German smear stone fireplace

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!

Learn how to brighten up your fireplace with this German Schmear Stone Fireplace Tutorial. Go from dark stone to bright and clean!

Do you have an outdated fireplace that’s more of an eyesore than a beautiful focal point? Then you need a fireplace makeover! My old fireplace was covered in large, bold-colored stones that were in desperate need of an update, so I decided to give it a fresh look.

When we thought about the cozy lived-in feel we wanted to create for our living room, I immediately knew I wanted to do a DIY overgrouted stone fireplace. There’s something about the look that, to me, feels modern and like an old cottage at the same time. Plus, as a DIYer learning how to overgrout

how we cleaned and prepped our outdated stone fireplace before we whitewashed it using vinegar and a drill bit brush attachment.

WOW this transformation is huge! Virtually free except for the cost of the wood to cover the new mantel! Old stone fireplace with German smear look using unexpected and cheap materials, firebox painted, and woodworking to wrap the old mantel to lighten the whole space. Before and after is crazy! Need to try this with old ugly fireplace. #fireplacemakeover #fireplacediy #stonefireplace #homeimprovement #modernfarmhouse #spanishmodern #germansmear #whitefireplace #limewash #whitewash #japandi

When we moved into our current house, I fell in love with the giant fireplace. What I didn't love, however, was the color of the river rock. I kept t

This post is sponsored by Lowe's. Our bedroom has undergone a lot of changes in the last six months, but I think our fireplace has gone through the mos ...

I renovated my stone fireplace! I spent $63 in supplies and had it done in just a few hours! Come check out the tutorial with links to all the products!