This is a great technique and the results are stunning on my fireplace. It totally transformed my old, painted fireplace, cost me about $60 in supplies at Lowe’s. The grout bag was really heavy, so I filled it about half way. I bought 2 grout bags and I used both because the bag got really messy and I didn’t want to take the time to wash it out. I used a large, metal putty knife to scrape the grout. I did not use a sponge to smooth, I liked the look of just scraping the grout. After the grout had partially dried on each section, I brushed off the excess with a damp sponge. This is definitely a 2 person job, so get someone to help if you want to finish a large fireplace in one day. I recruited my sister to help and it took us about 4 hours to schmear my fireplace.
You stated the very reason I’ve been hesitating! When I heard that, I knew I’d found the right video! Thank you! You want shallow grout lines, I actually have to fill mine in.
Americans actually seem to like the sloppy messy looking brickwork and even call it “ the farmhouse look “ or even the “ grunge look “ ( hilarious) I personally Do NOT but if someone actually wanted to Pay Me to Slop Up their brickwork I would probably try to just use White Portland and mason sand ( the white masons sand) and splash it up that way Why use Grout? Way more expensive and not really compatible with brick like mortar is. I need to find out what German Shmearing actually is first though probably a specific mix?
I've been looking at different techniques to do this and I think I like this one the best. I loved the final result.
This is a great technique and the results are stunning on my fireplace. It totally transformed my old, painted fireplace, cost me about $60 in supplies at Lowe’s. The grout bag was really heavy, so I filled it about half way. I bought 2 grout bags and I used both because the bag got really messy and I didn’t want to take the time to wash it out. I used a large, metal putty knife to scrape the grout. I did not use a sponge to smooth, I liked the look of just scraping the grout. After the grout had partially dried on each section, I brushed off the excess with a damp sponge. This is definitely a 2 person job, so get someone to help if you want to finish a large fireplace in one day. I recruited my sister to help and it took us about 4 hours to schmear my fireplace.
You stated the very reason I’ve been hesitating! When I heard that, I knew I’d found the right video! Thank you! You want shallow grout lines, I actually have to fill mine in.
So glad you enjoyed the video! Good luck on your project! Thanks for leaving a comment.
Love the look. I am going to give it a try! Great instructions on your video.
Good luck. Be sure to practice on a section that is the least visible. Thanks for watching.
Great tutorial! Super easy to follow. Love the reveal to your wife at the end!
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! Glad you enjoyed the video.
That actually came out really nice.. Very easy instructions👍👍
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That came out beautiful! Wish I’d watched you before I did mine!
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Thanks Butch
Beautiful!!
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Definitely following this technique!
Would love to know how it turned out and how easy it was! Thanks for watching!
I really love it!
Nice work!
What made you not use mortar?
Mostly because my mortar joints are so shallow. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!
Makes sense! I’m doing this on fresh newly installed thin bricks for a backsplash
Americans actually seem to like the sloppy messy looking brickwork and even call it “ the farmhouse look “ or even the “ grunge look “ ( hilarious) I personally Do NOT but if someone actually wanted to Pay Me to Slop Up their brickwork I would probably try to just use White Portland and mason sand ( the white masons sand) and splash it up that way Why use Grout? Way more expensive and not really compatible with brick like mortar is. I need to find out what German Shmearing actually is first though probably a specific mix?
I don't understand at all. It looked like a great fireplace before and now it's a smeared mess?!?
No disrespect Butch, but it wasn't the best looking fireplace before, it looks even worse now