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    ljcj29 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 11, 2007, 01:52 PM
    Facelift for Fireplace Brick
    Hi All,
    Our fireplace is out dated and we want to give it a fresh look but still keep it in line with our country theme. The brick is currently a blackish reddish color with black/charcoal grout. We would like to give it an antique brick (white washed)look similar to the picture below . Has anyone tried this and can you give advise on how to achieve this look, i.e colors, techniques, etc. Thanks, Lisa
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    Mar 11, 2007, 02:31 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ljcj29
    Hi All,
    Our fireplace is out dated and we want to give it a fresh look but still keep it in line with our country theme. The brick is currently a blackish reddish color with black/charcoal grout. We would like to give it an antique brick (white washed)look similar to the picture below . Has anyone tried this and can you give advise on how to achieve this look, i.e colors, techniques, etc. Thanks, Lisa
    Now:Name: fireplace .jpg Views: 18163 Size: 17.8 KB

    Would Like:Name: NewBrick.jpg Views: 25937 Size: 16.1 KB
    Yes, Do a sample practice area using a sanded grout from the tile store. Trowl over a wetted surface thinnly, then using damp dish towel tamp down and lightly brush clean some highlighted brick areas. Do not paint but clear seal after it cures up and then wait to see how the sealer color dries. Nm
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    Mar 11, 2007, 06:21 PM
    Great! Thanks for this speedy answer. Looking forward to get started. I'll let you know how it comes out. ~L
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    Apr 6, 2009, 02:16 AM

    grout is only part of the equation. The look you say you want is brick that is both irregular, and differing in blotches of black and off white paint. You might work on colors first, then grout the brick leaving it a little higher than the existing grout. Be sure to clean the brick and grout first or it will fall out. Use customs grout which has a polymer admixture base to make it stick better. Be patient. It will take a bunch to time. Alternately, just have it redone. It doesn't cost that much and your time is worth something.
    good luck either way.
    mark
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    Apr 7, 2009, 03:39 AM
    Mark... heads up. You keep replying to questions from back in 2006 and 2007. Check out the dates in the upper left corner of the threads so you can post to more recent questions...

    Hate to see anyone waste time!

    Good luck!

    MARK
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