You did a great job. I love your attention to detail getting the bricks to line up on each side, etc. Your new home is beautiful! I love the floors too.
We have a bigger "column" that separates the bedrooms from our living room and contains a closet as well. I have thought that it would look nice to make it a feature with brick paneling, etc. but wasn't sure how to handle the seamed edges - thank you for taking the time to show how you did it! It looks great!
The corners aren’t perfect, but simply filling them in and smoothing them out with drywall mud really helped it blend in and look more finished. The great thing is that since real bricks aren’t “perfect”, your fake seams don’t have to be 😉
The column looks great, Shara. The 'white wash' technique was an excellent idea. Your new home is beautiful and your personal touches are making it even more attractive. Thanks for sharing the video with us.
Thanks so much! I can’t wait to do some more practical projects in here to make it function a little smoother for us. Next stop-redoing our closet! Haha
Once again your creativity shines! The brick definitely adds an interest point and the white you added really toned down the red. Great job as always! 👍👍
Shara, your faux brick turned out great! I really like how you customized the look with drywall compound. Your attention to detail (lining up the corners) adds to the realistic look of the faux brick. Nice job, keep up the good work!
You’ve done it again Shara!! I really appreciate how you took the extra effort to make the bricks match on each side, so it looks just about as realistic as possible. I’m not sure that I have a location in my house where this would work, but as soon as I show it to my wife/interior decorator, I’ll quickly “discover the perfect place” for it!! 😠 😊 Oh, and I know I’m a man and I have no sense of what is fashionable when it comes to women’s glasses, but they all looked the same to me!! They look great on you, don’t get me wrong, but I’d say you definitely have a type! 😉 😂 🤣
I like that! It really changes the feel of that space. And when you said "First i went and got my tape measure from the shop..." I was like - "and I never found it again after that" lol
I really like that. Great decision to line up the "bricks" on the corners. You have the perfect property. When my wife and I are ready to buy a house, that is a must for me. Must have a dedicated shop space.
I feel like centering the pattern helps make it look more realistic. Having a separate shop had its pros and cons haha. But I think I like it better than attached. I THINK 😅
That was a neat idea and it turned out looking great. You did a good job of cutting and lining up the bricks which I think had to have been very challenging. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks so much for watching! Taking the time to think through and line up the bricks is kind of a pain, but does make a big difference in how realistic it looks.
Shara, I don't see any grass growing under your feet! You took this project a couple of steps further than I would of with the addition of drywall mud for added character. The final result really surprised me and looks incredible. I think the trim at the bottom fits and compliments the pillar but I agree with you the top is off a bit. It feels a bit clunky like it is an inch too big or something. I wonder how long the top trim will be there before you change it. I'm sure many more new home projects to come. Thanks for Sharing!
I’ve actually been trying to convince Danny to do a wood stove with a vent pipe up the column and build out the other two sides so it’s hollow for the pipe. If we do that, I’d do real brick tile…but that may be a next winter project. I’ll leave it alone until we decide 😉 but it probably won’t be too long haha
@@WoodshopDiaries I've had a wood stove. Actually the heaviest thing I ever picked up with my dolly when I removed it. Lot's of dirt and bugs. You might want to think about a pellet stove if your going down that road. But, your the designer, it's your house and your money. I'm just sitting here enjoying your activities and appreciating your skills. Thanks for Sharing!
Hi Shara. Nice work as always! The drywall mud makes all the difference here. If you happen to know, would you be willing to share the green paint color on your back wall. I love it. 😊
ALL of the new glasses are adoreable on you. Sold me! I'll be checking them out for sure. Love the prices. Also Love the faux brick, will be trying it out on a couple of projects. I've seen the whitewash look too. Love them all. Ty so much for the idea and great video, instruction especially. Those kitty cats cant stand mamas who are busy all the time. They think they must be the center of attention always. Your fur baby looks just like my Luna. Also a nipper. Lol. Ty Shara, always the very best.
I actually just ordered a 5th pair. I may have a problem 😂😂 so glad you enjoyed the project! We have two cats…one is a little skittish and the other is plain trouble (he’s the one in the video haha). Pets can be a pain, but I don’t know what we’d do without them 💕
If the word feature is synonymous with eye-sore, then most of my woodworking projects could be considered "features". Okay, putting the mud on the brick was a great opportunity to slap that stuff on with your hand. My cat used to bit me also. Somewhere along the way I heard that she did that as a sign of affection. That looks really cool and it seemed super easy to do. Thanks.
