How to Brick Up a Doorway

#### Step 1: Remove the door and frame

1. Remove the trim around the door with a pry bar.

2. Use a reciprocating saw to cut through the nails that hold the door frame to the wall.

3. Pry the door frame off of the wall.

4. Remove any nails or screws that are left in the wall.

#### Step 2: Build a brick wall

1. Lay a course of bricks around the perimeter of the doorway. Use a level to make sure that the course of bricks is level.

2. Fill the center of the doorway with bricks. Stack the bricks in a running bond pattern, which means that the bricks in each course overlap the bricks in the course below.

3. Continue stacking bricks until the wall reaches the desired height.

4. Use a mortar mix to fill in the gaps between the bricks. Use a pointing trowel to smooth out the mortar.

#### Step 3: Let the mortar dry

Allow the mortar to dry for at least 24 hours before moving on to the next step.

#### Step 4: Apply a sealant

Apply a sealant to the bricks to protect them from the elements. Use a paintbrush or roller to apply the sealant.

#### Step 5: Enjoy your new bricked up doorway!