Whitewashing Brick
Whitewashing brick is a great way to tone down the bright red brick accents on a fireplace.
Needed Materials
- FrogTape® Multi-Surface Painters Tape
- Water
- Paint
- Paint Brush
Follow Along To Do the Project
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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, anything not to be whitewashed. Burnish the edges of the FrogTape using thumbnail.
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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.
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Carefully remove FrogTape and let dry.
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