HOW TO WHITEWASH BRICK

HOW TO WHITEWASH | WHITEWASH BRICK
Whitewashing interior brick can be a simple project that yields dramatic results. I'll go over all the steps involved with whitewashing masonry brick. These steps are universal for all interior whitewashing projects, backspash, fireplace, accent walls..etc.

[@juliegiannetti4355]

Looks awesome! I used this as a guide a while back while whitewashing my covered side porch, and now I’m using your advice again to whitewash my exterior brick. Great job! I hope you can ignore all these negative people that need to get a life and keep their comments to themselves.😝

[@tiffanyhall6784]

Best Video on here for whitewashing brick! Thank you!

[@brendaroughton513]

Thank you so much for this video. I bought faux brick tiles that look more gray than white. I have tired to "like" them, but bottom line, I wanted white. My super sweet husband told me that I could buy different tiles even though we couldn't return the other tiles. I am going to try your painting technique in hopes of saving a lot of $$$. Thank you!!!

[@davidpidgeon5309]

In all these how to videos, you're the only one to mention sealing, or clear coating the whitewash afterwards. I hadn't thought of doing this until someone at Lowes who had done this mentioned applying a sealer.

[@Nuevavisionpodcast]

How do you like it? Does make a difference?

[@davidpidgeon5309]

@@Nuevavisionpodcast yes. sealing made it nice & smooth.

[@sweatintotheoldies]

looked 100% better after lightening the grout lines alone!

[@dannygoround1]

The wife has wanted me to learn how to do this for a while, now I do. Thanks for the video!

[@guillermovalencia4387]

Wow finally a vid that is simple to follow great job

[@VirtuousPraiseworthy]

One of the better-looking fireplace whitewashes. Great technique.

[@andywilliamsflorida]

I'm terrible at painting. That makes me a great whitewasher! Great video. Always wondered how this was done.

[@jacobbresson9031]

Andy Williams thanks Andy!

[@ImNaviar]

I love this look. I’ll definitely be replicating this. Thanks for the upload! Wonderful explanations as well.

[@savannahnix9110]

This tutorial was great, but I also agree with a couple other comments about the polycrilic. I used exactly what the video said, clear, water based, even told the worker at Lowe’s “I need to make sure this doesn’t yellow!” and he assured me it wouldn’t. Sure enough, I put a VERY light coat on a few bricks at the end and it starts drying barely this tannish color. My recommendation is to skip the polycrilic coat because if I would have done much more, it would have ruined my perfect white wash job.

[@jacobbresson9031]

I haven't bought any polycrylic over the past year, I'm wondering if they didn't reformulate it, or if they have another product that yellows?

[@savannahnix9110]

Bresson Painting possibly! Your tutorial was awesome though. My fireplace looks 10x better now!

[@jacobbresson9031]

@@savannahnix9110 thanks, glad to hear!

[@lorid76]

Thanks for the video. I really wanted you to demonstrate the placement of the paint along the sides and/or back.

[@shellyhamler8170]

This was really helpful. You explained things really well. I will be following this tutorial to do my fireplace in my basement!

[@mm20235]

I LOVE the way it came out! Thanks for the video

[@werdevo6]

I chose this excellent method and am getting ready to do my brick fireplace. 👍

[@TheRestlessKind]

The grout paint over spray on the bricks made your final bricks look splotchy. Just take the time with an artist brush for way better results

[@cleanandambient4387]

I have really dark red almost black bricks that are really ruff, the whole wall makes my living/dining room seem dark, I was just going to paint it white, but I might give this white wash a go not sure if it'll look good or even work, I just need to brighten them up... thanks for tutorial it was great.

[@jacobbresson9031]

I would recommend using a masonry stain for a whole room, but if you do my method make sure to seal it with a clear when you're done!

[@megh9263]

Thank you great video, this gives me a general idea of what I want.

[@gennarodicarlo5195]

Would I have to power wash the outside of the house first?

