How To Whitewash Red Brick Wall. If you're lightening brick around a fireplace, protect the mantel, floor, and. For a softer touch, use a combination of white latex paint and water to whitewash if your brick was previously painted, make sure to remove all remaining chips of paint and repair any damage.
How To Whitewash A Brick Wall Or Fireplace | Young House Love from i0.wp.com
For my brick wall, i actually used a combination of paint colors. Any dirt or oil will be very noticeable through the whitewash. This is great my red brick fireplace is in the middle of a wall so it stinks out like a sore thumb.
I'm hoping you and your readers can help with instructions on getting that look.
We all try to create an interior that reflects out personality and individuality, to add a special accent, a highlight that adds character to our home. Now don't get me wrong, i know that painting or whitewashing brick is a very controversial subject and a personal decision. We have lived in our home for over 6 years and since day one, i've never liked it. I apologize for not having a better before photo.
