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Whitewashing Brick

Whitewashing brick is a great way to tone down the bright red brick accents on a fireplace.

Whitewashed brick fireplace with a banner above that says Give Thanks

Needed Materials

  • Hand taping off the trim of a brick fireplace with Green FrogTape Multi-Surface Painter's Tape
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    Getting Started

    Give the brick a good scrubbing and let it dry. Add 1 part paint to 3 parts water and stir until blended. Using FrogTape®, tape off areas to protect wood, floors and anything else you do not want to be whitewashed. Burnish the edges of the FrogTape using your thumbnail.

  • Paint brush whitewashing brick. The brick is taped off with Green FrogTape Multi-Surface Painter's Tape
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    Painting

    Stir the watered down paint mixture frequently and carefully brush on the mixture moving horizontally. Have a rag handy for wiping up drips and splatters.

  • Whitewashed brick fireplace with white mantle. There is a small dog in front of the fireplace and a TV hung above the mantle.
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    Remove Tape

    Carefully remove the FrogTape® and let dry.

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