HOW TO WHITEWASH A BRICK FIREPLACE | DIY MANTLE

[@samanthatodd7100]

Did HGTV call yet?! This turned out so wonderful, Leslie. You have mad skills when it comes to painting. (Such a talented person). How sweet to have something hand made by her dad. Hope the kids take it with them if they ever move. ❤

[@ACharmingAbode]

Awwwww you’re the sweetest 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@robinlittle6257]

I absolutely love how it turned out but most of all I love how it was a family project!!!

[@heidilong4149]

This was best whitewash video I have seen yet. I subscribed because you showed a LOT of images of the finished product so we could really see how it turned out. Too many videos drag you through endless talking of common sensical “tips”, and then show you about 2 seconds of the finished project so you can barely see how it actually turned out. I LOVED that you showed so much of your finished work. THANK YOU. I thought this turned out great, and the Mantle was really stunning for $12!!!! Great job!

[@ACharmingAbode]

I am so happy you enjoyed it! Welcome to my channel! Glad to have you here!!!

[@dianedeville2881]

@@ACharmingAbodeawesome job y’all

[@mikkibates7854]

I just watched this video. You're great at describing and showing the steps. I also loved seeing Jason's skills with all of the tools. It's fun seeing the competent creative partner that you've been married to for all of these years.

[@lisas2538]

It looks beautiful. You are wonderful parents. My dad passed away in October. This made me miss him so much. He and my mom always helped me with home projects. My dad also made mantels for my sister. When my sister moved she took the mantels down and took them with her.

[@marlenebeck1739]

What a gift 🎁 a beautiful fireplace and some moments for your family to treasure in the years ahead.

[@marcomarcello3337]

*By far your process was superior to other white wash videos I have seen...and the results were outstanding...good job*

[@rebekahbardsley5947]

I love the mantle and wow, it looks like reclaimed barn wood. Jason, you did an awesome job. How special to make that for your daughter and I know she feels proud. My dad is 82 and i tell him now and then I hope that by the time I can ever but my own place I hope he is still doing good health wise to build me a glass cabinet or a mantle like he did both for my brother and my sister. My brother was in the hospital for many months after his brain injury. He left one house to go to work and fell 10 feet off a ladder. When he finally returned home after the rehab facility he walked into a house he had never slept in only bought before his injury. Everyone pitched in to make the house perfect and like your daughter the fireplace surround had a little brick mantle so my dad made a wider deeper one out of old wood he had and stained it nice. For my sister years ago he made a large glass courior glass cabinet. Your a wonderful dad and my dad is wonderful too. Since I have been following your story I think of you and Leslie everyday and pray for you too. My dad is a pastor and he visits a man with the same disease you have but he is much older. I never heard of the disease until I started following you over a week ago. God bless you and Leslie, Rebekah from Arlington, VA

[@michelletennyson8535]

At first I thought I had come across a comment written by a family friend, your stories are so similar but yours has a much happier ending! The friend I spoke of and his dad owned a roofing company, they were inseparable from the time he was a baby & from what I remember he started going to work w his dad every day from the time he was around 5. The parents live on a beautiful farm & had some extra land so they sold it to the son for $1 so that him, his wife, & their 5 kids could build a house basically right next door. The son and his family lived with his parents while the house was being built, which took a few years bc he and his dad built it themselves on their days off. It was so beautiful! The floors were hardwood but very thin strips and had a design built in. The day before they were set to move in, the father and son went to work together as usual & the son was on a roof & took off his tie off harness (idk what it’s called) for a split second for some reason. I can’t remember details but somehow he lost balance & fell from the roof onto an iron fence down below. One of the iron poles went straight into him, killing him instantly. It was horrible & still makes my chest hurt recalling the story! He never got to sleep one night in the beautiful home he and his dad built with their own 2 hands and I remember the family (his wife and kids) still stayed with his parents for a good while before moving in. The pain and the change was all too much at once I suppose. His dad has never been the same, he always said that was his best friend since he was 5. It’s such a sad story! I’m so glad your brother recovered from his brain injury and has a different story to tell! The things we take for granted sometimes are often the most important 🥲

[@darlenemartin248]

Wow! What an amazing work. I love the fireplace. The mantel is gorgeous. Jason is a hoot. My dad had dementia. He was a carpenter in his younger years. His past time almost until the end for him, was building. I have pieces I would never ever part with and will be handed down to my children and their children. Sickness doesn't mean we have to stop living, we just learn to adapt. I have chronic COPD. My life has changed drastically, but I still feel, bleed and get hungry for life as well as the next person. You and your family are so blessed. I'm so happy I found your videos. My mom past away last August and my dad last Christmas. It will be hard to have it without them, but we will thank God for the blessings we still have.

