DIY Chalk Painted Brick Fireplace French Country Farmhouse Style
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
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In today's video, I show you how to update that dated brick fireplace with DIY homemade chalk paint using Plaster of Paris and some leftover paint. I had been debating for 3 years on whether or not to paint the brick and finally decided to go for it!
My favorite home décor style is French Country however my house is traditional Georgian so I am trying to blend the styles and make it work. This paint technique definitely brightened my entire living room and added that little bit of old world French flair it needed. I can't wait for my handy husband to complete the look and build the mantle and side cabinets or shelves.
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Xoxoxo!
Out of the many painting methods for brick fireplaces, THIS IS THE ONE I choose! Thanks for posting your method. I’m finally convinced I will not regret painting mine.
I've seen dozens of DIY white wash brick tutorials. This one was simply the best! Your way of doing it had more style to the brick, you've truly created the original white wash look! Others have tried and failed by diluting paint with water, and just painted the bricks away. They didnt add the secret ingredient, which was the dabbing on each brick, keeping some of the original color of the brick, to peak through. Plus, you used plaster of paris, which I think, gave it that gorg effect. Thank you for sharing...you've inspired me to try this, as im sure you did for many others out there. :)
Auditory description of steps is very well done, easy to follow. Makes it seem simple to accomplish. Thank you...
I researched many videos on how to do an easy technique for German Schmear and found this video to be the best. Instructions were right on and loved that there was no unnecessary talking. My brick came out great. Thank you!
I searched the internet for days to find the right method transform a brick wall in the great room of the home we just purchased. I knew I wanted a German Schmear look, but I was intimidated by the thought of using mortar, I didn't want a whitewash look and I definitely didn't want to just paint it. I felt comfortable with the idea of using paint with plaster of paris and loved your final product. I wanted to have a bit more of the brick show through, but this method allowed me to choose how much or how little I used, which was perfect. I'm so happy with my final product and wanted to say thanks for the inspiration! The back side of this wall is a fireplace in our game room and I'll be extending the treatment as soon as the contractors are done with our remodel.
I found the video very easy to follow and the steps were easy to do.Kudos to DIY…
Thank you!
I absolutely love this. I also love the way you narrated the step by step instructions. So easy to follow.
Hi Amber! Thank you! I painted that fireplace 3 times. 😆 I have another video going darker over top the white. As I mentioned yesterday in WM, I did a fake brick wall in this house. It's all been fun to experiment. Hope you are having a great day! Xoxoxo 🌸
Out of 40 videos I have looked at to make over our fireplace, Your style is by far the best . thank you and you did a great job.
Thank you Kevin! I actually repainted again and then just did it a 3rd time. 😆 I think I am finally settled on a finish. I have another video on the darker finish. Xoxoxo
You have just inspired me to paint our brick wall - my husband is not keen on me painting over bricks. But I know he will love this, I am just going to do it. Thanks
Hi Dora! I usually don't like to do it either but ours looked SO dingy and worn out. It cost me basically nothing since I had everything on hand. I hope you end up liking the result and your husband doesn't get mad at you! Lol! Go for it!!! Let me know how it turns out. 🧡👍🏻 Xoxoxo
Me too...I've been wanting to paint my brick fireplace as well. I love this technique. TY for posting this video.👍
Thank goodness I found your video ... :) Makes complete sense and your method is very sound. Thank you!
The video was great, your detailed instructions, your voice, the backround music, the method of applying the paint and the finished product. Excellent. Thank you
We have an old red brick fireplace in our living space and I have been thinking about painting it. This might just give me the courage to do just that. Thanks for sharing.
I painted that fireplace 3 times before we moved. There are so many options and ways to do the mortar as well. Wish I could come help! 😁 Go for it! Xoxoxo 🌸
This is the nicest result I’ve ever seen & trust me I have watched so many whitewashing fireplace videos! Great job
That came out exactly right. A few years back I rented this old apt. Had a beautiful brick fireplace. The stones were different from yours. It was old and dirty and burnt. Well we painted the room, took up the carpet and left the wood. Then we painted the fireplace exactly the way you just did. The landlord was furious when we told him. But, once he saw it he just loved it. Had us do the fireplace in his home in place of a months rent. So it pays to paint. I love to paint. Have painted lots of things over the years. Yes indeed, paint can do wonders.
