How to do a reverse schmear?
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I have a brick fireplace that is painted in white high gloss. Does anyone know how to do a reverse schmear? Do I just add some color to the mortar?
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Contact your local good paint store, like Sherman Williams, or Ace. They carry a product for this.
German smear is a permanent treatment that can’t be removed easily, and it only works over bare brick. The mortar won’t adhere to a brick surface that’s already been painted.
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You'll need to do your best to strip off the gloss paint first.
Hi Gail, I would remove as much of that glossy white paint until it looks like German Smear. This video will show you how to do that - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZB5PcdVwbg