Smear stone fireplace

We are trying to accomplish this finished look on our stone fireplace. We were told a limestone slurry is used to cover up the joints. Anyone have an idea on how to make this slurry???

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 You can bring an old-world charm to your outdated stone fireplace, with the DIY technique called German Schmear.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!

Do you have an outdated fireplace that’s more of an eyesore than a beautiful focal point? Then you need a fireplace makeover! My old fireplace was covered in large, bold-colored stones that were in desperate need of an update, so I decided to give it a fresh look.

WOW this transformation is huge! Virtually free except for the cost of the wood to cover the new mantel! Old stone fireplace with German smear look using unexpected and cheap materials, firebox painted, and woodworking to wrap the old mantel to lighten the whole space. Before and after is crazy! Need to try this with old ugly fireplace. #fireplacemakeover #fireplacediy #stonefireplace #homeimprovement #modernfarmhouse #spanishmodern #germansmear #whitefireplace #limewash #whitewash #japandi

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Good morning. I'm beyond excited to share a before and after of our stacked stone fireplace with you all. This was a true labor of love and for those of you asking, step-by-step instructions are coming. We want to finish the entire project and then I will share all of the juicy details. I will

By Brooke RessellA new stone fireplace can be a gorgeous feature in any room of your home. But an old, outdated one can quickly become an eyesore that you can’t…

One of my favorite things about our Ravenstone house when we bought it was the fact that the fireplace was not a brick fireplace.

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The living room was one of the main things that desperately needed updating. It was that one room which almost kept my husband from agreeing to buy the house. It was dark, heavy, and felt cramped. This is what it looked like when we bought it. The first step was to have the popcorn ceiling

Transforming a Dark Stone Fireplace: A Custom German Smear Technique When my client approached me with a vision to lighten their dark stone fireplace, I knew I had a creative project ahead of us. The existing stone, while sturdy and natural, was overwhelming the space with its heavy, dark appearance. To achieve a brighter, more ... Read More about How I Transformed A Dark Stone Fireplace

In this post, I'm partnering with Behr to share with you how to whitewash a stone fireplace, including before and after photos!

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