Bagged Brick
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Bagged Brick Finishes
At HomeSmart Maintenance, we provide expertly applied bagged brick finishes for homes across Auckland. Bagging is the perfect option for homeowners who want to refresh tired or mismatched brickwork without fully rendering the surface. It delivers a soft, rustic look while still improving watertightness and long term performance.
Our skilled plasterers work with precision and care to create a consistent finish that enhances your home’s appearance, protects against moisture, and complements both modern and heritage styles. Get in touch with us today for more information.
What Is Bagged Brick?
Bagged brick involves applying a thin cement-based mixture directly onto brickwork using a sponge, mitt, or hessian cloth. This creates a textured surface that partially reveals the shape of the bricks underneath. It’s less intense than full rendering and more refined than raw brick.
Homeowners often choose bagging to:
- Unify patchy or discoloured bricks
- Add character to flat, featureless exteriors
- Improve surface protection and watertightness
- Modernise dated brickwork while retaining charm
Bagged Brick FAQ's
Bagging works best on raw, unpainted brick. Painted surfaces may need preparation or stripping to ensure proper adhesion.
Yes, but it requires a skilled approach. We assess the condition of your brickwork first to ensure the bagging process will bond correctly without damaging the surface.
Bagged brick is a lighter, textured coating that keeps the shape of the bricks visible. Rendering creates a smooth, fully covered surface.
Yes. When sealed and maintained correctly, bagging adds a breathable protective layer that helps prevent water from penetrating your brickwork.
Most projects are completed within a few days, depending on surface area, condition, and whether painting or sealing is included.
Yes, painting is often recommended to seal the finish and enhance colour. We offer high-quality breathable coatings designed for plastered brick surfaces.
Yes. We offer rebagging and restoration services to freshen up aged or deteriorating finishes and re-establish watertightness.
Benefits of Bagged Brick
Bagged brick offers a practical blend of form and function. Unlike full rendering, it preserves the natural texture of your brickwork while still giving tired, stained, or inconsistent surfaces a renewed and cohesive appearance.
This finish is especially popular in architectural styles that favour organic, matte, and tactile surfaces. Whether you’re modernising a weathered facade or tying together multiple brick tones, bagging achieves a soft, natural look that’s less sterile than paint, and more subtle than render.
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