Grouting stone fireplace

Do you have an outdated fireplace that’s more of an eyesore than a beautiful focal point? Then you need a fireplace makeover! My old fireplace was covered in large, bold-colored stones that were in desperate need of an update, so I decided to give it a fresh look.

Okay, so I actually completed this German Schmear fireplace update back in November of 2020, but because of life with two kids three and under, and a day job, I am just getting around to sharing this project now! I love seeing before and afters, […]

Learn how to brighten up your fireplace with this German Schmear Stone Fireplace Tutorial. Go from dark stone to bright and clean!

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See the step-by-step process of overgrouting a stone fireplace. From piping to cleaning, achieve that perfect organic look. #FireplaceTransformation #MessyToMagnificent

how we cleaned and prepped our outdated stone fireplace before we whitewashed it using vinegar and a drill bit brush attachment.

250-year-old stone fireplace makeover using lime mortar to repoint stones. #stonefireplace #limemortar #oldbuildings #historicconstructiontechniques #historicconstruction #repointing #woodmantel

Transform your fireplace easily for around $50 using the over-grout technique, also known as German Smear.

Some of you know that I retired last April so I finally decided to tackle a project I had been wanting to do for awhile...whitewashing my dark rock fireplace...... Besides the dark dated color, I also didn't like that the installer had placed the rock veneer on the front to end short of the pieces on the sides so I had visible ugly grout lines "walking" up both sides of the fireplace! Before the whitewash I filled in the grout lines with concrete repair mastic and "created" bigger rocks that…