WHITE FACE BRICK

Clay brick and paving manufacturer Corobrik has launched three new face brick products. These are Vanilla Travertine, the first ‘white’ brick available in South Africa, and the Vanilla and Honey face bricks with an artisanal finish that gives the appearance of a handmade texture. These are also the first engobed bricks to come out of the Kwastina factory in Carletonville.

Engobes are colourants that mainly consist of clay minerals and oxides. Mixing them with water creates a liquid that is sprayed onto the unfired bricks as a thin layer. The engobes are then sintered firmly onto the surface.

The new face brick range is partly in response to local and global trends and allows Corobrik to engage with architects for bespoke requirements. The engobe allows the matching of colour preferences as close as possible to what the customer is looking for. The white brick is neutral and complements the existing mono-coloured range, including Corobrik’s latest black brick.

The design potential of the white brick is ideal for use in conjunction with white mortar for a different look and feel. It is popular in residential developments in Europe and the US. The Vanilla and Honey face bricks are influenced by the European trend for a heritage look, supplemented by their unique artisanal finish.

www.corobrik.co.za