[@ACharmingAbode]

I’m so sorry about the loss of your mom and dad! Sending you hugs! Glad you found our channel 💕

[@darlenemartin248]

@@ACharmingAbode Thank you so much💕

[@deannad3153]

I’ve just recently found your channel, and I absolutely love ALL of your content! I love your personality, your talents (gifts), but most of all, your sweet spirit! I’ve watched several over the past week, and I am anxious to see all of them. I admire your love and respect for your husband, as I know from my own Father having Alzheimer’s and trying to care for him, and your patience with him as well. May God bless you and equip you for all your days in the future.

[@ACharmingAbode]

Thank you so much 😊

[@llmphotos]

Love your family’s dynamic! ❤️

[@bethanytollick9274]

I love transformations like this! You are such a talented and fun family!

[@linda_sue]

Beautiful mantel, love the whitewashed brick idea and love the dance moves!

[@ACharmingAbode]

Thank you!!! 😊

[@barbb.7028]

Nice job everybody. I like the mantel texture and stain color with the wall color too.

[@ACharmingAbode]

Thank you 😊

[@Phil4013]

Bingo. Now I have a killer grasp on white washing and I’ve been totally inspired on how to handle my mantle. Thx!

[@Stellar1809]

Perfect! This is the look I want. Wasn’t sure how to show spots of brick. Thank you!

[@11.11ARIZONA]

Love your husband's dance moves, at the end, CLASSIC!

[@sandyallday7331]

Wow! That fireplace is beautiful! Awesome job ❤️. keep dancin’ Jason😀

[@ACharmingAbode]

Thank you! ☺️

[@joannpergakis4183]

I am so happy I watched this , Jason did such a great job on the mantel and he was great , lol love this mother and daughter team, it came out beautiful, your such great parents , hugs

[@cristysavage3688]

That fireplace is beautiful!!

[@ACharmingAbode]

Thank you 😊

[@thebudgetbee9694]

Your fireplace an mantle turned out beautiful. What a great team ya'll make! Your pups are adorable, btw.

[@sharanlesmeister5548]

What a transformation! I love it! I especially love seeing Jason's moves! He is a hoot!

[@ACharmingAbode]

😂😂 you know we might have to have a neighborhood dance contest. Haha

[@monicaward7730]

I have been so intimated to white wash my fireplace! After watching your video and seeing how beautiful the fireplace turned out , I may have the confidence to do it! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@ACharmingAbode]

That is awesome! I have complete faith that you can do it!!

[@therealdjmotley]

Oh my goodness. This turned out so beautiful. I have the same color brick and I've been wanting to white wash it but I didn't know how. Thank you so much for this tutorial!

[@shirleywalters504]

A wonderful project, from start to finish. Precious memories 💕 Nothing like family love 🥰

[@kelleysigler9759]

Holy cow. What an amazing transformation! Who knew.

[@lenalouman2776]

Thank you for showing us the mantle specifically. So helpful!

[@amandat8273]

This came out so awesome! I LOVE what Jason did with the mantle. So talented! WOW ✨

[@ACharmingAbode]

Thank you 😊

[@patriciablakey3778]

Love what you have done your daughter is the double of you Think it’s great the way you and Jason work together your a great team

[@cathyhelmuth823]

Gorgeous! Added so much character!

[@ACharmingAbode]

Thank you so much 😊

[@pricedesign8805]

What a great transformation! Looks terrific, like the dance too!

[@lmkays]

This was such a FUN video! And the fireplace looks perfect. What a neat family project

[@ACharmingAbode]

Thank you 😊

[@Eva-ml6qr]

Your daughter has her daddy's eyes. This was great. Good jub!

[@adam77848]

This is awesome. The final product looks so good. Total transformation!

