German Smear On Wood Siding

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German smear on wood siding.

The painter can also use a wet rag to wipe areas of the paint away allowing a little bit of the natural brick or wood to peek through the whitewash paint. The mortar is mixed the same for either technique it just depends on the look you prefer. Apply it in thin layers with a large soft paint brush. Since the mortar wash remains pliable for up to 45 minutes after application you can customize the look and feel of it as you apply by scraping off some of the mortar to let the brick show through.

The traditional german smear look is white mortar over red bricks. See more ideas about painted brick white wash brick exterior brick. See more ideas about brick exterior brick house exterior. This coloring method is inseparable from the fact that it uses a technique in which brick is white outed for the sake of fresh look especially on the home exterior.

It tones down natural colors of brick wood or other surfaces creating a vintage or weathered look. Since i love a thick slathered brick i opted for the german smear. Jun 24 2019 explore susan vrba s board german smear technique on pinterest. Also a whitewash application requires maintenance since exterior painted surfaces always weathers and fades.

Kiln dried southern yellow pine mill seconds german lap siding boards aka pattern 105 105 siding priced by the linear foot. Find the 9 most interesting facts about german smear here. German smear mimics the look of irregular stones and heavy mortar joints a style often found on centuries old cottages and castles throughout northern germany. With the german smear the coverage is heavier with less definition between the bricks and more of a rustic look with a few bricks wiped off to expose original brick.

Please call or text for length availability. 1x6 lap siding 45 linear foot 1x8 lap siding 60 linear foot available in various lengths. Jan 14 2017 explore kathy short s board german smear followed by 2069 people on pinterest. German smear brick is another favorite topic of brick wall coloring project.