German schmear fireplace

How German Schmear my ugly stone fireplace? If you are asking yourself this question, then you are probably ready to make a change. You can bring an old-world charm to your outdated stone fireplace, with the DIY technique called German Schmear. German Schmear is very DIY friendly and I am confident you could get this done in one Saturday!

My dear friends Courtney and Aaron recently moved into a nearby house and it was just PERFECT for their family. It has a music room, a huge basement, and is in a super kid friendly neighborhood that is an amazing fit for their next phase in life. But the one thing Courtney didn’t love was ... Read More about DIY German Shmear Fireplace

German schmear is a technique where mortar is spread over a brick surface. But don’t be fooled into thinking German Schmear is limited to use only on the exterior of your house. It’s commonly used on fireplaces, outdoor sun porches, and laundry rooms, just to name a few. Here's everything you need to know about creating a German Schmear wall in your home. We use affiliate links.

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If you're looking for DIY fireplace makeover ideas, read on and get inspired! A fireplace makes a beautiful addition to any home.

What should I do to fix this? It looks terrible with the blue color of the walls and bookshelves. Can I paint over a German schmear? My other idea was to build around the fireplace and only have part of the brick showing. We had to add on to the right side of the fireplace to make it even. Thought i...

Have you heard about German Schmear? Chip and Joanna Gaines of the show Fixer Upper made it popular years ago when they did this technique on the exterior of o…

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Catch hold of that indescribable quality that turns outdated brickwork into farmhouse artwork. Hint: It's the German Schmear techinque!

Learn how to German Schmear your fireplace with this easy-to-follow how-to video by Shanty2Chic. This can be done on any brick or stone in your home!

Brick fireplaces are such a stand out in a home. They can add the perfect amount of character to any room, but they can often look a little outdated. That was the case with our fireplace. I absolutely love our fireplace in the center of my family room. I think the brick adds a little something to th

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Hello DIY friends! I have to be honest…I’m totally a wannabe DIY-er. I have many dreams and plans for projects, but SO much to learn. I have learned to be prepared for some DIY fails. Which brings me to this project… Once upon a time, I started the day planning to (finally) German smear my …

Transform your fireplace easily for around $50 using the over-grout technique, also known as German Smear.

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Again, while watching Fixer Upper I was first introduced to German Smear. After researching more on Pinterest I fell in love ! Originally I wanted to do the outside of my house, but afraid of messi…

German Schmear Fireplace. I had to lay all the brick and do this from scratch. I don’t recommend this for everyone.