![]() ![]() TIP: the wetter the sponge, the smoother the plaster will get and also using the RIGHT and CLEAN sponge makes a huge difference! I really liked these Multi-Purpose Sponges. Step 4: Using your sponge get it wet and smooth out the mortar. Step 3: Take a putty knife and put an additional layer on top of the grouted sections and smooth it out as much as possible. Again, I worked in small sections so I would do about 4 sq feet and then move on to step 3. Step 2: For the first coat, I took a gallon freezer bag and used it as a piping bag to fill in all of the cracks. So maybe try a few sample runs and wait until it dries for you to see the results. NOTE: The plaster will dry about 50% lighter than how it looks when you mix it. I had to throw away a couple batches because it got too dark. Just work in very small amounts, a little goes A LONG ways. I did a teeny tiny bit of the Charcoal Concrete Color. 2) Tint your mortar so it isn’t stark white. 1) work with small batches so it doesn’t dry out as quickly and you won’t waste any mortar. I tried a variety of mixtures and what I found it this. This is going to come down to personal preference. But it is also a ‘cleaner’ look than a white wash or normal German Schmear. It’s more of a French artisan look to me. I will note, there is definitely a rustic feel to this. It feels a little stark right now especially with the white walls, but I am hopeful that once we get the new mantel on (coming soon) and furniture, it will all work! I went with a lighter plaster, I tried a variety of more gray, versus white and this is what we settled on. So with all of that said, here is what I came up with! German Schmear Over Stone Fireplace The house is a lot “warmer” than ours is, so I couldn’t get away with going so tan, but I ended up loving this more coverage look. They built this stone fireplace and then plastered over it to give it more of a french country look.
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