Learn How to Whitewash Brick With Common Masonry Supplies
When you’re ready to start building your brick wall, you’ll need to think about the design and color of your brick. If you choose a brick that has a different color from the mortar, it will show through. To prevent this from happening, use common masonry supplies. You can whitewash brick with common masonry supplies like paint or stain.
The YouTube video “How To Whitewash Brick With Masonry” demonstrates the common steps to follow to whitewash brick properly with common masonry supplies.
Mix up some mortar in a bucket or mixer, then add water until it is just damp enough so it can be easily moved around with your hands. Apply the mortar onto your bricks’ surface by using a trowel. Then make sure that each row of bricks is covered in wet mortar before moving on to the next.
The next thing is to allow the mortar to dry overnight before applying paint or staining it. For the paint or stain to stick effectively, you’ll need to apply more pressure than usual onto wet surfaces such as bricks and concrete slabs. Finally, use a paintbrush or roller to apply paint over areas with small cracks or gaps between bricks, allowing moisture into them over time.
