This old-world technique brings a rustic vibe to outdated bricks—and why it’s a permanent commitment. There’s a popular brick treatment on the rise, but don’t be fooled—it’s actually a ...

3. Start in one corner of the brick fireplace and slowly squeeze the mortar into the grout/joints between the brick. Do a section that you are comfortable working with, perhaps 12" x 12".

A traditional German schmear is done on a smooth, non-painted brick. The brick has to be smooth so that when you mortar over the bricks and then wipe it away (aka smear) you are left with some ...

You can also give it a whitewash or a German schmear for a weathered ... Contrast the red brick of a midcentury modern home exterior with white trim. A turquoise door is a vibrant shade that ...

One common decision is whether to paint a brick exterior. Elliott ... option we’ve seen a lot of interest in recently is a German schmear, which is a technique where you smear mortar mixed ...

For homeowners, she says, painting exterior ... German schmear (a type of mortar wash) also make a big impact. Up there with whether or not to paint antique furniture, the question of painting ...

There are two distinct views about painting a brick house. One view is a newly ... alternative involving whitewash, limewash or a German Schmear. Say what? Schmear? Schmearing is simply smearing ...