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Brick Window Trim Who says window trim has to be wood? From "B. Original" episode DBOR-406

A great picture window deserves a great frame.

Michele Beschen got tired of trimming out her windows with the same old wooden moldings – so she decided to B. Original and try a whole new material. Her inspiration: framing the inside of a window with thin bricks for a bold new look.

This easy masonry project adds interest and texture to any window, and is a great way to get your feet wet working with bricks and mortar. Scroll down for Michele Beschen's how-to, and get ready to create a fun frame for your view.

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Brick Window Trim

Materials:

thin bricks
putty knife
premixed thinset mortar
notched putty knife

Figure A

• Thin bricks – veneer bricks and brick slices made from recycled bricks – come in a variety of colors and textures. They are available at home improvement stores, building centers, masonry shops and on the internet.

• Use a putty knife to carefully remove the current trim around the window (figure A).

• Use a plastic putty knife with notched edges to butter the backside of the brick with thinset mortar. Spread out the mortar on the brick, then use the notches to create even ridges (figure B).
  

  Figure B

  Figure C

  
  

  Figure D

• Position the brick in the lower left corner of the window (figure C). Once it is lined up, press it firmly into place and let dry.

• Continue setting bricks around the window (figure D). Don’t be afraid to play around with the design and orientation of the bricks; you also can mix up brick colors to go with the rooms' décor.

• Let the mortar dry completely, then add some grout or caulk between the bricks if desired.