Whitewashing is a painting technique used to create a semi transparent look on wood and stone.
Whitewash painted stone fireplace.
Whitewash is nothing more than white paint that is thinned down so that it has a watery consistency.
Apply the whitewash mixture one small section at a time.
Whitewashing your fireplace with chalk paint is one option for this technique.
Have you ever whitewashed a stone fireplace.
Then i laid down my drop cloth and was ready to start painting.
How to whitewash a stone fireplace.
Though i love wood burning fireplaces a gas fireplace is simply more practical for our lifestyle.
I used an old plastic cup to measure out my paint and water portions.
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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.
How did you like your results.
Whitewashing a stone fireplace involves creating a mixture of paint and water and then brushing the mixture over the stone to create a whitewashed look.
If not and you have a stone fireplace did i just convince you to whitewash yours.
Mix the water and paint to form your whitewash.
Too much paint will not look translucent on the stone but rather painted on and coated over the top of the surface.
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