I am getting ready to do this to our fireplace in our 1850's farmhouse. I was going to use mortar but think I will do it this way instead. Can't wait to see how I do with this project but it looks quite easy! Yours is beautiful. Thank you for the video!
That sounds like a fun project! I hope it works well for you. I found by using this method with thicker chalk paint, there was almost no mess and no clean up and no extra sanding, scraping or wiping steps! Best of luck! 😉
I have very similar bricks except it’s an entire feature wall that spans the entire width of the lounge and dining area. Been watching a lot of videos on the German smear technique. Looks like we’re going your way! Excited by the project now.. Thank you..
We painted our fireplace today using this method. It turned out so beautifully and we got lots compliments. Thank you.
You should paint the inside of the fireplace black. It looks fabulous.
I've been on the fence about my hearth, now I know what I wanna do. This has inspired me, thank you for sharing.
Hi Shawna! I'm so glad the video helped! I hope it turns out gorgeous for you! Xoxoxo
Absolutely gorgeous..I just did my fireplace. Turned out pretty much like yours using the same technique. It brightens up my family room such a difference well worth it.
i used this method due to less mess..used home depot flat masonry paint..mixed 8 tablespoons of calcium carbonate with 4 tablespoons of water then poured that mixture into a quart of the masonry paint. Went on easy! Dried almost immediately! love how it brightens the entire room.
My first house was a 1940 English Tudor and it had a similar fireplace with brick but only up to the mantel, except it had slate stone on the hearth. I could not decide whether I wanted to paint that brick or not. About 3 years after we purchased my "handyman special" dream home and all the main remodeling was finished, we had to relocate to a different state for health reasons of a family member and had to sell the house. Sigh! I always wonder if the new owners went ahead and painted the brick! I enjoy watching your videos so much because it reminds me of that time and because you have so many decorating ideas out of the ordinary gorgeous!
I enjoyed your technique and mostly the simplicity of how you accomplished the paint project. It's very can-do. Thanks for uploading. I started on my fireplace today, and know how to finish it since watching your video.
Love your work in this..... most of these techniques turn out too white for me.... so I love how more brick comes through on yours. Also love the idea of painting the brick first with whatever color you want to show through! Great job; you make it look so easy!!!!!
I’ve been searching for videos on how to do this and yours is, by far, the best! Great explanation and I love that you explained it without a bunch of gabbing. It looks amazing! I’m going to try it! Thank you! I just subscribed!
Wonderful! I hope your project goes well and you love the results! Thank you for subscribing. I have many more projects to film and share. Xo
Your technique was perfect for me & super easy, Took only 50minutes to complete plus it was cheap to do. This change has completely changed my house in a positive way. Thanks so much. Linda from Florida
I love it!!! So happy it worked for you! ❤️ Xoxoxo
I love your paint technique on your fireplace. Mine was solid white when we purchased the house. Our porch was red brick, which I painted to match both ends of our house. It makes for one cohesive look. I used a wire brush to clean the brick and just painted with a good paint, and a very thick roller of course. It turned out beautifully. I love painted brick. I’m looking forward to more DIY projects of your home.
Hi Susan! I love painted brick, too! If our mortar had not been so dingy, I probably would have left it as is. However, painting it certainly brightened up the room! I will have tons of home renovation videos, but we postponed those until after Christmas because we have too much going on. Keep an eye out for those starting in January! 👍🏻 Have a wonderful weekend! 🧡 Xoxoxo
Came out so different! Great fireplace facelift.
I used this method over the weekend. Turned out beautiful. Added the plaster of Paris to flat white paint.
Awesome Lisa! I'm so glad it worked well for you. 😉👍 I love seeing before and after photos if you want to send them in a message on my Instagram, The Painted South. Have a wonderful rest of your week! Xoxoxo
That looks lovely. I painted the bottom half of my 160 yr old fireplace and then I flushed and wallpapered the top. It made a huge difference. The only advice if give is if you are planning on using the fireplace use paint that can withstand high temperatures
I love painted brick! Looks awesome!
Love this. I’m petrified to try my fireplace because it’s the entire wall. Very large . You did a great job !!
Thank you! I totally understand! I would apply less and step back as you go then add more. I paint that brick 3 times and changed the color after the white. I have more brick tutorials out also. I am currently working on brick in our new home around the wood stove. 😆 I am loving the messy mortar look now. Just gorgeous for it! Xoxoxo
Great project!