[@janelahmeyer2014]

i love this and will do at my house since old dirty brick fighrs with periwinkle paint color

[@juneveyoga2143]

My fireplace came out beautiful!! Thank you. ❤️

[@Kposh780]

Hi did you water down the paint to do the grout lines ?

[@ashlyn5236]

I think I want to do this but instead of white paint I’ll thin out light warm tone grey and then when I’m done go over the grout lines with a dark charcoal grey grout.

[@ChristineCorey]

Would love to see a pic of that!!!

[@marcleblanc7021]

You can get all sorts of different tones of limewash.

[@bevwolf1]

I was hoping to get more detailed info on which paint to use, e.g. interior flat?

[@jacobbresson9031]

bevwolf1 I used interior satin. If you water it down as much as I did, you won't be able to build sheen. It should turn out flat until you put a clear sealer over it.

[@b17bookie]

Thanks for sharing bro 😎🇻🇮🙅🏿‍♂️

[@hemi08911]

Love the look but man I'll pass out trying to do my exterior brick lol. 2300sqft of seems like a million bricks 🤪😄

[@led8541]

Great video

[@lisaprihisztal4061]

How does the polycrylic hold up to the nearby heat? And how about the painted brick too? What happens to the painted brick if you don’t use the clear finish?

[@cfrazier78]

If I bought the SW Duration paint satin finish in Alabaster would I have to also do the polyacrylic step or could I skip it? Thanks for the video!

[@jacobbresson9031]

When you thin paint as much as I did in the video, I'd recommend a clear coat for protection/durability/cleaning.

[@migueldelacruz2086]

Awesome!! Great video!

[@dakotaripley1003]

Quick question man. Want to do this to my fireplace in the basement. Still cool to use regular paint even though it’s in the basement?

[@davidmossholder6396]

This was an excellent video. Thank you!

[@vanhala7]

What type of paint did you use? Latex, water based, etc...? Thank you

[@jacobbresson9031]

It's latex acrylic. The clear was also a waterborne polycrylic.

[@georgelopez4133]

Looks awesome!

[@SweetBuLivingLife]

I have Chicago brick floors that were previously sealed. They are almost the same color as my kitchen cabinets as is. I want to lighten the brick floors and thought that white washing be a good idea; however was told that because the bricks were sealed, I could not do a traditional white wash. Any ideas of how I could get a white wash look on a sealed brick floor and it be durable?

[@MichaelBMaxey]

What type of paint would you use for exterior and you wouldn't clear coat would you?

[@jacobbresson9031]

I would recommend Romabio lime wash, h&c solid color masonry stain, or loxon xp

[@jacobbresson9031]

no clear needed if you use any one of those products!

[@flowergarden1426]

Looks wonderful.

[@maureenfeeley9359]

Great video!! Quick question...for the grout did you use just straight paint without diluting it? I'm going to try this soon!

[@mikek.4211]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@ensurepaintingplusllc]

Usually use straight undiluted paint, only when the motor/joints have been recently redone because this will be lighter in color then the original surrounding masonry joints, in this case I would recommend going over all the joint lines without dilution to match and look uniform. Hope this helps! Happy Week, Happy EnsurePainting, Derek

[@RyanKaup]

How well would this hold up on patio block in a cold climate such as Minnesota?

[@jacobbresson9031]

I honestly couldn't say. In theory if you're thinning it out enough and it's soaking into the brick it should last a looong time. Sherwin Williams carries a solid color masonry stain that I might try over this for an exterior project. I would thin it out just the same until you get the look you're after.

[@saborguerito]

The look you're trying to describe is called "shabby chic"

[@LightGesture]

What is it called when you have splotches or veins of blacks or grey? I really wanna know how they do it

[@surfnj19]

Same process for exterior brick?

[@dpboisseau]

Is there a follow up video where you sealed the white washed brick?

