Bespoke Aesthetics: Selecting Masonry & Mortar Colors

Bricks are a popular facade material for Melbourne homes due to their durability and thermal benefits. However, many owners overlook the impact of mortar joints, which make up about 15% of your brick wall's surface area.

1. Selecting Brick Profiles

Modern luxury homes often use long linear bricks, dark textured clinkers, or hand-thrown bricks with natural variations. Choosing the right texture and scale sets the tone for your home's exterior character.

2. Mortar Colors and Joints

Changing your mortar color completely transforms the look of your bricks:

• Natural Mortar (Grey): A traditional look that outlines individual bricks clearly.
• Off-White Mortar: Adds contrast and brightness, creating a soft, warm look.
• Colored Mortar (Charcoal): Blends dark bricks into a monolithic, modern wall surface.

Joint styles (ironed, flush, or raked) also affect shadow lines, changing how your facade catches light throughout the day.