Nice job. Was going to ask about why chalk paint but you answered someone else. What I wanted to say is I appreciate your presentation a lot! You just got right to the point describing the items used and how to use them, skipping all the cutsy babbling comedy so many others seem the need to do. Bravo! Music background was also a nice choice and volume appropriate.
Thank you so much Rick! I appreciate your comment because I always want to improve my videos as I go. It helps to hear positive feedback! Xoxoxo!
to me paint is like God touching someone. the piece and the person are both changed beyond all imagination!!! but like you I have painted for years. mostly watercolor. but i have finished furniture for myself. I just love how you can take something and give it your personality and new life.
Luv this method best! Well Done & Thanks! My hubby is happy to hear the recommendation of only 1 person project😆👏🏼
I bet he is! 😆 Xoxoxo
Iam fixing to paint my fireplace. Iam so glad I found you!
Hi Mary! So glad you stopped by! I have 2 videos on painting this fireplace. I recently repainted it, so you might like that look also. Just thought I would share! th-cam.com/video/MW9wz0sOPOs/w-d-xo.html
I hope it turns out great! Xoxoxo
We have a mantel the same brick and we are going to do this , this coming Spring 😃👍Thank you for sharing your ideas😃❤️
My husband had a Triple By Pass Surgery in October , So we need to wait until he gets all his strength back, but I showed him your video and he’s wanting us to give this a go in the spring😃 I can’t wait to do this on our fireplace 😃 You are So creative and talented 😃❤️👍
Texas Lady🤗
Wow! looks way better!
I like how you incorporated plaster of Paris, it seems cleaner and much easier to use instead of mortar. Thank you
Loved your white wash on your fireplace brick! I've been thinking about doing it and now I am going for it! Thanks for sharing!
First time watching one of your videos. I really enjoyed it. Also your voice is very soothing to listen to!
Beautiful
Oh how i wish i had seen this before i had my fireplace painted white. I love your final product; i only like mine. Good job and thank you! Love your hand made brick!
Hi Linda! Thank you! Maybe you can remove small amounts of paint to reveal brick underneath? I really liked our brick but not the dingy mortar. 😉 Have a wonderful weekend! 🧡 Xoxoxo
Thanks for this great video. It worked great on my fireplace. Wish I could post a pic to show the before and after.
Your fireplace came out beautiful. I painted a fireplace like that years ago. It had rounded creekbed stones I think they were called. What a difference it made in our dark living room. Such a simple makeover, but with stunning results.
Thank you! Paint works wonders!!! 🎨👩🎨❤ Xoxoxo
I have not liked (really despised) our fireplace since we bought our house 29 years ago. I am going to try this method in the next few weeks. Currently at home with Covid, not up to a project just yet, but soon!
Hi Suzanne! I hope you are doing well and not suffering from too harsh of CV symptoms! I love brick fireplaces, but they can surely be an eyesore if you don't love them, right? I actually repainted it again in this video-
th-cam.com/video/MW9wz0sOPOs/w-d-xo.html
I am actually adjusting the color, right now, to get it just right and better match my upholstered furniture colors. Best of luck and well wishes to a speedy recovery! 🧡 Xoxoxo
Your fire place looks great
Love it !! I'm from the south also!! Yay, ok I done my fireplace and hearth last February just using the pink putty that turns white, worked great, no paint at all!!
Trying this out today! Thanks for posting your whitewashing method
Thank you for this Method! Ours turned out really nice! 🥰😍
Wonderful! 💜 Xoxoxo
I love it!
My wife and I are getting ready to do ours.... Thank you for doing this Video! Very helpful!
Wonderful! I am so glad you enjoyed the video and it was helpful. Good luck on your project! Xoxoxo
This is on my "to do" list so I'm very glad I caught your video of the process. Thanks so much!
Thank you ! We just bought a house I would like to do that Technitial!! Great job girl
More, More,More please! Love your "techniques" and that you just go for it.
I have just discovered you and I'm working my way thru your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Shelly! I am adding ad many videos as I can! 😁😉🤗 I should have more painting tutorials this summer when I can be outdoors more often. Wishing you the best! Stay safe and healthy! Xoxoxo
I really enjoyed this video! Easy to follow.
I have been wanting to paint my fireplace but my daughter always tells me out of it. Your fireplace looks so good I am definitely going to paint mine. Thanks for the help.
