German schmear fireplace

German schmear is a technique where mortar is spread over a brick surface. But don’t be fooled into thinking German Schmear is limited to use only on the exterior of your house. It’s commonly used on fireplaces, outdoor sun porches, and laundry rooms, just to name a few. Here's everything you need to know about creating a German Schmear wall in your home. We use affiliate links.

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 You can bring an old-world charm to your outdated stone fireplace, with the DIY technique called German Schmear.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

My dear friends Courtney and Aaron recently moved into a nearby house and it was just PERFECT for their family. It has a music room, a huge basement, and is in a super kid friendly neighborhood that is an amazing fit for their next phase in life. But the one thing Courtney didn’t love was ... Read More about DIY German Shmear Fireplace

Catch hold of that indescribable quality that turns outdated brickwork into farmhouse artwork. Hint: It's the German Schmear techinque!

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!

Full blog post with tutorial! With about $23 of white mortar and some elbow grease, this tired brick wall now feels light and fresh once more with a German schmear, the perfect backdrop for the rest of our basement remodel project.

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The german schmear technique seemed intimidating to me, since I never worked with cement or mortar before. It took months of procrastinating to get the courage…

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 ...