I can tell from the precision of this first project the total remodel is going to be awesome! Following.

Me too, I once moved a structural beam holding up the second floor so a layout was perfectly aligned at a 45 degree angle. That is why my projects take a loong time.... Your project is looking real good!

I like the whitewash - I went a couple of steps further in my office:

1. I cut the sheets out on the edge to zipper butting pieces together, and filled with a grey caulk;
2. I did what is called a German Schmear using joint compound across the bricks. Sealed with a polyurethane.

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Didn't water it down, just made sure to vary the thickness so bricks show through. When you put the Polly on (water based) it will thin it out and more of the red will show.

Do you have enough room to do a barn door window covering?

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