[@TheLoneRanger1992]

Hi what kind of paint do you use for exterior brick an how can I make it just slightly whiter

[@bethi5978]

Helpful video. Thank you.

[@harvestdesignnapa]

Nice job! Did you mix the paint and water in the tray thoroughly, or did you just mix it loosely with the roller?

[@karenwalker3958]

We have quite a big house and I’d love to do this. How long does it take?

[@brittsivate4041]

Do I need to put a polycrylic for exterior use ? Outside the home? Would I also still need to paint the lines in my brick if they’re not black like that? Great video btw!

[@jacobbresson9031]

For exterior I would use a masonry coating such as loxon, or romabio. These products would be stand alone products not needing a clear coat.

[@brittsivate4041]

Bresson Painting Thank you!

[@TheXmascookies]

Thanks bro looks good

[@SaludaRidgePuppies]

Did you water down the paint for the grout lines?

[@aprilwickliffe8462]

Also, what if I went a bit too heavy on the paint? Is there a way to fix that?

[@jacobbresson9031]

Unfortunately you cannot take paint off as easily as it goes on. Sometimes you will get lucky and it will soak in and dry much lighter than you thought it would. You're options for removal might include the use of any one or all of the following and lots of elbow grease: tsp, paint stripper, heat gun, denatured alcohol.

[@manfromutch]

Wire brush it or run an orbital sander over it, or use both techniques

[@mattosborne7639]

can this technique be used on exterior bricks?

[@mj72205]

Good stuff, thanks!

[@karintolbert7452]

Is the clear coat a matte or gloss?

[@dereksmith4178]

Did you dilute the paint on the mortar lines?

[@bmollyb27]

What if the bricks are just plain gray already?

[@localvigilante979]

Why do u have to apply second coat of paint?

[@carlosmuller3565]

I watched this video to have a visual idea of Ezekiel 13.

[@meikerehm7912]

Will the same method work for travertine tile on a backsplash? And do I need to seal before and after painting?

[@jacobbresson9031]

This method would work differently on travertine. The pores and grout would take the watered paint, but nowhere else would.

[@briancasey1019]

What kind of paint are you using

[@idiotbox4180]

Why do people call motar, grout?

[@william8654]

Is the grout full paint or a water mix? want to white wash but would like less white to show through. Should I dilute the paint more than 50-50? Thx

[@jacobbresson9031]

Yes just play with the mix until you find the look you're after. Make sure to let your samples dry out for about 30 minutes or until dry to the touch. The look will change as it's absorbed.

[@kgt877]

QUESTION: Can you do this for external brick? If so what are the differences? I have a mixed brick house and want to soften it and grey them out slightly so that they match with a more modern mixed grey wood siding.

[@jacobbresson9031]

Yes you can achieve this look on an exterior. However you will want to use a concrete/masonry stain instead. Those products are typically quite thin and require multiple coats to achieve a solid look, so you shouldn't have to thin it down. I think you could apply a clear concrete/masonry sealer over it if you wanted to, but I don't think that step would be necessary. Ask your local paint store if their concrete stains are going to be mold and mildew resistant-if not then you may want to consider a clear.

[@kgt877]

Thanks very much

[@williamking2711]

Recommended that you use real whitewash, not paint, because real whitewash won't peel or chip like paint does and is a 1-coat system. Real whitewash is made from minerals and allows brick to breathe. ~1 hour after application you can hose off some of the lime wash if you want an antique effect.

[@twilayates5694]

Will this hold up on a brick floor that gets a lot of foot traffic?

[@jacobbresson9031]

You might want to look elsewhere for a coating that's meant for horizontal surfaces that get foot traffic. If it is extremely porous brick, I'd say possibly.

[@eugenethomas4647]

I love this and want to do it but my interior bricks aren't smooth like these ones. Can you achieve this look with bricks that are more rough and bumpy? (I don't know the technical name for them lol)

[@jacobbresson9031]

Absolutely Bill! You can use these techniques with any interior masonry. Might not be able to use a roller depending on how rough the bricks are, or may need a one inch nap roller cover!

