Clean it off really well using soap and water and a stiff brush... TSP will work well too... the objective is to get off any smoke or oily residue from burning wood etc..and have a clean surface to start with.. so the brick absorbs the paint or whitewash more evenly.
White wash: 1 part paint, 3 parts water. brush on, wipe down, repeat until it looks the way you want... at least 2 coats sealer (matte, satin, or eggshell)
I was wondering if you could help me with something -- I have an entirely oak kitchen. I know it's the rage now to paint or gel stain cabinets. I've been considering ...
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We are buying a home with a grey painted fireplace. I would like to whitewash it so that it is mostly white but with a hint of brick showing...barely. I was thinkin...
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We have built-ins on either side of our gray brick fireplace, and I would love to paint the fireplace out in white. However, my husband feels it would be a bad idea.
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-whitewash-brick/
Clean it off really well using soap and water and a stiff brush... TSP will work well too... the objective is to get off any smoke or oily residue from burning wood etc..and have a clean surface to start with.. so the brick absorbs the paint or whitewash more evenly.
White wash: 1 part paint, 3 parts water. brush on, wipe down, repeat until it looks the way you want... at least 2 coats sealer (matte, satin, or eggshell)