That’s a really nice way to customize the column. I’ve always wondered how one could make the faux brick panels look neater than the usual, typical ‘red brick’ that you normally see. This is really great! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Your new home is certainly beginning to look like “Shara’s” been there!!! Lol….
Yes it is. Since I’m on the fence about this column and my future plans for it, I didn’t want to invest in the brick tiles quite yet. This is a great alternative in the mean time while I come up with a more finalized idea for what I want to do with this permanently.
i like what you've done to the pillar. great choice! thanks for showing this..i have a wall that i want to do some old red brick look to it. since it costs extra for the contractors to do it, this is giving me a new idea! I might attempt that myself. You didn't mention sealing the wall. I assume after sending, nothing else is needed?
Cool upgrade, isn't that mud technique called German Schmear? I think I remember an episode of Fixer Upper when Chip did that on actual brick on the outside of a flip house. Cool option to spice things up 👍🏽
I used them ages ago for a fake brick fireplace and always knew they had potential but didn’t have a lot of opportunities. But they do look surprisingly realistic!
It’s there because it is obviously a load bearing column. If you removed it the depth of a beam to cover that span would be at least 12” and would affect hvac ducts running in the ceiling. Your ceiling height would drop at least a foot of that was done.
@@WoodshopDiaries You did make a point to say that you checked to see if it was load bearing, but that it turned out not to be. Isn’t it impressive how people can sit at their computers and know more about your house than you do?
@@WoodshopDiaries I didn’t realize you were a structural engineer like me. So sorry. But, you do have three small wing walls, 2 in the dining room and one in your kitchen that line up where the column is, so there is probably more you don’t realize unless you look at those areas as well. But you probably just looked above the column and saw that part wasn’t structural so thought it was safe. That’s why you should always check with an engineer, there would be at least five areas I would look before verifying that it wasn’t structural.
How did she make the corner look so great at the outer corner (i.e. not exposing the side of the panel once she cut the panel) --noting that I didn't see her "miter" the corner. Or is it just hard to see -- that one panel is overlapping the other at the outer corner?
I didn’t miter the panel and the column had uneven dimensions so there were places they overlapped and places with gaps all the way up. So I filled and blended it all in using drywall mud and sanding
The end brick detail was great! Making the faux brick column tricks you into thinking it was original and structural. Great call!
That was my thought too…maybe since it’s “brick” it’ll look like it was structural and serving an important purpose haha. Thanks so much for watching!
Hope the 🐶 and 😺 get along well. Great idea!!
Haha the dog and the orange cat do, but the dog and our gray cat aren’t the best of friends 😅
You did a great job. I love your attention to detail getting the bricks to line up on each side, etc. Your new home is beautiful! I love the floors too.
We have a bigger "column" that separates the bedrooms from our living room and contains a closet as well. I have thought that it would look nice to make it a feature with brick paneling, etc. but wasn't sure how to handle the seamed edges - thank you for taking the time to show how you did it! It looks great!
The corners aren’t perfect, but simply filling them in and smoothing them out with drywall mud really helped it blend in and look more finished. The great thing is that since real bricks aren’t “perfect”, your fake seams don’t have to be 😉
The column looks great, Shara. The 'white wash' technique was an excellent idea. Your new home is beautiful and your personal touches are making it even more attractive.
Thanks for sharing the video with us.
Thanks so much! I can’t wait to do some more practical projects in here to make it function a little smoother for us. Next stop-redoing our closet! Haha
@@WoodshopDiaries Don't stress about the closets.......just keep the doors shut!
Once again your creativity shines! The brick definitely adds an interest point and the white you added really toned down the red. Great job as always! 👍👍
Thank you! It definitely stands out a lot more than the plain drywall.
Shara, your faux brick turned out great! I really like how you customized the look with drywall compound. Your attention to detail (lining up the corners) adds to the realistic look of the faux brick. Nice job, keep up the good work!
Thanks so much for watching! So glad you enjoyed it!
Clever way to add some visual interest. I love seeing these projects of your new home updates.
Appreciate the advice to consider patterns so they line up side to side. Well done!
Thank you! Taking time to center them really helps it look more realistic
Taking the time to match up the brick patterns made this look awesome!
It's a great add! My wife wants to update the back splash behind our range top! That mdf board looks perfect for our project!
Your new home is so pretty. I'm sure it will be more beautiful with your unique and smart ideas!
