Bring out the best in a brick or stone wall.
Clean the face and refresh tired joints in a lime mortar shade that suits your room.
Build your kit → See ideasA light refresh or a full restore?
Mortar shades (illustrative; order a quart to see the true color).
Interior brick wallFull restore
Every joint refreshed. Best for old, sandy joints.
Light refresh
Touch up the worst joints and clean the face.
Stone feature wall
Rubble or fieldstone walls with wider joints. The kit adds 20% extra.
Four steps.
Tap a step to see what you need.
Rake out
Remove old mortar to 2× the joint height, at least 1/2", without chipping brick edges.
See it in your kit →2Clean & mist
Brush out dust and mist the joints so the brick doesn't pull water from the mortar.
See it in your kit →3Fill the joints
Pack lime mortar in layers and tool it to match your existing joints.
Shop lime mortar →4Clean up
Brush off crumbs once firm and wash the face with Brick Cleaner - Mortar Wash.
Shop Mortar Wash →Your supplies.
Tools for this project
Build your kit.
Add your measurements and picks. Your kit updates as you go.
What happens next.
Test a sample
Try the sample or chip on your own wall or stone, in your room's light.
Order the full kit
Come back to this page. Your measurements are in the builder.
Follow the how-to
The steps above, plus the matching guide or video.
Cure & finish
Fresh lime mortar cures slowly. Mist it lightly and keep it from drying too fast for the first few days.
FAQ
What mortar is this?
Lime mortar, a good match for older interior brick and stone.
How deep do I rake?
2× the joint height, at least 1/2".
Can I match my old mortar color?
Choose from five shades. Order a quart to test before the full kit.
Should I seal it?
Optional. Masonry Responder Sealer suits above-grade interior brick and stone at about 250 sq ft per gallon (two coats). It's unchecked in the kit; tick it to add.
What about the dust?
Close off the room while you rake out, and wear a dust mask and eye protection.
