Easy German Schmear technique on a brick fireplace using white mortar 

It will make a huge difference. Have fun!

Yes, you can do it in stages. This took me three days

Agreed, I heard that some Home Depots carry it but wasn't able to find any in my city. I was able to find the white mortar at a local brick yard called Marvel Building and Masonry Supply. I'd start looking into a masonry supply stores. Once you find it, it is super cheap, like $11 for a large bag. Good luck!

MAEPI Porcelain Tile Mortar works fine, comes in white, and is easy to find.

Hi Hailey, I just used white mortar. When the mortar is wet it looks grey but dries white.

Dana, I'm not sure if the thin set will work, ( It may be too thin) I couldn't find the type S white either at our local big box hardware stores but found it at a building supply store called Marvel Building and Masonry supplies. I would probably reach out to someone that works with setting bricks and ask them or Google. lol

Definitely, you can paint the brick in reverse. I would recommend using chalk paint as it has a rough brick like texture to start with. I would not seal it with anything as it has a a more natural look with a sealer. First clean your brick really well. Then start painting!

I don't believe this technique would give you the same look as my fireplace. However, I personally like the look of old world charm so I think adding some chunky texture on a smooth white fireplace would look pretty awesome as well.

I'm sorry you didn't like the video. It is basically painting the silk paint on the couch, I thought it was pretty self explanatory.

lol. They gave detailed instructions in the video.

Then fn turn the volume down or don’t watch. Geez.

A video teaching you HOW to do this probably isn’t the best place to ask that question. But it’s mortar, so it’s pretty permanent...I think your best option to change it would be painting over the German smear making it all white with some texture 🤷‍♀️

Power washer, hard bristle brushes not steal it will leave rust behind, brass or plastic. Chemical brush Another brick to rub against the smear aswell and most important part muriatic acid... now this comes in many forms contact your masonry supplier in your area for the chemical they recomend, (most likley 600 masonry cleaner) ratio the acid 5 to 1 and work your way down to the correct ration (usually 3 to 1) apply with chemical brush from a bucket let it cook for a minute scrub the wall with your other utensils during this time, then aim higher and farther Way with your power washer to rinse the acid down the wall... now move closer 6 to 12 inches from the wall with a fan tip (yellow one) trace the moarter joints back and forth and down to the next course and so on. Repeat as necessary and put alot of ass into the scrubbing. You will most likley need to grind and retuckpoint the whole damn house too if you don't want a trace of white. And that smear will be on there like a son of a bitcj cause it cured there X amount of years ago.

Also give a roto tip a try just keep in mind it can maul the brick.

F off and pay someone to remove it. Very lame comment. BTW you have bad, old fashioned taste.

@@paulagrove4510 It was rude to destroy the house with that ugly Schmeer