Reclaimed yellow brick slips - can't find what I'm looking for
Viv Bristow
7 years ago
Does anyone recommend somewhere that I can get brick slips that look like the bricks in these photos? Want to do a bit of a feature wall in my kitchen but can't find the right colour. Have ordered some samples from different companies but they're always too clean and 'yellow' looking. Your help would be appreciated!
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