I want to paint my brick fireplace white. It needs updating. Any trick
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Tannish brick. I would like it to look natural with varying shades
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If you want a natural look that has the different shades, whitewashing may be the way to go, check out these articles on how to whitewash a brick fireplace:
https://www.younghouselove.com/2013/08/how-to-whitewash-brick/
https://www.erinspain.com/how-to-whitewash-a-brick-fireplace/
Tons of videos on different methods. Here's one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRzWmamxoPY
Why don't you white wash the bricks? If the bricks are real light, maybe do a darker wash instead?
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Antique+Look+for+Whitewashing+Brick&&view=detail&mid=E9CDE84EDDEF473AABEFE9CDE84EDDEF473AABEF&&FORM=VDRVRV
https://www.hometalk.com/categories/paint/home-interior/fireplaces-mantels