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    Schmear Genius
    • Feb 28, 2021
    • 1 min

    Schmear Genius

    Ever wonder what to do to jazz up those classic red bricks? We opted for a German Schmear treatment. This fun look "mimics the feel of irregular stones and heavy mortar joints, a style often found on centuries-old cottages and castles throughout northern Germany. The technique is akin to whitewashing bricks, but instead of using diluted latex paint, homeowners coat the brick with a layer of wet mortar." Bottom right is an example of what the "before" looked liked. To drive c
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