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German Smear Technique. A tutorial for DIY brick mortar wash.

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German Smear Technique. A tutorial for DIY brick mortar wash.

127,942 views October 25, 2017 1:16

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We tried this DIY German smear technique on our fireplace. We'll show you how to do it in your own home if you want to give it a try! This technique can also be called a brick mortar wash.

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1. Brick tiles used on our fireplace: fave.co/2tuaqz8


2. We used this type of mortar: fave.co/2jHNreU



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The Heathered Nest published this 1:16 video tutorial on October 25, 2017. It has been watched 127,942 times on YouTube.

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  • DIY German Schmear: a $15 Fireplace Makeover (With Video) heatherednest.com

    How to do a German smear DIY whitewash brick technique: 1. Before you begin…have a CLEAR picture in your head! There are BUNCHES of different looks for painted brick, whitewashed brick, mortar washed or german smear bri…

  • German Smear 101 and How to Get the Look at Home - Bob Vila bobvila.com

    Mortar adheres strongly to masonry, so your German smear will be permanent once dry. When necessary, spray exterior brick with a garden hose to remove built-up dirt or dust.

  • How to German Smear a Brick Fireplace - HGTV hgtv.com

    The technique goes by a few names — mortar wash, German smear, or German schmear (isn’t that what you do to a bagel?). But no matter what you call it, this simple project will transform a basic brick fireplace into a co…

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