Whitewashing is a painting technique used to create a semi transparent look on wood and stone.
Whitewash painted stone fireplace.
If not and you have a stone fireplace did i just convince you to whitewash yours.
Then i laid down my drop cloth and was ready to start painting.
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.
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How did you like your results.
Whitewash is nothing more than white paint that is thinned down so that it has a watery consistency.
If you re concerned about the paint not adhering add a little more paint and always do a test spot first to see if you like the color and the way it looks when applied.
Apply the whitewash mixture one small section at a time.
Mix the water and paint to form your whitewash.
Whitewashing your fireplace with chalk paint is one option for this technique.
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.
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.
Can you whitewash a stone fireplace.
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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Have you ever whitewashed a stone fireplace.