Whitewashing a brick fireplace is an easy way to change the style of your living room. We’ll show you how to achieve the whitewash look with two different approaches: watered-down paint and sponge painting.
STEPS:
00:25 – Repair mortar & prep the area
00:57 – Clean the brick
01:22 – Create the whitewash paint mixture
01:55 – Whitewash techniques
03:21 – Alternative sponging technique for painted brick
MATERIALS:
Canvas drop cloth – https://low.es/3aghW1A
TSP – https://low.es/2RLkVb4
Scrub brush – https://low.es/2ymlou2
1-quart bucket – https://low.es/2KbcOB7
5-quart bucket – https://low.es/2RGCVUG
Paint – https://low.es/3erBQdg (no color added)
2″ chip brush – https://low.es/2Kb8wd4
Cotton rags – https://low.es/34Ip6KX
Sponge – https://low.es/2VeXb27
MORE INFO: https://www.lowes.com/n/how-to/whitewash-a-brick-fireplace
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Great job Ricky!! I love how whitewashing can preserve natural look of brick, but help change up the tone to fit better with personal decor preference! Solid tutorial Thanks!
My question is how long will this last? Is this something I'll have to do every few years? I've heard something about bricks needs to breathe ????????♀️
The description shows the chip brush and TSP, but no mention of the type of paint. You wouldn’t just use latex interior paint would you?
I don’t see the link for what kind of paint you use?
Thank you for your tutorial!! Great job explaining. I love the look!
What kind of paint do you use if you already have a painted fireplace – flat latex?
I finally gave this a go and it turned out amazing. Really changed the room. Awesome video, great instructions.
Very simple step-by-step instructions. I used this technique with a 3 parts water to 1 part paint and like the light cover. However, it looks a little "chalky." Any suggestions to make it look more…"permanent" and less chalky?
That's exactly what I want :)))
I tried this method and now my fireplace looks horrible ???? i wish i would of used chalk paint instead of latex paint the latex paint wont come off the brick no matter how much i scrub and i dont want to use a paint stripper because of the strong chemical fumes.
Nice tutorial. What color paint is on this wall? It’s a beautiful gray.
Thanx for the video. Wonderful job. Is there any particular paint for this job or just regular paint?
Great video
Thanks for the video! Love the look. Like an old French farmhouse. Will be doing this to mine. I absolutely hate painted brick, but this look enhances the brick as far as I'm concerned.
Thanks much – doing this to our exact look-alike fireplace in a couple minutes.
That looks horrible????
What type of paint do you use?
EXCELLENT VIDEO… I AM ON THIS!
This video was great, thank you! I painted our ugly red brick fireplace a dark brown 8 years ago, but I'd like it more distressed. I think white wash will do just the trick to update it a bit. Can't wait to try it out! ♥
Looks so much better. Great job ????????????
You should be using something better than the 75-cent paintbrush. They perform like absolute s***.
Great job on the video. Thanks!
Amazing job with this video! Perfect ????
I was so worried about your nice shirt, but you did great!
Lemme ask..when you use the fireplace, will the whitewash get sooty? Love the look!! Thanx for this video.
Great video! Thanks for the lesson!!
Would this work on faux brink panel?
I’m sorry but that did Not take an hour. More like a few hours!
Wait I can’t find the description below to tell me what products to use