The limewash process gives an old-world, antiqued/weathered look. Some of the brick color remains exposed, which results in a warmth you just wouldn’t have with a painted brick.

I'm sharing an easy way to lighten and brighten a dark and drab fireplace using chalk paint! My technique for a chalk painted firep...

A contractor contacted me several months ago about refurbishing the dated, brick fireplace in a flip he was doing.

After spending endless hours on Pinterest scrolling through beautiful before/after pictures of painted fireplaces, you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and remodel your fireplace with paint. Now you’ve got another decision to make. Do you want a whitewash fireplace or a limewash fireplace? What’s the difference in whitewash and limewash anyway? To put it […]

If you are looking for an easy update with a lot of impact, a whitewashed brick fireplace is right up your alley! This update is fast (like 1-2 hours), cheap (free even if you have leftover paint), and crazy transformative! Below I’ll share with you the process I used to whitewash this brick fireplace. Disclaimer:

Interior lime wash is a traditional technique used to finish brick fireplaces or walls. Lime wash is made from slaked lime, which is a type of calcium hydroxide that has been mixed with water. The resulting paste is then mixed with pigments to create a range of colors. Lime wash has a number of benefits…

Check out this stunning fireplace design! Our client chose a floor-to-ceiling brick surround, complemented by a beautiful wooden mantel. The built-in cabinetry and floating shelves add both style and functionality, making this the perfect living space! Builder: @restorebuildanddesign Design: @hawkinsandgraydesign Photos: @lyndseymariephotography

We absolutely adore brick walls. The last decade has seen homeowners move away from the man-made, polished finishes of the 90’s and embrace interiors with ‘more character and personality’. This has seen more and more homes being adorned by concrete walls, brick wall sections, woodsy ceilings and materials in general that usher in a whole […]

How to Mortar Wash a Brick Fireplace || Brick Fireplace Makeover || Mortar Wash Tutorial || Dimples and Tangles

Crystal Kemp on Instagram: "90’s Brick 🧱 fireplace MAKEOVER! When we moved into this home a year ago, it was 30 years old and the fireplace had never been used but looked brand new! The durability and quality of brick is longstanding so we knew we wanted to keep it, but it needed a major refresh! LIMEWASH enters the chat 💬 I wanted this project to look more rustic and less one solid color of paint. I also wanted it to feel warmer so I chose 3 different tones of limewash to add…