You’ve done it again Shara!! I really appreciate how you took the extra effort to make the bricks match on each side, so it looks just about as realistic as possible. I’m not sure that I have a location in my house where this would work, but as soon as I show it to my wife/interior decorator, I’ll quickly “discover the perfect place” for it!! 😠 😊
Oh, and I know I’m a man and I have no sense of what is fashionable when it comes to women’s glasses, but they all looked the same to me!! They look great on you, don’t get me wrong, but I’d say you definitely have a type! 😉 😂 🤣
I like that! It really changes the feel of that space. And when you said "First i went and got my tape measure from the shop..." I was like - "and I never found it again after that" lol
Haha soooooo many trips back and forth because I left it somewhere else when I needed it here 😂😂
I really like that. Great decision to line up the "bricks" on the corners. You have the perfect property. When my wife and I are ready to buy a house, that is a must for me. Must have a dedicated shop space.
I feel like centering the pattern helps make it look more realistic. Having a separate shop had its pros and cons haha. But I think I like it better than attached. I THINK 😅
Great idea and the results are very cool. Adding the drywall mud was a nice touch.
That was a neat idea and it turned out looking great. You did a good job of cutting and lining up the bricks which I think had to have been very challenging. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks so much for watching! Taking the time to think through and line up the bricks is kind of a pain, but does make a big difference in how realistic it looks.
Shara, I don't see any grass growing under your feet! You took this project a couple of steps further than I would of with the addition of drywall mud for added character. The final result really surprised me and looks incredible. I think the trim at the bottom fits and compliments the pillar but I agree with you the top is off a bit. It feels a bit clunky like it is an inch too big or something. I wonder how long the top trim will be there before you change it. I'm sure many more new home projects to come. Thanks for Sharing!
I’ve actually been trying to convince Danny to do a wood stove with a vent pipe up the column and build out the other two sides so it’s hollow for the pipe. If we do that, I’d do real brick tile…but that may be a next winter project. I’ll leave it alone until we decide 😉 but it probably won’t be too long haha
@@WoodshopDiaries I've had a wood stove. Actually the heaviest thing I ever picked up with my dolly when I removed it. Lot's of dirt and bugs. You might want to think about a pellet stove if your going down that road. But, your the designer, it's your house and your money. I'm just sitting here enjoying your activities and appreciating your skills. Thanks for Sharing!
That’s good to know! We are weighing the pros and cons of wood vs gas, but pellets are definitely something to consider as well!
Man! You did the damn thing with that column. I never seen faux brick look so good! Nicely done.
Thanks so much! For the ease, time, and price, it’s a great alternative to the real deal!
I honestly think the trim at the top looks really nice. Keep up the great videos they are very good and informative.
Thanks so much!
Hi Shara. Nice work as always! The drywall mud makes all the difference here. If you happen to know, would you be willing to share the green paint color on your back wall. I love it. 😊
Hi! Thank you! It’s SW evergreen 😊
I really like this idea. I was going to try fake brick wall paper but this looks much better and probably easier!
ALL of the new glasses are adoreable on you. Sold me! I'll be checking them out for sure. Love the prices. Also Love the faux brick, will be trying it out on a couple of projects. I've seen the whitewash look too. Love them all. Ty so much for the idea and great video, instruction especially. Those kitty cats cant stand mamas who are busy all the time. They think they must be the center of attention always. Your fur baby looks just like my Luna. Also a nipper. Lol. Ty Shara, always the very best.
I actually just ordered a 5th pair. I may have a problem 😂😂 so glad you enjoyed the project! We have two cats…one is a little skittish and the other is plain trouble (he’s the one in the video haha). Pets can be a pain, but I don’t know what we’d do without them 💕
Superb idea!! Going to do this in my basement with my Lally columns.
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Ooh I need a video on how to make that faux fireplace 😍
C'est original !!! joli travail bravo à bientôt salut Jeannot 🛠😉
Looks fantastic as do your new glasses ……I did a similar thing in my ply lined work shop but used brick effect wallpaper 💚🙏🇮🇪
I haven’t tried the wallpaper but I’ve seen it and it looks pretty neat!
When I first saw it I thought it is real brick, but then you said it is made out of panels I thought "This looks real". Thumbs up
It does look surprisingly real! I’ve always been impressed with this stuff. For the price, it’s a great alternative to the real deal
Fantastic, Shara! 😃
Brilliant idea! And it turned out amazing! Well done!!!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thanks so much for watching! Hope you had a great weekend!
Good eye on the details, nice work👍🏼
Thanks so much!!
If the word feature is synonymous with eye-sore, then most of my woodworking projects could be considered "features". Okay, putting the mud on the brick was a great opportunity to slap that stuff on with your hand. My cat used to bit me also. Somewhere along the way I heard that she did that as a sign of affection. That looks really cool and it seemed super easy to do. Thanks.