[@ACharmingAbode]

Thanks Adam! ☺️

[@vanessaburckhard3081]

Very nice whitewashed fireplace and that mantel, beautiful 🥰❤️.

[@hoospoodles]

a lot of talent in this group!! great job

[@ACharmingAbode]

Thank you 😊

[@susieq8008]

Wow...I'm just amazed by the color it turns as Jason burnt the wood...this turned out sooooo pretty !

[@imeldadiaz4164]

Wow! I wasn't expecting that, it turned out really nice.

[@andreastarr5290]

Wow! This looks so good! You are so talented and what an amazing mom and wife you are.

[@ACharmingAbode]

Thank you 😊 💕

[@Dizzylizzyscreations]

Wow! What a wonderful transformation. You guys did great!

[@ACharmingAbode]

Thank you 😊

[@dorenenagy564]

Wow-what a difference! You all did an awesome job. On the whitewash and the mantel. Beautiful. You all make a great team. God bless.

[@marylenhastings6533]

Awesome job! What a wonderful team effort! Jason was quite entertaining at the end !

[@UptownFox]

OMG I love this! The whitewashed bricks look so clean and contemporary and the mantle is amazing 😍💕

[@ACharmingAbode]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@KayByTheBay]

Beautiful 😍 and just in time for Christmas 🎄 Merry Christmas

[@katieskottage8251]

It looks SOOO good! That mantel is the perfect finishing touch!

[@rebeccasha5642]

Love this project and all the giggles!

[@gaylebyron4494]

Great tutorial the result are fantastic. Wonderful family project. Love how your husband transformed the wood for the mantel. It is awesome.

[@jezebelbaby]

Love the fireplace! Jason! You're the man!👍

[@ACharmingAbode]

🥰🥰🥰

[@valerierandall3640]

Fantastic! Love the whitewash, mantle and decor! Fun moonwalk at the end🤗

[@ACharmingAbode]

❤️😊😊

[@lisawilson4971]

Absolutely gorgeous!! Especially love the distressing on the mantel!!

[@laneyspangle4474]

Love it. your daughter is spitting image of her dad

[@ACharmingAbode]

Definitely!!!! 🥰

[@lydiakinnaman1106]

Love the green too. Good idea with just a little off here and there. LOVE IT. !

[@ACharmingAbode]

Thank you 😊

[@phyllisshand6183]

Soooo.. much better. The dance - icing on the cake.

[@debcar8024]

It's so pretty! I just love your videos. I love your smile, it's beautiful! Keep spreading cheer!! I pray that God continues to bless you as you have blessed others with your joy in the midst of hard times. ☺💛

[@donnakearse2503]

Jason is so handy. He helps a lot.

[@donnacarter9452]

Beautiful results Im definitely going to try this method. Btw, I was shocked to hear you are a mother and daughter team. You look like sisters, Very young sisters! thanks for sharing your work. Sorry, I forgot to post my experience with the dreaded coated brass metal. I actually lightly sanded mine with 220 sandpaper, wiped down with water let it dry and then coated it with latex paint. So far it has maintained its look for a couple of years

[@kimberlyfennell1655]

Love this! Great job! I want to do mine and I have the exact brick. Helped me picture mine. Thanks for sharing!

[@Rockysmom1234]

Beautiful job! I’m going to try this out in my own home (using your technique) after Christmas! Jason’s got some moves!!

[@ACharmingAbode]

Let me know how it turns out!!! 🙌🏻😊

[@cheriechapman76]

I love it! We white washed the red brick in my daughters older home and it made a tremendous difference.

[@ACharmingAbode]

Thank you! 😊

[@johnhughes3963]

Mom definitely rocks!!!

[@RockyRoadJY]

Wow, awesome job all around.

[@denisethrondsen3399]

It turned out so pretty, I love it. What a fabulous idea to make such a unique, beautiful mantel. I have a brick fireplace that I white washed years ago. This May I painted it all white, I wanted a thick, creamy look. I love mine too. Great job, TFS!🎄🎄🎄

[@ACharmingAbode]

Yours sounds awesome! Thank you! 😊

[@gayemarianesfox2405]

You all did an excellent job on this and it looks great! You’re giving me ideas!

[@lindawillis9460]

I LOVE IT! Fits in more with your style. Love your channel and you terrific personality.