[@eugenethomas4647]

@@jacobbresson9031 awesome! Thanks for the reply. I think I may just have to try this.

[@jessicadaniel9799]

What if the brick is shiny... like it has some type of coating over it already? Will this process still work over it?

[@jacobbresson9031]

I don't think it will if it's been sealed, but you can do a test spot to see!

[@julissaolivares6598]

what do you mean half water half paint? you don't suggest mixing it together? how can you keep them separate?

[@jacobbresson9031]

When you pour a small amount of paint into one half of your tray, and water into the other half, they don't really mix due to their differing viscosity. It's easier to determine how to achieve the look you're after with this method. By all means you can thin your paint and stir it with water once you know the ratio you want to mix.

[@blkbrn1952]

Anyone reading this, if you did this, did you seal it? I've never heard of anyone doing that.

[@joshhigdon4951]

No need to seal. Unless you actually build the finish on the brick, it's not going to do much for cleaning. Once you build that finish (3 or more coats), it no longer looks like a white wash. Once sheen gets on the brick it loses all appeal to me

[@beatrizbusch3621]

How long did you have to wait before applying 2nd coat?

[@jacobbresson9031]

Typically 2 hours between coats should be sufficient. Make sure it's dry to the touch.

[@Cindy-vg9ki]

You've probably heard this before but you look a lot like the actor Anthony Edwards back when he was on ER

[@panjadunn412]

did you not wash away any of the paint with a rag at all ?

[@jacobbresson9031]

No. That's not necessary, depending on the porosity of the brick, when you water down your paint.

[@ricdavid7476]

Isn't the whole idea of whitewash is that it will allow the bricks to breath? Putting acrylic paint on bricks seals them like cling film. Whitewash is water and lime or chalk isn't it ?

[@irenegrobler2030]

Hi. If my walls has a sealer on it do I have to strip my walls before painting??

[@jacobbresson9031]

Brick walls? It should be fine to paint over sealed brick. I would start with a test spot.

[@pitrescue]

Looks so much better but slot of tedious work to paint! I would have sprayed it.

[@jacobbresson9031]

I'll be honest, I'm a little late to the spray game. We've been spraying exteriors for years, but occupied interiors only recently within the past 2-3 years. I'm really starting to come off the brush more and more in the past months. My next one I'll probably spray, or deck brush it with romabio.

[@uunz4075]

@Eric Outram SHUT. THE. F*CK. UP. Why dont YOU just show us how its done, f*cken keyboard troll.

[@SolidRock008]

@Eric Outram lol it's an 8-minute video you dingus

[@gasmonkey5152]

👍🏻I'm doing this !

[@LightGesture]

You can't spray?

[@jacobbresson9031]

You totally can, but in theory on porous surfaces you should back roll/back brush, in this instance it just made more sense to do it by hand instead of boothing off the area to spray and back brush.

[@colombianita2005]

What paint is he using?

[@jacobbresson9031]

Acrylic diluted with water

[@ebersalcido8810]

What did you use for a clear coat so I wouldn't yellow

[@jacobbresson9031]

Eber Salcido polycrylic!

[@ravenXcozmo]

Water based

[@adi8a]

Can you do this with chalk paint?

[@jacobbresson9031]

I don't see why not, but I'm not familiar with chalk paint. You could do a test spot to see if it's achieving the look you're after. If it has masonry application qualities it should be just fine.

[@itskidkelly]

Bresson Painting yes but if you’re going for something large it would just be much wiser financially to go with paint and water. Chalk paint isn’t cheap.

[@SterlingHyde]

somethings off.. doesnt look right, imo

[@eggspanda2475]

looks good but its a very slow way of doing it

[@aprilwickliffe8462]

How do you apply the sealer?

[@jacobbresson9031]

The clear coat can be applied with a brush or a roller, same way you applied the paint. Hope you're project turned out well!

