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Can you whitewash brick?

By: The DIY Nuts

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The "Before" Brick Fireplace

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Prep surrounding areas, shelving, ceiling and carpet

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Cleaning your brick is the most important part.

Use a wire brush and wipe down before using paint.

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You may want to test an area first.

Use a 1:1 ratio of paint and water

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Wipe areas after applying paint mixture.

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Just keep painting and wiping.

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Let dry and love your new whitewashed fireplace.

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