Name: canbrick KURO BRI
Brand: CAN'ENTERPRISES
SKU: KURO BRI
Price: 3600 JPY
Availability: InStock

CAN'BRICK

A brick tile that recreates deep, rich black brick: CAN'BRICK KURO BRI – Kurobri (BK). Hints of firing color and pale gray showing through the black give it a warm, nostalgic depth.

BK-1

CAN'BRICK KURO BRI BK-1 Flat

Joint Color: Dark Gray
Joint Finish: Standard Joint
Joint Pattern: American Bond

See all 15 jointing mortar colors here
BK-1,2,3 and BK-5 have different specifications. Click the round product images to check

Item

Dimensions(mm)

Thickness

Quantity/case

Quantity per Box(㎡ or m)

Required Quantity(㎡ or m)

Weight/case

List Price

Flat

CFP-BK-1

W: 194~200×H: 60~64mm

12~14mm

65 pcs

1㎡

65 pcs/m²

19kg

¥8,100/m² ¥8,100/case

Half

CFP-BK-1-H

W: 92~98×H: 60~64mm

12~14mm

130 pcs

1㎡

130 pcs/m²

18kg

¥9,600/m² ¥9,600/case

Corner

CCP-BK-1

W:92~98, 194~200 ×H:60~64mm

12~14mm

35 pcs

2.5ｍ

14 pcs/m

16kg

¥5,500/m ¥392/pc

Magusa

CMP-BK-1

W: 92~98, 194~200×H: 60~64mm

12~14mm

16 pcs

3.2ｍ

5 pcs/m

13kg

¥5,500/m ¥1,100/pc

Box (L)

CBP-BK-1-L

W: 92~98, 194~200×H: 62~66mm

12~14mm

16 pcs

—

16kg

¥3,600 ¥3,600/pc

Box (R)

CBP-BK-1-R

W: 92~98, 194~200×H: 62~66mm

12~14mm

16 pcs

—

16kg

¥3,600 ¥3,600/pc

Our works

Case Studies

Our darkest black brick tile to date

Introducing CAN’BRICK Kurobri (BK-5)

BK-5, the deepest black we have ever produced, joins CAN’BRICK Kurobri (BK), our brick tile series that recreates black brick.

Modeled on English black brick, it captures every detail of real brick formed by extruding and cutting clay.

A new production method achieves a true “black” that was difficult to reach with conventional cement products.

The color follows black brick that is dusted with black sand before firing, giving an appealing play of light and shadow. It suits refined spaces from classic to modern.

BK-3 and BK-5 compared

※Please note that BK-1,2,3 and BK-5 differ in specification (size, pieces per m², pieces per box).

BK-3 is the most popular in the series. Simply changing the joint color or the joint finish transforms the look. White joints, or dark gray? Full Joint, or Overgrout Joint? Take a look and see which you prefer.

Calculator

Material Estimator (Quantity, Jointing Mortar, Adhesive)

Enter the installation area (m²) and choose a bond pattern, and the tool calculates the number of cases of flat and half pieces you need (with item numbers), along with estimated quantities of MT-MEJI jointing mortar and MT-BOND / MT-BOND-FLEX adhesive.

Select Color

Installation Area（㎡）㎡ Bond Pattern

* Rough estimates based on a 10mm joint width. Actual usage varies with installation conditions.

Full version covering corners, lintels, joint width, and weight

Precaution

Important Notes

・Use a joint width for CAN'BRICK Kurobri (BK) of around 12 mm.

・The uneven sizes and color variation of CAN'BRICK Kurobri (BK) allow for a more antique finish.

・When installing on exterior walls, always fill the joints to at least 2/3 of the brick thickness. Without enough joint mortar, water reaches the back of the brick and causes it to come loose.

・On exterior walls we recommend Repel S, a penetrating water repellent, to prevent staining, deterioration, and efflorescence.

・To make the most of the color and texture, mix product from several cartons.

・CAN'BRICK is a cement product. Never acid wash it.

▶︎About precast concrete products

・The quantities given per m² and per m assume the recommended joint width.

FAQ

Q1. Can CAN’BRICK be used on exterior walls?

Yes, it can be used on exterior walls.

To keep it looking its best, we recommend using it together with our ancillary product Repel S (penetrating water repellent).

Q2. Is CAN’BRICK imported?

No. It is made in Japan.

Every piece is made by hand by craftsmen at our own factory in Japan, so we can still supply matching material if repairs are needed in the future.

Q3. I have heard that precast concrete brick tile such as CAN’BRICK is weaker than porcelain tile. Is that true?

Its strength is indeed lower than porcelain tile. In recent years, however, installing with flexible adhesive has become standard practice, which largely offsets that weakness, and cracking has decreased significantly.

If a crack does appear, our BRICK+AID repair compound makes it easy to fix.

Q4. CAN’BRICK is a cement-based product. Is the cut edge cement gray?

No. Pigment is mixed into the mortar, so the cut edge is the same color as the face.

When cutting on site, we recommend scoring a line and splitting the piece with a chisel and hammer. If the cut edge concerns you, we recommend BRICK+AID, a repair compound made for brick tile.

Q5. Is there a risk of the product being discontinued?

No. Even if we discontinue a product for our own reasons, we can produce it again at our own factory.

You can specify it with confidence, knowing material will be available if repairs are ever needed.

Q6. Is CAN'BRICK non-combustible? Please tell me the certification number.

CAN'BRICK is a non-combustible material.

The Building Standards Act recognizes two types of non-combustible material:

Specified materials: non-combustible materials designated by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Certified materials: non-combustible materials granted individual certification by the Minister

The mortar and concrete that CAN'BRICK is made from are classified as specified non-combustible materials. The certification number we are often asked for is issued only to certified materials.

Both qualify as non-combustible materials under the Building Standards Act and can be used in the same way.

Q7. Can it be used around wood stoves and fireplaces?

Yes, anywhere the surface temperature stays at 200°C or below. Ordinary resin-based adhesives lose bond strength at those temperatures, so a mortar-based adhesive is required. For a comparison of heat resistance by adhesive type and the points to watch during installation, see “Can brick tile be used on wood stove and fireplace walls? Heat resistance and installation guide”.