She wrote: “I am planning to whitewash (true whitewash, not paint) my fireplace brick. To clean it first, can I use Stain Solver? If so, what is the process?” I answered Maggie’s question ...

She wrote: “I am planning to whitewash (true whitewash, not paint) my fireplace brick. To clean it first, can I use Stain Solver? If so, what is the process?” I answered Maggie’s question ...

I have bought the best paint and hired professional painters ... I had a phone call with another reader who wanted to put the whitewash on a dated brick fireplace in her living room.

Before covering a brick fireplace or exterior with a fresh ... try an alternative to all-over painting–whitewashing.

Use sandpaper to scrape away any loose rust and paint. Then, brush away debris and ash (especially if you’re whitewashing fireplace brick), or use a vacuum cleaner extension wand. Finally ...

If my whitewash technique does not interest you, then visit a paint store. Virtually every paint manufacturer makes exterior paint formulated for brick and wood. Look for ones that have a blend of ...

Sometimes, even despite attentive maintenance and care, brick masonry fireplaces amass a fair amount soot, mildew, and efflorescence that cumulatively dates a modern home. While a teardown of this ...

She wrote: “I am planning to whitewash (true whitewash, not paint) my fireplace brick. To clean it first, can I use Stain Solver? If so, what is the process?” I answered Maggie’s question ...

If you’re determined to give plain brick a face-lift anyway, consider a smarter alternative to painting, like whitewashing. Whitewashing adds instant character, and its perfectly imperfect ...

She wrote: “I am planning to whitewash (true whitewash, not paint) my fireplace brick. To clean it first, can I use Stain Solver? If so, what is the process?” I answered Maggie’s question ...