Haha I feel the same about mine sometimes. Eyesore=feature 😂 so glad you liked the mud technique. It adds a fun texture.
Really nice... I did the samething to my family room.
Awesome! It’s pretty trendy lately it seems
Nice little update. Keep up the great work.
"Gettin' all fancy" moves from the shop to the house!
Haha far from fancy over here 😂
Just love this! great job!
Thanks so much!
Very cool and super sharp 💯🤙🏾
Thanks so much!
That’s a really nice way to customize the column. I’ve always wondered how one could make the faux brick panels look neater than the usual, typical ‘red brick’ that you normally see. This is really great! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Your new home is certainly beginning to look like “Shara’s” been there!!! Lol….
Thanks so much! I hope you had a great one too and a great weekend!
super gemacht gefällt mir sehr gut 👍👍 mach weiter so
Looks awesome Shara! Been wanting faux stone or brick siding when I get the but man is it pricey
Yes it is. Since I’m on the fence about this column and my future plans for it, I didn’t want to invest in the brick tiles quite yet. This is a great alternative in the mean time while I come up with a more finalized idea for what I want to do with this permanently.
Sweet! I may have to find a place for some brick.
i like what you've done to the pillar. great choice! thanks for showing this..i have a wall that i want to do some old red brick look to it. since it costs extra for the contractors to do it, this is giving me a new idea! I might attempt that myself. You didn't mention sealing the wall. I assume after sending, nothing else is needed?
Thank you! After sanding, I just wiped down the dust off the column and it’s good to go 👍
Well done, as always excellent 👏 👍👌
Thanks so much!
Cool upgrade, isn't that mud technique called German Schmear? I think I remember an episode of Fixer Upper when Chip did that on actual brick on the outside of a flip house. Cool option to spice things up 👍🏽
very cool idea thank you for sharing
I get having a detail oriented, analytical mind. I am the same I just wish I had your patience to bring it to life
Haha my patience is quite limited most days 😅😅
Kaka idola saya selalu kreatif 🙏👍👍
Looks great!
Thank you!
lovely; did you put shelves or decor on the inside of the column?
Le quedaron hermosos esos muros. Felicidades
love it
Thank you!
I walk by these all the time wondering where they’d go. . . Now I’m thinking adding “white” brick to the finished basement.
I used them ages ago for a fake brick fireplace and always knew they had potential but didn’t have a lot of opportunities. But they do look surprisingly realistic!
I'm propably alone with this tought... but I liked the original column. It connected the the space better..
To each their own 👍
It’s there because it is obviously a load bearing column. If you removed it the depth of a beam to cover that span would be at least 12” and would affect hvac ducts running in the ceiling. Your ceiling height would drop at least a foot of that was done.
I’m glad you’re sure without crawling into the attic and actually looking at anything. It’s a room divider. It isn’t structural.
@@WoodshopDiaries You did make a point to say that you checked to see if it was load bearing, but that it turned out not to be. Isn’t it impressive how people can sit at their computers and know more about your house than you do?
It’s very impressive.
@@WoodshopDiaries I didn’t realize you were a structural engineer like me. So sorry. But, you do have three small wing walls, 2 in the dining room and one in your kitchen that line up where the column is, so there is probably more you don’t realize unless you look at those areas as well. But you probably just looked above the column and saw that part wasn’t structural so thought it was safe. That’s why you should always check with an engineer, there would be at least five areas I would look before verifying that it wasn’t structural.
That’s super really looks like a brick 🧱 wall
It does look surprisingly realistic!
How did she make the corner look so great at the outer corner (i.e. not exposing the side of the panel once she cut the panel) --noting that I didn't see her "miter" the corner. Or is it just hard to see -- that one panel is overlapping the other at the outer corner?
I didn’t miter the panel and the column had uneven dimensions so there were places they overlapped and places with gaps all the way up. So I filled and blended it all in using drywall mud and sanding
@@WoodshopDiaries Ahh. I figured that at the end of the vid when you you rubbed the mud on 'em. Looks good. Great job! Thanks!
Personal teste, but in this way is too much white. I prefer the red original color for the brick
You’re welcome to not add the mud 👍
hermosa mujer y gran talento.
👍👍👍👍
Thank you 👍
I personally would have used brick tiles, for a more realistic look
Because I’m not 100% sure what I want to do with this column long term, this is a much easier and inexpensive option for a temporary update.
I would be concerned that the column is structural support and couldn’t be removed.
It’s not. We’ve looked. But we didn’t remove it so no worries either way.