German Schmear Brick Finishing with timeless texture, rustic charm, and a custom whitewashed look that enhances your home’s character. Serving Carolina Shores & Calabash, NC.
Old wallpaper can make a room feel dated and difficult to update. Proper removal and preparation are essential for achieving smooth, paint-ready walls. With over 40 years of professional experience, I provide careful wallpaper removal and surface prep that ensures your new finish looks flawless.
Give your brick surfaces a classic, European-inspired look with the rustic charm of German Schmear finishing.
Control the level of coverage to highlight natural brick tones or achieve a softer, whitewashed appearance.
Enhance your home’s character with a durable finish that blends old-world elegance with modern style.
Cleaning and prepping brick to ensure strong adhesion.
Blending mortar and paint to achieve your preferred coverage—light, medium, or heavy.
Leaving select brick tones exposed for depth and contrast.
Applying a protective finish to maintain style and longevity.
Bring timeless character to your home with the German Schmear technique. I carefully apply this method to soften brick tones, highlight texture, and create a rustic yet elegant look.
Formal Painting is a local painting and restoration service led by John Albert, a semi-retired interior painter with over 40 years of professional experience. Based in Carolina Shores, NC.
Carolina Shores, NC
Calabash, NC
Little River, SC
