What is Tuck Pointing?

If you have a brick or stone surface that needs restoration, you might have heard of the terms tuck pointing and repointing. But what do they mean and how are they different?

Repointing is the process of removing old, damaged, or deteriorated mortar from the joints between bricks or stones and replacing it with new mortar. This improves the appearance, strength, and durability of the masonry surface. 

Repointing is necessary when the mortar has cracked, crumbled, or eroded due to weathering, moisture, or age.

Repointing can also prevent water penetration, which can cause further damage to the bricks or stones, as well as the underlying structure. Repointing can also improve the thermal performance and energy efficiency of the building by reducing air leakage.

Tuck pointing is a special type of repointing that involves using two different colours of mortar to create a neat and uniform appearance of the joints. 

Tuck pointing is often done on historical or heritage buildings that have fine brickwork or intricate patterns.

Tuck pointing involves applying a brick-coloured mortar over the entire surface of the joints, then cutting thin grooves along the centre of each joint and filling them with a contrasting colour of mortar, usually white or cream. This creates an illusion of fine and regular joints that enhance the beauty and value of the masonry surface.

Tuck pointing requires more skill and precision than repointing, as the grooves have to be cut accurately and evenly. Tuck pointing also takes more time and materials than repointing, as it involves an extra step of applying and cutting the brick-coloured mortar.

If you are looking for a professional and reliable service for tuck pointing or repointing your brick or stone surface in the Sydney, Newcastle, or Central Coast NSW regions, look no further than Brick and Tuck.

Proprietor of Brick and Tuck, Steve White, has been operating in this industry for over 20 years. Brick and Tuck has the experience, expertise, and equipment to handle any tuck pointing or repointing project, big or small.

We use only high-quality materials and products that are suitable for your specific type of brick or stone. We also follow the best practices and standards for tuck pointing and repointing, ensuring a flawless finish and lasting results.

We offer competitive prices and free quotes for all our services. We also guarantee our workmanship and customer satisfaction.

If you want to restore and protect your brick or stone surface with tuck pointing or repointing, don’t hesitate to contact us today. 

You can call Steve White on 0439140624 or use the contact form provided below. He will be happy to answer any questions you have or to organise a free consultation at a time that is convenient to you.

Don’t let your brick or stone surface deteriorate any further. Call Brick and Tuck today and let us take care of it for you.