Your tutorial is superb! I’ve been contemplating our fireplace as well..you’ve absolutely inspired me to move forward, thank you! Truly looking forward to more renovations, thanks for sharing ♥️
Yay! Thank you Misty! I hope your fireplace turns out fabulous! Please let me know. 🤗 Thank you for watching and commenting. I will definitely have more renovation videos to share... an entire house worth. Lol! Have a wonderful weekend! Xoxoxo
This is fantastic WOW WOW WOW wish I had a fire place to paint like your, LOVE IT. M
Thank you Monica!!! Xoxoxo
Love this. I’ve been researching so many types of finishes and thought I was going to use German Schmear but wasn’t sure since it’s so permanent. This method seems perfect. Thanks for sharing. I was going to post a pic but don’t see how to do that.
Tag me on IG or send a message! Xoxoxo
We painted ours khaki along with the rest of our walls and it turned out great! (We have a wood stove and used outdoor paint to withstand high temp).
GREAT JOB!
Love the fireplace!
Lovely! I prefer this to German Schmear, the other technique I was looking at. My old bricks have a lot of texture, so I will skip the plaster. Thanks for the video!
It looks beautiful!! I’ve been debating to do mine and now I’m sold after watching your video! Heading to Lowes today😀❤️
That does it! I’m going to do it! I’ve been debating this for 3 yrs! Thank you, thank you. It looks sooo, good!
I have some fake brick behind my bakers rack. It has always been a dark spot but now after watching you I will attempt to lighten it up.
Used your info yesterday and the results were amazing. Wish I could post pics. Thank you!!
Hi Sonia! Yay! I would love to see before and after photos! If you have Instagram, you can send a message with photos attached that way. Thank you! Have a wonderful week and weekend ahead. Xoxoxo
Thank you for inspiring me to do this exact project in my home. Wish me luck. It came out beautiful
That looks soooo much better!
I am looking forward to doing my brick fireplace.I have painted all my white cherub and other things a Mahoney healing chair I am going to distress it .Thank you 🙏🌸
Really great job! I’ve been seriously thinking about painting my brick fireplace too. I’m planning on using a chalk paint that I’ve used on two furniture pieces. For me, I want it all white, milky looking. I’d love to see this room with your furniture styled, even without the mantel or build ins! TFS!🌺
Hey Denise! We are I renovating different areas in the house so I will definitely be sharing everything along the way. I am super excited about the mantle we have planned. I will post videos as soon as each project gets completed! Let me know how your fireplace turns out! If you want a more milky look and less brick showing through, you can go back over it with a thinned down paint to give that white washed look! (Just a thought) Thank you for watching and commenting!
Love this! I had painters do my fireplace in flat white, and while I like it better than the red brick, I don’t love it like I do your finish. Of course, now I want to sand blast it off or repaint and begin again. Your brick is great, probably the hand made ones, and one or two look inside out.
Hi Linda! Thank you! Maybe you can use a wire brush to gently scrap off paint in some areas? Or a paint remover with it? You don't want to damage the brick, but most newer brick is pretty durable. Older brick may be crumbly. Just a thought! Best wishes! Xoxoxo
Don't mess with it. This looks sloppy and half-finished. (I'm a designer)
Enjoyed! Getting readyto employthis method!
Beautiful transformation, I’m getting ready to do our daughters brick fireplace, i like this method the best so I’ll use this on hers. Thank you so much for this video, well done.
Hey Kathryn! I hope it works for you guys! For me, it was less mess and quick drying. Let me know how it turns out! Xo
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I loved the painted brick.
Thank you Carolynjean! I will be releasing a new video in the next day or so showing the new mantle my husband made (and I stained and painted) all decorated for Christmas if you are interested in seeing it that way! 🎄Xoxoxo
Thank you.
I *REALLY* don’t like the white mortar. Is there a way to go over the gray (the one that is…well, mostly on there) in spots with some brown glaze in spots and maybe a white glazing type technique in other spots? I *LOVE* that island!!! That’s gotta feel good! Good to see you smiling! :) I wish I could come over and help ya with that brick! I would if I could, but I’m in Kansas City! Your frustration with it makes me feel so bad for ya! I think some of it is just overthinking, the lighting, the other colors in the kitchen or lack there of (for now)…but mostly overthinking!! Honestly, that’s a huge (YUGE!!!) project to take on by yourself! I bet now that the island situation is settled, it’ll be much easier! I love that ochre color!!! Love the placemats too! And, those little blue jars! Ugh….WANT! Lol I can’t even! Whadda, I know anyway!?!? Keep smiling!! Keep us in the loop!
