Designer Metal Grid System 〈DMG〉

The Brick it™ Designer Metal Grid System is the original patented Brick it™ panel system and our most popular. It is the best way to install thin brick because the patented metal grid was designed to:

Distribute veneer weight equally
Interlock the metal grids
Strengthen building corners
Strengthen building corners

The Brick it™ Metal Panel System has been patented since April 1987 and has been in use for nearly 40 years. It is the most popular and fastest thin brick assembly method, allowing for simple, fast, and efficient installation by both industry professionals and DIY enthusiasts.

Wall Sheathing

Patented Metal Grid System

Real Thin Brick

Brick shelf support

Mortor anchoring slot to
ensure bonding to grid

Linear array of holes for adhesive

Interlocking edges at brick shelf support for level and straight horizontal lines

1/4 inch Control Gap

Bending metal around corners

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Brick Accommodation

Brick Height (in)		Panel Size (in)	Coverage (sq. ft)
2 1⁄4	MOD Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝ STA Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝ NOR Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝ SAX Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝	8 × 48	2.66
2 1⁄2	MST Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝ MNR Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝	9 × 48	3
2 5⁄8	MST Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝ MNR Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝ QUE Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝ KIN Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝ EMD Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝ EST Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝ HMO Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝ KGS Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝	9.6 × 48	3.2
2 3⁄4	MST Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝ MNR Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝ QUE Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝ KIN Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝ EMD Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝ EST Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝ HMO Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝ KGS Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝	9.6 × 48	3.2
3 5⁄8	CLO Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝ CLO Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝ TIT Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝	12 × 48	4
7 5⁄8	SQD Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝ DUT Modular Norman: 2 ¼ × 7 ⅝	12 × 48	4