah! Looks great!

[@vickiewinfrey2439]

Looks really good.

[@mikesloan4135]

Awesome job love it!!

[@karenhollingsworth5180]

Looks wonderful!

[@spazmat123]

Woah 😍. Amazing job

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you! 😄

[@feliciathomas1031]

Look so beautiful

[@donnapalaussie19]

Looks great 😊❤

[@midwestron8576]

I'm going to do similar, but where the seams would be, I'm going to put a rough sawn timber board instead. No seams to mess with.

[@HerVibesDivine]

This came out beautifully!!! Do you think you can hang things on the panels or would nails cause damage?

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thanks! Nails would cause damage but I don’t think it would be noticeable at all.

[@naomi9723]

Looks amazing

[@tzcleary]

Looks awesome!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you!

[@danf4447]

good result.

[@lindahughes530]

Fantastic job❤️

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you! 😊

[@carrieh922]

I love your channel!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@sharonsickmeier922]

It looks great.....I love it.

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thanks!

[@eoinmurphy210]

great job,well done.

[@redartisanwolf6716]

I would have used a brush on the grout would have looked even more realistic. But iver all you did an amazing job.

[@kimberlyakers5923]

looks great.

[@margerykirner5604]

The messy grout is the secret sauce to faux brick

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

💯

[@abrahim4861]

It looks 👌

[@1TBProductions]

Has this held up nice? Does the grout stick well to the paneling ?

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Looks like the day I finished it (and I have a 10 year old boy who runs into it all the time!). I’ve been so pleasantly surprised.

[@alinaelena8488]

Oooo super 👍🏼

[@loriebriggs6001]

Hit it out of the park again!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Thank you!

[@AphroditeLee]

great job

[@AndreaDawn1978]

Hello, what is this tool called that you used to cut the panels? Seems so much less scared than a big saw. Thanks!

[@KelseyRomitoDIY]

Jig saw. Perfect saw for a beginner!