Tile Over Brick Fireplace

We also decided to mortar in a piece of concrete board onto the existing unlevel concrete in order to have a clean smooth surface to lay the tile.

Tile over brick fireplace.

How to tile a fireplace hearth. First we laid out the tile to get an idea of how they would fit together. Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace. I went with these 2 x4 venatino marble tiles.

Fireplace makeover trend 7. The old brick fireplace had a few chunks of mortar missing as well as some chips taken out from removing the ugly peach tile. Choose from ceramic tile or natural stone tile like marble granite or slate. They come on mesh sheets that are about 10 x12.

I m excited to share the steps with you here so you can do the same in your home. Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick. They will give an authentic character to the room providing a dose of warmth and tradition. It was built in 1923 and it has such an abundance of character and charm that it s fun to restore and renovate simply because you get to unveil and experience some of the old world charm that seemed so natural for those older homes.

So i took a peek at marble tile just for fun and once i brought it home and saw it with the fireplace i was head over heels. In many cases skim coating the existing brick with thinset will create a strong smooth surface for tile installation. Diy tile fireplace makeover. The process was so simple and mess free and the end result is beautful.

Renovating with a tile over brick fireplace design i love my old craftsman style house. Craig used a metal tile edge to give the tile a clean look and hide the cut edges of tile. This is especially important with the mosaic stone and glass tile i ll be using. Surrounding a brick fireplace with a wood mantle surround wood mantles that surround brick or tile create classic coziness that can stay looking smart for decades.

Go over the entire area with a wire brush to dislodge any loose mortar then scrub off the soot with a rag soaked in white vinegar. Before i can cover up the brick with new beautiful tile i need to smooth out the surface. How to tile over brick fireplace. Jan 19 2013 make over a brick fireplace with ceramic or natural stone tiles.

Granite tiles are a product of exceptional. Install thinset cement base directly to the existing brick or apply a cement board substrate.