Our first step is surface prep.
Whitewash brick fireplace tile.
Rags and wet wipes.
You ll want to inspect your mortar and make sure there are no gaps or cracks.
Comfy old clothes to work in.
If your brick fireplace is already painted then we ll show you a different way to get a similar look later in the article.
Despite the fireplace having not been used in over 30 years there was a lot of soot caked into the brick.
Things you need to whitewash a brick fireplace.
Whitewash brick lighten and brighten surfaces in your living spaces with this easy to master painting technique that mutes the dark tones of red brick walls or fireplaces.
The first thing you need to do is to prepare your fireplace.
Using warm soapy water i scrubbed the brick with a nail brush and let it dry.
The fireplace we re whitewashing is unpainted brick.
A bunch of old newspapers or a drop cloth.