[@ruthnamaste]

You guys did a MARVELOUS JOB! ❤

[@blancawingert1519]

Hello beautiful. You and Jason did amazing job the fire place look gorgeous . Your daughter look like her dad. Have a wonderful and blessed week sweetie.♥️♥️♥️

[@ACharmingAbode]

Thank you so much 🤗 She definitely does! LOL Hope your week is awesome also!! 💖😊

[@blancawingert1519]

@@ACharmingAbode Thank you sweetie.❤️❤️

[@Cindy-gr5nd]

Great Job!! I love it and I will use this technique to paint my fireplace.

[@pamelapetrosino4437]

You and your husband are so talented!! It came out so beautiful!!!

[@s.family188]

Ooh super duper pretty job well done!

[@KathyHutto]

This really turned out great! I’m getting ready to do mine and it really helped to watch this. The way you aged and distressed the mantle was incredible!

[@victoriajohnson3034]

So pretty! And nice dance moves too!

[@creativepotato816]

Ok ya'll are so adorable, and this turned out so good!! 😍 I absolutely want to do this finish with our basement fireplace, thank you for the tutorial!

[@mrsllt9471]

Thank You!! I did mine following your steps & it turned out great; I distressed mine a little more. ❤

[@ACharmingAbode]

That’s awesome! 👏👏👏

[@rosieorozco5018]

Great job it's beautiful

[@tracy_222]

Wow that looks fantastic👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@dalemckenna963]

I love the method and the end results I am going to try it as you have inspired me.

[@cynthiaamitrano8915]

Great job everyone . I love it.

[@ACharmingAbode]

Thank you 😊

[@moonlighteternal8024]

Oh! how beautiful this fireplace & mantle piece is after all your efforts! Really, really lovely! I've just recently found your channel & absolutely love it! Thank you !

[@ACharmingAbode]

Thank you so much!💖

[@doddnejadfard3251]

That is just beautiful,,,love the BEAM

[@alicecarter5410]

Sweet family . Nice job

[@annhaws6677]

It's all turned out wonderful!!!

[@fabsjr]

I was very hesitant to do the same thing to mine,But This turned out amazing! Thank you for this video!

[@Living_Your_Best_For_Less]

It turned out fantastic!! Nic job!!

[@user-zb5wl8qw1k]

OUTSTANDING!

[@cindywagner23]

Gorgeous!

[@teresarichmond7752]

Turned out beautifully!

[@CoffeewithKathy]

First of all I can’t believe your mother and daughter! Both look so young! I’m so glad I found your channel and You guys did a fabulous job on this fireplace setting!

[@ACharmingAbode]

Thank you so much!!

[@connieforrest2058]

It looks like my fireplace and my floors! Great idea!

[@ACharmingAbode]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@suewinston-elliott2674]

The Mantle 👍👍I loved it ! Paint timber & time wow what a difference... Thanks Jason for the Bonus Moon Walking at the end took me back 😘😉👍👍 Love a good Silly dance especially love to embarrass my adult kids. Sue xx to you both

[@greencottagegoods2474]

Just found your channel over the weekend....Wow! Love your ideas; especially the mantle in this video. Definitely going to use fence boards to create a new mantle for our home!

[@ACharmingAbode]

Awesome! Thank you! So glad you found my channel! 💖

[@elenalilly6595]

This was awesome!!! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@lucillefrancoeur8235]

Wow! Everything looks so good! Lots of work but nice!

[@lizb7777]

Looks really nice

[@sulpicioloaiza8274]

Ty for sharing, I always wondered how to whitewash brick❣

[@4BarbaraJ]

Omg! Beautiful job. I love this makeover.

[@kuawarri]

This all turned out wonderful! Love all of it. And that mirror! And nice finishing touch Moonwalking Jason. Great video!

[@fosterjackiefoster3259]

Wow, that looks really nice, big improvement!!👍

[@kirkberryleo3307]

Very well done!!

[@lindafee205]

Love it. Great idea. Especially the mantle.

[@ACharmingAbode]

Thank you! 😊

[@noreenmcnamara5502]

Wow what a transformation it looks fab. So happy for you all. You have inspired me to try it on my fireplace.love from Ireland.x

[@kristynjohnson3510]

So pretty!!