Learn how to German schmear brick, in no time! Makeover a brick fireplace with mortar wash, a beginner-friendly DIY project.
Try this easy and inexpensive DIY tutorial to achieve a german smear mortar wash on a stone or brick fireplace for just a few dollars!
Today I’m going to show how to make a DIY German smear/schmear white washed brick wall with a tutorial and video. Basically, German smear copies the look of white morter over red brick and gives the brick a whitewashed effect. I made my German smear whitewashed plaster walls on both a faux brick wall and...Read More »
Learn how to update outdated brick with a German Schmear! This whitewashed brick technique is affordable and can be done in under an hour.
We recently purchased a new home full of so much charm. We knew we wanted to lighten up and put our own touch on our new home. So we started […]
If you're looking for DIY fireplace makeover ideas, read on and get inspired! A fireplace makes a beautiful addition to any home.
Today I’m going to show how to make a DIY German smear/schmear white washed brick wall with a tutorial and video. Basically, German smear copies the look of white morter over red brick and gives the brick a whitewashed effect. I made my German smear whitewashed plaster walls on both a faux brick wall and...Read More »
Learn how to update outdated brick with a German Schmear! This whitewashed brick technique is affordable and can be done in under an hour.
Faux German Smear Brick Fireplace Makeover I have been dying to makeover my fireplace because it was just looking old and dated next to my new floors and light gray walls. After lots of Pinteresting,
If you love the look of German Schmear brick, but have no clue what you're doing, then this simple 3 step technique is for you. Learn how here!
Again, while watching Fixer Upper I was first introduced to German Smear. After researching more on Pinterest I fell in love ! Originally I wanted to do the outside of my house, but afraid of messi…
Want to add a faux brick wall? See how we did it in less than 2 days for $100. PLUS- what mistakes we made and would have done different.
When it comes to transforming your exterior, nothing will quite give the same powerful effect as a new coat of paint, lime wash or German schmear. Despite undergoing this process about 3 years ago, I wanted to write up our experience and everything we learned for the simple way to German schmear brick. If you have any interest in German smear or are looking for a way to transform your exterior for minimal cost and upkeep, I hope this article encourages you to take the leap.
Learn how to update outdated brick with a German Schmear! This whitewashed brick technique is affordable and can be done in under an hour.
I was going to clean up, fix the landscaping, and style my front porch before showing you how the “German Schmear” (aka antiqued brick) turned out on the exterior of our farmhouse… But I can’t wait! So don’t judge my dead porch plants, haha! When we bought this house, I was blown away by how […]
For a beautiful farmhouse fireplace, this easy, mess-free tutorial shows you how to whitewash a brick fireplace to get the same look of a German smear or mortar wash.
Learn how to overgrout your stone veneer fireplace with some grout and a sponge with a technique popularly known as German Shmear.
For a beautiful farmhouse fireplace, this easy, mess-free tutorial shows you how to whitewash a brick fireplace to get the same look of a German smear or mortar wash.
Hey friends! Man, did we tackle the MOST AMAZZZING home improvement project ever over the weekend. I want to take a moment to thank my swe...
39 Most STUNNING German smear projects around! Gorgeous German smear or "schmear" is an easy & inexpensive brick update to DIY!
Unlike a "german smear" technique using white mortar or "whitewashing" using acrylic paint and water, BioCalce Classico is an easy, one coat process applied
My dear friends Courtney and Aaron recently moved into a nearby house and it was just PERFECT for their family. It has a music room, a huge basement, and is in a super kid friendly neighborhood that is an amazing fit for their next phase in life. But the one thing Courtney didn’t love was ... Read More about DIY German Shmear Fireplace
Instead of shelling out big bucks to repair a worn-down brick exterior, consider an affordable DIY upgrade with Old World charm: applying German smear.
What a difference a schmear makes! I’ve been wanting to try this German schmear technique for a couple of years and I finally went for it. It’s definitely a dramatic difference in my living room. Plus I want to share my "new" thrifted dining room chandelier! It's wood beaded and wonderful! How To Do a
