German smear technique

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!

Looking for easy DIY home improvement projects, but don't know where to start? Have a red brick fireplace that needs a makeover? How about German schmearing old brick? Discover easy home upgrades and red brick fireplace makeover ideas here!. This shows you how easy it is to German Schmear Brick fireplace. I’m sharing everything you need for a DIY red brick fireplace makeover and how to use mortar to German Smear brick. Learn more about this simple DIY home improvement!

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

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 with the walls, cabinets, and brick fireplaces. This brick wall fireplace is a main feature in not only the living room, but the kitchen and […]

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!

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…

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…

Transform your fireplace easily for around $50 using the over-grout technique, also known as German Smear.

German Schmear or German Smear is super EASY! Yes, really! Using Amy Howard at Home Venetian Plaster, I will show you how to German schmear brick - either your fireplace or a faux brick panel that you can use as a feature wall or kitchen backsplash. You can even use this technique to German Schmear your exterior brick.#germanschmear

Hey all you German Smear people! I decided after all the questions I've received, I would make a detailed (and totally awkward) video on how to German Smear (mortar smear) the way that I do! Here it is! Want to know what type of mortar and all the other questions you may have? Click here

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!

Fireplace makeover ideas using a german schmear technique. Come see these DIY fireplace remodels using mortar smear. Different fireplace aesthetic for brick with a mortar wash. Also included other types of fireplace makeovers like shiplap too. German smear is a great way to lighten the color of your brick fireplace. This technique can be used outside and on stone. Best german wash ideas for a white mortar wash fireplace.

Add vintage charm to your home with an easy DIY German schmear treatment on a faux brick wall- German smear adds character to any room. This style pairs well with rustic farmhouse shiplap or even more modern decor.

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 »

Easy DIY German Smear Fireplace

German schmear is a mortar-wash technique that can change the look of exposed brick and imbue it with rich depth and character. We spoke to a designer to learn more about this pretty method to refresh your brick.

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.

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…

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.