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== gpt-5-2 ==
=== User: What would be the optimal way to fill these drill holes in the bricks, without them being visual eye-sores? ===
What would be the optimal way to fill these drill holes in the bricks, without them being visual eye-sores?

=== Assistant: The cleanest, least “eye-sore” result comes down to colour-matching + texture, not just filling the hole. ===
The cleanest, least “eye-sore” result comes down to colour-matching + texture, not just filling the hole. For face brick like this, here’s the optimal approach (best → acceptable).

==== ✅ Best result (near-invisible): Colour-matched brick repair mortar / filler ====

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What to use
* Brick repair mortar or masonry repair compound (e.g. BondCrete Brick Repair, Dunlop Masonry Repair, SikaBrick Repair)
* Optional: 2–3 fine sands in slightly different tones (grey / charcoal / brown)

How
# Clean the holes – blow out dust, brush clean.
# Lightly dampen the brick (prevents flashing/light patches).
# Mix small batches and tint: - Start grey - Add tiny amounts of brown/charcoal until it matches dry brick, not wet
# Pack the hole firmly with a small spatula or gloved finger.
# Texture while green: - Dab with a stiff brush or sponge to mimic brick face.
# Let cure, then lightly dry-brush dust from the brick surface over the patch if needed.

Result: From 1–2 metres away, the holes effectively disappear.

==== 👍 Very good & simpler: Exterior filler + colour blending ====

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Use if you don’t want to mix mortar
* Exterior-grade filler (Selleys Spakfilla Exterior, Polyfilla Masonry)

Key trick
* Fill slightly proud
* As it skins over, dab with a damp sponge
* After curing, dab matching masonry paint (not brush strokes)

This works surprisingly well if you take your time with colour.

==== ⚠️ Acceptable but visible (not recommended if looks matter) ====

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* Silicone, caulk, expanding foam ❌ Always obvious ❌ Attracts dirt ❌ Wrong texture and sheen

==== 🎯 Pro tip (makes the difference) ====
* Match the brick, not the mortar line
* Slight colour variation is good — bricks aren’t uniform
* Matte finish only (no gloss or semi-gloss)

==== If you want it perfect ====

Tell me:
* Are these face bricks or painted later?
* Roughly hole diameter (looks ~5–6 mm?)
* Do you want zero tools, quick DIY, or best possible finish

I’ll tailor the exact product + colour mix for your wall 👌

== References ==
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