German schmear brick exterior with siding

How to update old painted brick with this DIY German Schmear technique! #germanschmear #mortarwash #updatedbrick #historichomeexterior

Instead of shelling out big bucks to repair a worn-down brick exterior, consider an affordable DIY upgrade with Old World charm: applying German smear.

It’s time for the very first flip update! Last week I shared the Before Tour, so now that we’re all up to speed on what we’re working with, let’s talk about everything that happened last week. I’ve documented & recapped it all the in the Cottage House Flip Episode 2: First, there was some demo. Remember […]

This is an image gallery page of our limewash applications on surfaces such as brick and wood.

Using the German smear technique on your home's brick exterior is an excellent way to update your house without expensive replacement.

Brookhaven is beautiful brick with white, ivory and light gray tones. All of our brick is sure to enhance any building project. In addition to being versatile our Classic Collection provide memorable results, utilizing their unique range of textures and characteristics to make your structure truly one of a kind because our brick comes in a wide array of colors including reds, browns, earth-tones, and pinks.

I was going to clean up, fix the landscaping, and style my front porch before showing you how the "German Schmear" (aka antiqued brick) turned out on the exterior of our farmhouse... But I can't wait! So don't judge my dead porch plants, haha! When we bought this house, I was blown away by how

Should you whitewash your brick fireplace with lime? Interior designers get this question from clients all the time.