German schmear

In this DIY tutorial, we go over your options for updating your brick such as lime wash, paint and German Smear (Schmear) and why I chose the latter! Just look at how authentic this looks and it was super easy and affordable!

How German Schmear my ugly stone fireplace? If you are asking yourself this question, then you are probably ready to make a change. You can bring an old-world charm to your outdated stone fireplace, with the DIY technique called German Schmear. German Schmear is very DIY friendly and I am confident you could get this done in one Saturday!

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…

Have you heard about German Schmear? Chip and Joanna Gaines of the show Fixer Upper made it popular years ago when they did this technique on the exterior of o…

The german schmear technique seemed intimidating to me, since I never worked with cement or mortar before. It took months of procrastinating to get the courage to attempt it.My tip is to start by mixing small batches, of thinset mortar, fill in a few rows of grout lines, then grab your bigger brush and just start smearing it on. You'll get the hang of it really fast and then just keep on going. You'll be a pro before you know it! Our first Christmas in our new home with our new firep…

This DIY fireplace makeover brought so much charm to my friend's living room! Using the German Schmear technique, we gave this moss rock fireplace a fresh new look that feels high end. Get the full DIY tutorial on hillhomelove.com!

How to update old painted brick with this DIY German Schmear technique! #germanschmear #mortarwash #updatedbrick #historichomeexterior

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...

Full blog post with tutorial! With about $23 of white mortar and some elbow grease, this tired brick wall now feels light and fresh once more with a German schmear, the perfect backdrop for the rest of our basement remodel project.

Living Room Makeover - German Schmear Faux Brick Wall

DIY | Stone Fireplace Update with a German Schmear - Headquarters by Ship

What should I do to fix this? It looks terrible with the blue color of the walls and bookshelves. Can I paint over a German schmear? My other idea was to build around the fireplace and only have part of the brick showing. We had to add on to the right side of the fireplace to make it even. Thought i...

The Fixer+Upper, German Schmear Home! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stay in one of the beautiful homes that Chip and Joanna Gaines transformed on any one of the 5 seasons of their hit HGTV show Fixer Upper?! I know I have! When my husband and I decided that a trip

Are you looking for an easy way to update a river rock hearth? Try the german schmear technique to transform outdated rock to beautiful European country style. #germanschmear #fireplace #diyfireplace

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...

German schmear brick home with black shutters

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!

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