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Not everyone likes painted brick, but we were grateful to help the homeowners change the exterior to one they love.

We recommend grouting first. If you do that step second, you run the risk of having to do touch ups. Also, for the soot marks, you could try a stain blocking primer. Some paint stores can even tint certain primers for you that you can use as a base color! Good luck on your project! Reach out again if you need more help!

We hear you - the stairs were a design choice we didn’t love but were part of the homeowner’s request, and we always try to respect their vision.

We’re so glad we could help! Good luck with your project!

Certainly! For the majority of the stones, we used Romabio Classico Limewash in Riposo Beige. For the accent colors, we used Romabio Classico Limewash in Nube Gray and Cristallo White as well as Romabio Venetian Glaze tinted to BM Iron Ore Hope that helps!!

It’s the matte finish over the sequins that appears to have that velvety texture. But nothing ever feels like the real thing! 😉

Great question - it's Romabio's color Riposo Beige. Hope that helps!

Painted brick isn't for everyone. But we appreciate you checking out our video!

Hahaha - glad you enjoyed the video!

Yes, but for an exterior finish, if your stone is repainted, we recommend using Romabio MicroGrip Primer first. It will strengthen the bonding for the surface since it will be exposed to weather elements. Hope that helps!

@@yourhomerenewed I also will be painting my fake stone (concrete type material). Would you suggest the same primer above (romabio microgrip) on bare material for exterior?

Thanks so much! We appreciate you watching!

Before we begin any house, we provide a swatch for the homeowner with different distressing looks and have them approve which look they want. So each homeowner has their own taste. We're happy to help them create the look they want for their home, but we get it - limewashing isn't for everyone. We appreciate you checking out the video and taking the time to comment!

That is a great question! Whenever we work in small areas, we like to work in small sections and use a water bottle and rags to distress. This is a great idea for us to create a video for - thanks for asking this and giving us inspiration! 😉

@yourhomerenewed thank you I will use that method and keep an eye out for the video.

That is an excellent question! We do not apply a sealant, however Romabio does offer one that doesn't have a sheen and allows the finish to still look natural. It's called mineral shield. The biggest issue with heat is if you painted inside a firebox of a fireplace where the flames would have direct contact. We've had no issues with the heat that is generated from the fireplace to the surrounding masonry surfaces. Hope that helps and thanks for reaching out!

Thank you! 😊 It's been 5 years and we still love it!

Thanks!

A larger sponge does make the job quicker. I would suggest steering clear of a typical kitchen sponge. 😉

Each homeowner prefers a different look and our job is help them love their home by creating the perfect look for them. We enjoy both solid and distressed finishes! Thanks for taking the time to comment!

That's your choice but limewash is very popular and people will pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for a limewashed house

So glad you found inspo! Let us know how it turns out!

How’d it go?

We agree, but there were some issues with an add on that didn't have continuity with the home, so this was the perfect solution for the homeowner and we were happy to help them out! Thanks for taking the time to comment!

Yes it will! It's always better to start with a higher dilution rate if you are wanting a lighter finish. And remember - Classico limewash can be tinted to custom colors, so you can lean more toward warmer colors if you are wanting to stay away from white. Hope that helps and good luck with your project. Reach out anytime if you have questions!

We completely agree! Those steps going down each side with that pottery as the focal piece is what does it for us! thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

Thanks - so glad you enjoyed it!

That is an excellent question and it all boils down to the type of paint. Acrylic based paints do not have breathability like limewash does. It's a plastic (elastomeric) paint and when water gets trapped between the paint and brick, that's what causes those types of paints to bubble and peel. Think of limewash like stain - it soaks into the brick and becomes a part of the masonry and that's how the brick can still breathe and wick away any moisture. Since it's finely crushed stone, it's like painting your house with rock. Hope that helps answer your question - feel free to reach out if you have any more! We completely geek out over this product and would love to share more if you need it! 😉

@@yourhomerenewed Thank you, yes I would like more information. I have brick facade on my home so I don't know if the limewash product would work/ be necessary. It looks SO good and my 80s house definitely needs it.

Linewash allows the brick to breathe, which is necessary for longevity

That is an option you can turn on and off. Sometimes those captions get automatically turned on. Hope that helps and thanks for taking the time to watch!

If it's an airless sprayer with a large enough tip, that should work. Our suggestion is to remove the filters and use a 519 or 521 size spray tip. Good luck with your project and thanks for reaching out!

We looked into that years ago, and then learned that the formulation of Romabio's product has been passed down for generations so we trusted the authenticity of their Limewash.

Thanks for your input and yep, it's removable!

No problem. I am starting to limewash my home next week. I'm going with Riposo Beige by Romabio. I can't wait and thank you for the tips!​ @@yourhomerenewed

Yeah, it's not for everyone, but the homeowners loved the final look!

Thanks so much!

According to the product description, limewashing allows the brick to breathe. Unlike painting the brick which can trap moisture and cause mold to grow.

Yes! This is why we chose Romabio products to begin with. We were worried that our brick wouldn't breathe. You're applying crushed limestone which soaks into the brick becoming a part of the surface allowing the porosity to remain the same. Hope that helps!

That's a great question and we actually did that for our own home. However, the patina process takes a long time. After 5 years, our almost solid limewash looked the same and we ended up distressing it using a pressure washer. This speaks to the quality of the product, but keep in mind that that natural process may take longer than expected.

Glad it was helpful! We love how simple the application is with such a dramatic effect!

It's a huge help for people who can't handle messes like us!

Thanks so much!

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where do you get that from and is it the same look as limewash? does it let the brick breath?

Yes - those elastomeric properties are the worst for allowing the brick to breathe! We'll have to check out your stains - that sounds super interesting! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

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Thanks so much!

We love the look of dark academia and are actually updating our kitchen with that same moody vibe. I'll be adding some of those elements to that makeover so stay tuned! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! 💕

We have used a sprayer many times, but that extra element of back brushing truly makes the finish the prettiest in our opinion. Otherwise, it will look like paint is sitting on top of the brick rather than being calcified to the brick.

@@yourhomerenewed thanks for that tip. Live in Nashville. Went to several Big Box stores in 15 mi area. Most paint desks have NEVER heard of Limewash, white wash, German schmear. Big box desks did not even know they carried limewash and had to pull pictures up on the internet to show them. Around here, you either leave the brick or paint it. Called 4 contractors for estimates. We have a 2.5 story house. Very high. To do was $12k-15k and none had ever done before. "Just not done around here." was what they said. So we will do ourselves.

You don't have to distress it, but it is formulated to patina over time. If you are wanting a permanent finish - try @romabio Masonry Flat.

It will distress naturally over time and look a lot better than the random spots this guy put all over his house. If you want to keep it looking fully covered, you will need to re-coat every few years, depending on where you live.