Question 1

1. What is a rustic brick?

Accepted Answer

When we talk about a ‘rustic brick’ for a construction project, we normally mean a clay facing brick with a rustic appearance. These bricks have a textured, weathered finish and varied colour tones, and often include the word ‘rustic’ in their manufacturer name. This style brick can give new builds more character and depth, while still having the strength and durability we expect from a modern brick.

Question 2

2. What are rustic bricks used for?

Accepted Answer

Rustic bricks can be used for any project that benefits from rough, old-fashioned or weathered brickwork. This might include extensions where they’re chosen to match the feel of the existing masonry, garden walls where you want a natural, weather-worn feel, or statement brickwork inside, like a rustic brick fireplace. Their textured finish also works well on projects that need a softer, more established appearance.

Question 3

3. Are rustic bricks suitable for modern construction?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as you’re buying contemporary products. Modern rustic style bricks combine traditional character with current manufacturing standards - durable clay facing bricks designed for UK weather conditions and modern cavity wall construction. They’re widely used on new-build housing, refurbishments, and commercial developments. Make sure to check the manufacturer’s datasheets for the bricks you want to use if you’re unsure.

Question 4

4. What are rustic brick slips?

Accepted Answer

Brick slips are thin cuts of real clay bricks designed to give walls the appearance of full brickwork without the depth or weight of standard bricks. They’re commonly used in modern construction for feature walls, fireplaces, kitchens, retail spaces, and external cladding. Rustic brick slips offer the textured finish and colour variation of rustic style bricks while making installation faster and more practical on internal walls and lightweight structures. Many modern rustic brick slips are manufactured from genuine clay facing bricks, giving a consistent finish suitable for both residential and commercial projects.

Rustic bricks

Ibstock Aldridge Anglian Red Rustic Brick 65mm

Vandersanden Old Farmhouse Bricks 65mm

Ibstock New Burntwood Red Rustic Brick 65mm

Forterra Nottingham Red Rustic Bricks 65mm

Forterra Old English Mixture Rustic Brick 65mm

Forterra LBC Rustic Antique Bricks 73mm

Ibstock New Burntwood Red Rustic Brick 73mm

Forterra LBC Rustic Antique Bricks 65mm

Forterra LBC Rustic Bricks 65mm

Wienerberger Olde Henfield Multi Bricks 65mm

Forterra Burghley Red Rustic Bricks 65mm

Forterra County Multi Rustic Bricks 65mm

Wienerberger Arley Red Rustic Bricks 65mm

TBS Grantchester Blend Brick 65mm

Ibstock Tradesman Rustic Blend Bricks 65mm

Ibstock Bracken Rustic Brick 65mm Brown

Carlton Heather Rustic Bricks 65mm

Wienerberger Olde Autumn Antique Stock Facing Brick Pack of 500

Wienerberger Olde Horsham Multi Bricks 65mm

Ibstock Tradesman Light Rustic Blend Brick 65mm

Ibstock 65mm Ivanhoe Cottage Blend Brick

Ibstock 73mm Aldridge Staffordshire Multi Rustic Brick

Vandersanden 65mm Cottage Mixture Brick

Ibstock Throckley Mixed Buff Rustic Brick 65mm

Ibstock Chailey Rustic Brick 65mm Red

Forterra LBC Rustic Brick 73mm Red

Forterra Kirton Rustic Brick 65mm Brown

Carlton Red Rustic Bricks 65mm

Carlton Kirkby Rustic Brick 73mm Brown

Forterra LBC Rustic Brick 73mm

Wienerberger Olde Heritage Antique Brick 65mm

Carlton Brown Rustic Bricks 65mm

Wienerberger Peak Rustic Brick 65mm Red

Ibstock Throckley Red Rustic Brick 65mm

Forterra Old English Rose Rustic Bricks 65mm

Imperial Bricks Handmade Farmhouse Orange Brick 68mm

Imperial Bricks Handmade Country Blend Brick 68mm

Imperial Bricks Handmade Heritage Soft Orange Brick 65mm

Ibstock Arley Red Rustic 73mm Facing Bricks Pack of 385

Hanson LBC Rustic Fletton Brick