Old stone fireplace makeover

Do you have an outdated fireplace that’s more of an eyesore than a beautiful focal point?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.

how we cleaned and prepped our outdated stone fireplace before we whitewashed it using vinegar and a drill bit brush attachment.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

By Brooke RessellA new stone fireplace can be a gorgeous feature in any room of your home. But an old, outdated one can quickly become an eyesore that you can’t…

Stone Fireplace Makeover. White washed rustic stone fireplace makeover. Our old 80's fireplace gets a makeover!

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 You can bring an old-world charm to your outdated stone fireplace, with the DIY technique called German Schmear.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!

If you have been around a while, you know that we white washed a brick fire place earlier last year. And it turned out so much better than we expected! So we took the opportunity to use our skills on a stone fireplace. Our goal was to brighten things up in the living room. We …

* This post contains affiliate links. For more information, please read my affiliate disclosure. * Since moving into our current house I've found plenty of projects to keep me busy. From painting rooms to building furniture with Pieter, to fixing, decorating, decluttering and always, organizing. We've updated our daughter's room, From Office to Bedroom, we changed the…

250-year-old stone fireplace makeover using lime mortar to repoint stones. #stonefireplace #limemortar #oldbuildings #historicconstructiontechniques #historicconstruction #repointing #woodmantel

To paint or not to paint brick or stone fireplaces is always a big decision. And we decide to paint our white.