YOU DID A GREAT JOB, LOVE IT
I have wanted to paint my gray fireplace but my husband is dead set against it. Yours is beautiful!
Great video and its the look I am trying to achieve. Very helpful.
You have come into my life at the right time.. I have a fireplace just like yours and had no idea what to do with it. My next problem is what to do with the dull rough sanded boards surrounding the fireplace. They are dark mottled rough dark brown. If you've ever done something like that let me know.
Hello Roberta! Without seeing it, I hate to offer advice, but here goes... lol. Can the wood be taken off and planed down? Or possibly even have trim added to it to create a different style also? Wood is easily transformed with the right tools and sandpaper. I always look at the shape of something, because anything can be painted or even just restained. I wish I could see exactly what you are working with so I could help more. Best wishes! Xoxoxo
I just did mine yesterday and could not believe how good that looks, so happy! But then I saw your other video where you repainted it)))) it does look great though, both variations, just wanted to thank you for making this video, since your brick just the same as mine, and it worked perfectly!!!
Yay! I'm so glad your project turned out great! We actually just sold that house a few days ago and I will miss the fireplace. If you ever decide to change the color again, it is very easy and the options are endless with paint! Thank you for leaving a kind message. I'm so glad the video helped. 🤗 Have a wonderful week! Xoxoxo
@@thepaintedsouth I hope you enjoy your new home! Yes, I watched how you did it, and loved the depth and dimensions that you created with diff. paint colors!!! Super creative!
Thank you again!
Im doing this TODAY!!!
Awesome! Let me know how it turns out for you! Xoxoxo
That’s very pretty!
Beautiful transformation...
Thank you Vicki! Xoxoxo
I love your style!!! You make things look so easy. Not sure I could accomplish what you do. I sure would love to. 👍🏼
Love the outcome! Can you list everything you used please? So far your method has been my favorite!
Hi Kaitlin! Thank you! I'm so glad you liked it! Here is what I used, but you can certainly used a variety of similar products and get the same result. I just used what I had on hand.
•Plaster of Paris (adjust amount to achieve desired consistency)
•Glidden Paint with Primer in Eggshell finish (soft white color)
•3" wide Chip Brush (cut bristles down to 1" length)
•Paint stir stick
•Mixing container
•Hot water, but you can omit that step and add directly to paint if you want a thicker, textured consistency.
Looks easy. Can’t wait to get started. Love your technique it’s just the look I wanted.
Thank you Linda! It was very easy and not too messy. 😉 I hope your project turns out awesome. I'm sure it will. Best wishes! 🤗😘Xoxoxo
This was great
I am watching this video on behalf of a friend with a brick fireplace. This is the best method for indoor brick that I have seen so far. I am going to search for the best product to use for her to randomly stain some bricks soft black and other other brown. So it is not just red showing through. The concern here being that the darker stain does not blend in with wet white paint/plaster mix when she is applying the white washing. If you have suggestions for the under stain, I would really appreciate it. Beautiful work and thank you for sharing.
Hi Marie! You are a great friend to help her so much. 🤗 You are exactly right about the stain bleeding through the paint. There is a possibility it wouldn't, but I would suggest using chalk paints in darker colors over the red brick in certain areas or cover as much as she wants. Darker grays and browns will tone it down and look great peeking through the white. There are many premade colors or she could DIY her own with the same method I used for the white paint, but in dark colors. I hope that helps! Let me know how it turns out! I would love to see photos if you want to send them on my Instagram page- The Painted South. I hope you have a wonderful week! Xoxoxo
This turned out so beautiful.
Wow that looks great,I love it
Thank you!
Looks great, I have a fireplace that I've been wanting to paint!
Wow that looks Awesome.
Thank you Yulanda! Xoxoxo
Looks great!
I'm so excited to try this method of painting my brick! My brick is not a fireplace but in my kitchen (surrounds my double ovens, stovetop/indoor grill.) Should I seal the brick around my stovetop? Also - if I cannot get the shading exactly as I want, could I just cover the entire brick (solidly paint)? What are your thoughts?
Wow... just beautiful! Thanks for the great idea! I have pretty ugly brick.. more red, so I may take your advice and paint a color first before brushing white
Love how it turned out!