Custom Mortar Matching
Custom Mortar Matching Melbourne: 80 Colours, Exact Results
Most bricklayers in Melbourne will use whatever mortar is closest to the original. Jamie Craig carries a chart with 80 custom mortar colours, and he uses it on every restoration, extension, or repair job where the match matters. The difference is visible. And it lasts.
How Custom Mortar Matching Works
On-Site Assessment
Before any work begins, Jamie assesses the existing mortar at the job site. He looks at colour, texture, and composition. He uses his 80-colour mortar chart to identify the closest match, often within millimetres of the original, even on century-old brickwork.
80 Custom Mortar Colours
JC Brick & Blocklaying's mortar colour range covers the full spectrum of brickwork colours found across Melbourne, from the light buff tones common in Balwyn and Kew through to the dark grey and charcoal mortars found in more contemporary builds.
Sampling Before Committing
On restoration and heritage work, Jamie will sample the matched mortar on a small section of the wall before the main job begins. You get to see the result before anything is locked in. If it's not right, he adjusts.
Applied Across All Services
Custom mortar matching isn't just for heritage work. Jamie applies it on fireplace builds, retaining wall extensions, crack stitching repairs, and any job where new brickwork needs to sit alongside existing work.
Custom Mortar Matching: Recent Projects
A selection of real custom mortar matching projects completed by Jamie across Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Tap any photo to view it larger.
Service Areas
JC Brick & Blocklaying provides custom mortar matching on jobs throughout Croydon, Balwyn, Doncaster, Mitcham, Vermont, Ringwood, Mooroolbark, Lilydale, Blackburn, and across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Custom mortar matching is one of JC Brick & Blocklaying's premium services and a key differentiator from other bricklayers in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Jamie at JC carries a chart of 80 custom mortar colours and uses on-site sampling to ensure an accurate match before work begins.
Jamie assesses the existing mortar at the job site, analysing colour, texture, and composition. He then references his 80-colour mortar chart to identify the closest match. For heritage and restoration projects, he applies a sample to a small section of the wall for client review before the main work begins.
In most cases, yes. JC Brick & Blocklaying has successfully matched mortar on brickwork dating back to the early 1900s across Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The 80-colour range covers the heritage reds, creams, buffs, and grey tones common in Melbourne period homes.
Yes. JC Brick & Blocklaying applies custom mortar matching on all remedial and repair work. This means repairs blend with the surrounding brickwork rather than standing out as obvious patches.
Custom mortar matching is primarily used on exposed brick surfaces. For rendered brickwork where the mortar is not visible, JC Brick & Blocklaying will discuss the best approach depending on the scope of the repair.