How to Whitewash Brick

Be it changing the look of your walls or the same old brick fireplace, it's a wonder what whitewashing can do to your whole house. Whitewashing your brick wall is not only a simple process, but it also does not cost you much. It is a great step for home improvement. It increases the beauty of the walls and it also lightens the room and what's better than an airy and well lightened room? But some people call for the professionals to whitewash a brick fireplace or house and spends a huge amount behind something which one can do it themselves, spending almost nothing. You know why people do this? Well, this is because some of us do not know how to whitewash brick house or fireplace. Do not fret, because this article will show you how simple whitewashing a brick actually is. Just follow these tips given below and go start whitewashing your room.

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In order to answer your question, you have to follow the tips that are given below. These tips are simple and you will not face any difficulty while doing this task. So without wasting any time, let us see the various steps of applying whitewash paint.

• The first thing that you have to do is remove all the furniture present in the room. You have to do this if you are whitewashing the whole room. If you are whitewashing just a section of the wall, then remove the furniture which are there in that section. If you cannot remove them, then make sure that you cover them with a thick cloth. Otherwise your furniture will get stained.
• Next thing that you have to do is clean the whole wall properly, specially if you are whitewashing your fireplace. For this you can use soap water and a sponge or a piece of cloth to wipe clean the wall. Clean the wall carefully making sure that you leave no dirt on them. Now let the wall dry properly before you start applying the whitewash.
• If you are looking for a recipe of whitewash, then let me tell you that it varies. But the basic ingredients of the whole thing remains the same and they are a mixture of ivory hydrated lime and regular table salt. Usually the amount depends upon what you are going to whitewash. Mix this lime and salt with water and make a batter like that of a pancake or a cake batter. Mix well.
• Finally it's time for you to whitewash brick. You can either use a paint brush or a roller to apply the whitewash, but it's better if you use the paint brush instead as that will allow you to apply a less amount of whitewash at a time and that in turn will help you to customize the look of your wall. One important tip that you can keep in mind is that you can apply a small amount of whitewash and allow some of the bricks to show. That will give your house a more authentic look.
• If you feel that the whitewash that you have applied is more than what is required then you can use a sponge to wipe it off. Check your handiwork and see whether or not you have applied the whitewash properly and if you feel that you have missed out some spots, then apply it over there. Now let this dry for a day or two.

Weren't these steps simple? And how much did you have to spent? Just for the whitewash ingredients and maybe the brush (if you didn't have one from before). And the house painting job, done just like a professional would have done. If you want to give a slight tint to your whitewash, you can also add some pigment of your favorite color, to the mixture and then apply it on your wall. Just follow these tips and you can whitewash your walls easily.