Mar 3 2015 explore mary o neill gagliano s board whitewashed stone fireplace on pinterest.
Whitewashing granite fireplace.
Our first step is surface prep.
Do you look at your fireplace and feel that it just looks tired or outdated.
When i first moved into berrybrier i knew something would need to change on the living room fireplace.
It was beautiful but it wasn t my style at all.
I m someone who loves all things bright and white so i knew this natural look had to go.
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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.
The center was slightly blackened with soot and the stones were.
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I used an old plastic cup to measure out my paint and water portions.
It was a stacked stone fireplace and clearly added onto the house in the 60s or 70s.
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How to whitewash a stone fireplace a super easy project.
Then i laid down my drop cloth and was ready to start painting.
Preparing all the materials and the stone fireplace.
The fireplace we re whitewashing is unpainted brick.
If your brick fireplace is already painted then we ll show you a different way to get a similar look later in the article.
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.
Steps in whitewashing a stone fireplace.
Here s the before photo of our fireplace before i walk you through the whitewashing process.
Whitewashing a stone fireplace with grey paint.
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.
You ll want to inspect your mortar and make sure there are no gaps or cracks.
Prepare all the materials you need and the surrounding area of the fireplace.