[@yonihales9133]

Wow went from fine to OH no

[@CP-qn1mn]

why wouldn't you use limewash which is a far superior product and made exactly for this purpose.

[@divestor]

You painted your wall white. Not sure what was the 8 minutes about. It can be said literally in 3 words. Paint it white.

[@rachelmorrow9042]

6:10 when your Korean mom is trying to convince you to date ethnic men

[@johnpalmer9774]

Honestly it looks like a poorly painted wall. Almost like there’s too much paint being used.

[@mattruetz2088]

Yes agreed

[@heatherfitzgibbon]

To each his own. Do it the way YOU want it. He's demonstrating the technique and I think he did a great job.

[@oogieboy5874]

If you keep up the good work, some day you will be able to afford a real brush with a handle.

[@jacobbresson9031]

Oogie boy I had to chop one to fit under the stove!! 🤣🤣 My Wooster Shortcut grew legs the day before I did this project.

[@scwholesaleliquidation8399]

REALLY??/ WHY SUCH HATEFUL COMMENTS.....WHY DO PEOPLE EVEN MAKE A COMMENT UNLESS YOU HAVE SOMETHING KIND TO SAY, WOW

[@oogieboy5874]

Uh.... I think I mentioned it was good work. Just kidding!

[@ravenXcozmo]

Oogie boy looks like someone doesn’t get the sarcasms!

[@amberthehedgewitch4933]

You must not paint very much.

[@kryptdoge3900]

You could hit it all once with a sprayer diluted in water. Or you can do this………

[@chandramcmasters9617]

I whitewashed my fireplace and it WAS beautiful until i applied the polycrylic u suggested to use b this video n now my beautiful paint job is RUINED!!!!! It turned it yellow and looks HORRIBLE! DO NOT USE POLYCRYLIC ON WHITE PAINT EVER

[@jacobbresson9031]

Polycrylic is a non yellowing clear, sounds like you might have used a different product. Quite a few clear coats amber and yellow, minwax polycrylic will not.

[@jamietucker4174]

Water based should not yellow

[@HealGrowRecover]

Atleast say how u mixed the paint 🤦‍♀️

[@clearviewtechnical]

Painting a brick house is ALWAYS a BIG MISTAKE! The beauty of bare brick is the many decades of maintenance-free service. Yes, I know it's cool and trendy, but it's a huge dis-service in the long run. The current or future owners will have to scrape and repaint and as the coats of paint accumulate the shorter the life of the paint. Eventually, ALL the paint needs to be sandblasted or removed with paint stripper. And then probably the mortar joints repaired (tuck pointing). So PLEASE just spare the home and future owners of this horrible fad!

[@deannanphillips]

Its not always a fad. Im overhauling my whole house to cool tone from 90's colored beige white to a nice white grey and red brick fireplace doesnt match.

[@terrykirk6951]

Looked better in my opinion before.

[@xavierlx]

So torn, everyone says not to paint brick but can't find a white wash red brick that isn't a paint video

[@hubertwawszczak9891]

to be honest it looked a lot better without the paint, now its just ugly

[@flowergarden1426]

Always someone out there saying their mean opinions. Keep your mean opinions to yourself or go watch sesame street grouch!

[@hubertwawszczak9891]

@@flowergarden1426 its funny how only positive feedback is accepted now, and honest opinions are taken as mean and hatefull, maybe you should keep your toxic positivity away from social media...

[@BigMac-jr4th]

Final project looks like garbage.

[@annadilynn]

why be rude.

[@flowergarden1426]

Hateful people never learn.

[@clevername4781]

How to ruin a brick fireplace

[@martinlorenz8243]

That looks terrible.

[@flowergarden1426]

It looks nice.

[@hernanfreire8558]

How to ruin a brick wall 🤦

[@atroy1983]

Hardly... it looks so much better!

[@1890cooper]

brick needs to breath

[@FZQ007]

You talk too much,less detail..not cooL