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Plum clay bricks combine deep red with wine, maroon and subtle purple undertones. They are darker and cooler than many burgundy ranges, giving walls a distinctive, sophisticated presence. This product tag should be applied only to bricks whose overall appearance is genuinely plum rather than ordinary red or brown.
A plum range may appear wine-red in direct sun and nearly charcoal in shade. Some products are evenly coloured; others contain blue-black firing marks or brown variation. The balance changes across a completed elevation, making a representative panel and multi-pack blending essential.
Assess whether the product leans purple, burgundy or blue-black, especially when it must coordinate with roofing. Light-grey mortar exposes the brick pattern; a dark plum-grey joint creates a denser surface. Avoid choosing from digital images alone because cameras often shift purple-red tones.
Plum masonry is effective on dramatic contemporary homes, wine-estate-inspired architecture, premium entrances and intimate interior features. The colour carries enough richness to stand alone but benefits from simpler surrounding materials. Pale stone brings contrast, while bronze and timber reinforce its warmth.
Useful material and colour pairings include:
Suitability depends on the classification of the individual product. Options listed under this colour tag may include:
A face brick is a walling product and should not automatically be used for paving. For patios, paths and driveways, select a purpose-manufactured clay paver suitable for the expected pedestrian or vehicle traffic.
Measure the net area in square metres. For walls, multiply total wall length by height and subtract doors, windows and other openings. For paving, multiply the length by the width of each section and add the sections together.
| Application | Estimating rate | Formula |
| Single-skin face-brick wall | 55 bricks per m² | Net wall area x 55 |
| Double-skin face-brick wall | 110 bricks per m² | Net wall area x 110 |
| Clay paving | 50 pavers per m² | Paving area x 50 |
Worked example for 17 m²: allow 935 face bricks for a single-skin wall, 1,870 face bricks for a double-skin wall, or 850 clay pavers for a paved area of the same size. Round quantities up and ask the supplier or builder what additional allowance is appropriate for cuts, breakages, bond pattern and site conditions. Use the full Brick Tile Shop brick calculator for a project estimate.
For plum clay brick projects in Gauteng, Brick Tile Shop can quote delivery to Pretoria, Centurion, Johannesburg, Midrand and surrounding areas. Nationwide enquiries are assessed against current product availability, order volume and delivery distance.
Plum generally carries a cooler purple-red undertone, while burgundy often appears warmer and more red-brown.
Very dark ranges can. Inspect a site sample in full sun and shade to understand the tonal shift.
Dark-grey mortar creates a rich continuous wall; lighter grey makes each brick more visible.
Only select a product specifically classified as a clay paver for paving areas.
Browse the plum products shown in this archive and open the individual listings to compare size, classification, texture, price and stock status. For an accurate quotation, send Brick Tile Shop the product name, required quantity and delivery address. Request samples where colour matching is important.
