Whitewashing Granite Fireplace

When i first moved into berrybrier i knew something would need to change on the living room fireplace.

Whitewashing granite fireplace.

Do you look at your fireplace and feel that it just looks tired or outdated. I ve also personally never cared for the way the stone is recessed with sheetrock surrounding it but without cutting into the sheetrock which is an extremely messy endeavor and giving the fireplace a more welcoming look that goes with the vibe of our style whitewashing the stone was the perfect option. Our first step is surface prep. How to whitewash a stone fireplace a super easy project.

You ll want to inspect your mortar and make sure there are no gaps or cracks. Mix the water and paint to form your whitewash. I m someone who loves all things bright and white so i knew this natural look had to go. It was beautiful but it wasn t my style at all.

Here s the before photo of our fireplace before i walk you through the whitewashing process. Whitewashing a stone fireplace with grey paint. I used an old plastic cup to measure out my paint and water portions. If your brick fireplace is already painted then we ll show you a different way to get a similar look later in the article.

June 18 2019 june 27 2019 by laurel. Mar 3 2015 explore mary o neill gagliano s board whitewashed stone fireplace on pinterest. Before whitewashing the fireplace it was natural stone. Lay down newspapers or garbage bags around the floor so you can catch any cleaning agent or paint and prevent your flooring material from getting damaged.

It was a stacked stone fireplace and clearly added onto the house in the 60s or 70s. Then i laid down my drop cloth and was ready to start painting. Preparing all the materials and the stone fireplace. I have a great solution for you.

I love the look and feel of a stone or brick fireplace but when we bought our house the existing stone was not my style. Once i cleaned up all the stone i was able to tape around the fireplace to protect the walls from getting the whitewash on them with painters tape. The center was slightly blackened with soot and the stones were. Steps in whitewashing a stone fireplace.