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How To Whitewash Stone

Whitewashing stone can be a very affordable way to update your fireplace.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time15 minutes
Cost: 10

Equipment

  • 1 Bristle brush
  • 1 Paint brush
  • 1 Rag

Materials

  • 1 Chalk paint
  • 1 cup of water

Instructions

  • Deep clean the stone with a hard bristle brush and soapy water. Clean the grout with a bristle brush. Let the stone and grout dry.
  • Apply painters tape to the wall, the wood mantel and the metal insert.
  • Mix paint with water, in small amounts at a time. I used a ratio of 2 parts water to 1 part paint. In total I used about 1 cup of water and 1/2 a cup of paint.
  • Working one stone at a time, add the paint to each stone. You can vary the amount of coverage per stone.