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Faux Brick Questions

Problem With The Faux Brick Shadowing

May 10, 2009

Debra:
I’m having a problem with the faux brick shadowing.
I’ve watched the video numerous times and understand.
However, I don’t have textured walls and either I’m not using
enough water and it turns out dark all the way around or I
use too much and it dribbles.
What brush do you use and how wet does the
brush have to be? [...]

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Faux Brick Breakouts With Secret Stencil

May 2, 2009

Hi Debra!
I am absolutely LOVING your video. My kitchen is turning out so beautiful. just like in your video. I’m amazed!
I do have a question about faux brick breakouts. I noticed in the video that you painted a dark brown? On the break out and only in a couple of small [...]

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Painting An Existing Interior Brick Wall

May 1, 2009

I have an addition with one wall being the original “exterior” brick.
The previous owners painted it a very drab shade of grey.
I’m looking for creative ideas to let that wall accent the room.
Also, I understand there are some things to watch out for as I repaint this wall, regarding drips and such.
One idea my wife [...]

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Faux Brick Wall In Teens Room

April 30, 2009

Hi Debra,
I am real excited about started my faux brick wall in my teens room!
My question to you is about what color suggestion you might have for me.
I went ahead and did my daughters room in a deep purple (her fav) and sparing one wall a lighter shade to surprise her with an “urban look” [...]

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Does Painting Brick Look Alright

April 27, 2009

Thank you Deb!
I was wondering if painting over the brick, as apposed to plaster for a flat surface, would look alright. I really don’t want to plaster the surface. Have you ever seen it done that way?
Thank you for your expedient reply!
Lynda
Yes, you can paint the brick instead of plastering. I took [...]

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Question Before I Buy The Faux Brick Video

April 25, 2009

Hi Debra,
Before I buy a dvd (how to paint faux brick), I would like to ask you:
Do you use real plaster(or Joint comp) or give the effect of plaster with paint with faux bricks?
If you use the real plaster then how do you remove it when you don’t want same finish on the wall?
~Darshana
Hey Darshana
Nope, [...]

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Faux Brick Archway Ideas

April 23, 2009

Hi Deb!
I purchased your video and now I’m ready to start bricking!
I want to do an archway to my kitchen and small faux subway tile back splash.
What is the best way to create a template for little bricks for the subway tiles (I’m a glutton for tiny brushes and details). And, the arch isn’t flush [...]

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