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HOW TO EXPOSE BRICK - GET THAT (extra) MORTAR OFF, FIRST!

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HOW TO EXPOSE BRICK - GET THAT (extra) MORTAR OFF, FIRST!

234,351 views October 25, 2018 4:44

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ChannelDalton Schafer

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So you've peeled off the plaster from your brick because you want to expose it and be awesome. After many trial and errors, here is an easy and cost effective (first step) DIY way to get that extra mortar off. Using Muriatic Acid (second step) is key, but if you have huge chunks as I did, you may way want to use this technique first.

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1. Hand Drill
2. Avani Pro attachment from Home Depot ($6ish)

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Dalton Schafer published this 4:44 video tutorial on October 25, 2018. It has been watched 234,351 times on YouTube.

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