White wash a brick fireplace how to

Before

After

This is an extremely easy project. 

As you can see in the before, the brick was pretty much a standard brick color and a little harsh in it's surroundings. the white wash gave it a much softer feel.

This is the lime wash that I used

Clean the brick first of any dust or cobwebs with a broom and an old rag, no water needed.

1. Tape off ceiling and surrounding walls and woodwork.
2. I used a lime wash by McClosky. Pour some into a tray. You will also need a chip brush and an old rag
3. .Begin by dipping your brush into the lime wash and work into the bristles. Start out with as little on the brush as possible, you can always add more once you get the feel for how much you are comfortable with. Starting at the top of the wall dap the lime wash on to the brick and scrub it in until you get the look you desire.
4. Now take an old rag and rub some back.
5. Once the entire wall is covered you can go back in and add more lime wash here and there on the edges of some of the bricks.
6. Your done!