How do I do German Smear?

by Merilynn Suchocki

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The bricks on my fireplaces are very rough they have ridges not smooth like the ones on other sites that show German Smear I want to do this just a little scared I will mess it up

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Dianacirce70 on Dec 26, 2018

Here is a DIY tutorial that should help you. I love this look! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KBla-l6DSc

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Rowgop (Pam) on Dec 26, 2018

https://heatherednest.com/german-smear-diy-whitewash-brick/

https://www.bobvila.com/articles/german-smear/

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Brooke Cribbs- Cribbs Style on Dec 26, 2018

I found this article:

https://www.bobvila.com/articles/german-smear/

My understanding is whatever you use you can always wipe more off or add more to it. Just have fun!!

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