How To Whitewash Old Stone Fireplace

How To Whitewash Old Stone Fireplace. Pour 4 parts water in the bucket. The first step to whitewashing a stone fireplace is knowing how to make a whitewash.

I used a 50/50 mix of my paint and water. Here are some pics for y'all. The center was slightly blackened with soot and the stones were wildly different color tones, varying from yellow to red to brown.

After a few minutes of painting, go back with an old towel and dab where the section started.

If you cannot move it, cover it. I honestly would have done even more water, but it was already really messy and wet to apply. Apply in light even strokes, blending the mixture into the stone or brick. The milk paint brand and finish (as shown in my project photos) is safepaint in snow white by the old fashioned milk paint co.