Does anyone know how to make red bricks lighter?

Mocamps · Post by **Mocamps** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 5:11 pm

We have a very large inglenook fireplace which completely dominates or room. The bricks are quite red and new. I would like to make them look either older or tone them down a bit. Has anyone got any tips?

Thanks

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 12:04 pm

I don't think you will be able to make them look any lighter to be honest. Even bricks that are outside in the strong sunlight and rain will take 50 years to fade!

Perhaps someone will come up with a possible solution!

Good luck

Hitch · Post by **Hitch** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 12:55 pm

There are specialists that can colour bricks and masonry. Few and far between, so pretty expensive i imagine.

tim'll fix it · Post by **tim'll fix it** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 1:47 pm

sand blasting?

Scrit · Post by **Scrit** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 1:31 pm

Pink paint? No, only kidding.

Wood Magnet · Post by **Wood Magnet** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 2:59 pm

Wonder if something like shoe polish could work or acrylic paint, some-one might come up with right remedy.