German Smear On Wood Siding

The technique is akin to.

German smear on wood siding.

See more ideas about painted brick white wash brick house exterior. The traditional german smear look is white mortar over red bricks. It tones down natural colors of brick wood or other surfaces creating a vintage or weathered look. Jun 24 2019 explore susan vrba s board german smear technique on pinterest.

1x6 lap siding 45 linear foot 1x8 lap siding 60 linear foot available in various lengths. Please call or text for length availability. Kiln dried southern yellow pine mill seconds german lap siding boards aka pattern 105 105 siding priced by the linear foot. The mortar is mixed the same for either technique it just depends on the look you prefer.

May 19 2020 explore colleen sellner s board german smear brick technique on pinterest. See more ideas about brick exterior brick house exterior. 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. A true german smear uses a sand mixture mortar to cover the brick while a whitewash uses a thinned out paint mixture to cover the brick exterior.

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. Apply it in thin layers with a large soft paint brush. 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. Jan 14 2017 explore kathy short s board german smear followed by 2069 people on pinterest.

Find the 9 most interesting facts about german smear here. See more ideas about painted brick white wash brick exterior brick. 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. 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.