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Get the German Smear look at less than half the cost using Wise Owl Paint Products.
Here's how I did it:
Ruth Ann’s Fireplace was multi-tone brick and too dark for her living room. By brushing a mixture of Wise Owl paint in Snow Owl & Bone we brought out the texture, brightened up the room, and got rid of the yellow tones.
I applied the paint by heavy stippling in some areas, and dry brushing over the textured brick. This allows you to see the brick color underneath, but still helps to neutralize the overall color.
I recommend using 2 coats Wise Owl Stain Eliminating Primer to seal in any bleed through.
I recommend using any of the following colors: Snow Owl, Bone, Limestone, Antique Villa, or Kashmir.
Stipple the paint onto the brick starting from the outer edge and working in. Apply it heavily in some areas, then swipe your brush across the brick. This will give you color variation.
Take me a step back regularly to see how it’s looking. If you continually paint Up Close, you’ll most likely over paint your brick.
Happy painting! Flipping your fireplace will transform your home!
Want a step-by-step tutorial on a faux german smear?!
I've got you covered! Checkout my short german smear tutorial here:
Learn how you can update your brick from start to finish with this info packed tutorial.
Update your brick
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