8.03.2011

Whitewashing


I have been in love with whitewashed brick for as long as I can remember. There are a few local homes in town that have it, and once I saw Paula Deen's brick backsplash, I was smitten. I just didn't know how to go about getting it. I dont think I will be able to have a brick backsplash since it seems that adding brick would be very labor intensive... but I could always transform the brick we already have.
As you can sort of see in this photo, our fireplace sticks out like a sore thumb. It stands in the middle of our living room with all its dated brick and faux brass glory. I am thinking that a white washed look would be the perfect accent and make it a nice focal point for the room...Not just an eye sore. I am hoping it would give the room a bit of history, making it look perfectly aged.
Plan A is to use a lime wash. People have used this approach for 100's of years, I just hope I can pull it off! If it is unsuccessful I will try the painted route. I have searched endlessly online for lime washing instructions, and good detailed directions are hard to come by. So I am going to take photos in case any one else is interested in doing it as well. My experiment starts tomorrow so I will let y'all know how it goes.
Wish me luck!


8 comments:

  1. Good luck! I am sure it will turn out great!

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  2. Can't wait to see how it turns out!

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  3. I, too, love a white-washed brick. I always thought painting was the only option so I'm so curious to see what your experience is!

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  4. good luck! i think we might go the opposite route, and try and really clean our brick fireplace...we'll see when the time comes =)

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  5. Looks very nice, I hope it'll work for you!!

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  6. That will look so amazing in that room! I cannot wait to see how it turns out. Good Luck.

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  7. I can't wait to see how it turns out! I always thought you had to paint, then sandblast. Looking forward to seeing the transformation.

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