Tiling Over Brick Fireplace

I m excited to share the steps with you here so you can do the same in your home.

Tiling over brick fireplace.

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. I went with these 2 x4 venatino marble tiles. Renovating with a tile over brick fireplace design i love my old craftsman style house. This is especially important with the mosaic stone and glass tile i ll be using.

I just finished updating my tile fireplace with home depot s peel and stick smart tiles. If the mantel is a fixed part of the fireplace lay the tiles over top of it. If you ve been following this entire fireplace makeover process on instagram let me remind you of what we started with. Place tile spacers around the tiles and add thinset as you go.

The process was so simple and mess free and the end result is beautful. Jan 19 2013 make over a brick fireplace with ceramic or natural stone tiles. Tiling over an existing brick fireplace can create a dramatic new look or restore some natural beauty if the brick has been painted over. Check out my youtube channe.

Install thinset cement base directly to the existing brick or apply a cement board substrate. Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace. Choose from ceramic tile or natural stone tile like marble granite or slate. In many cases skim coating the existing brick with thinset will create a strong smooth surface for tile installation.

The old brick fireplace had a few chunks of mortar missing as well as some chips taken out from removing the ugly peach tile. How to tile over brick fireplace. This video take you through the entire process of covering a brick fireplace with tile. Diy tile fireplace makeover.

Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick. They come on mesh sheets that are about 10 x12. Tiling over brick even painted bricked is an easy diy project as long as your brick is in good condition. Learn how to do it yourself with this simple tutorial.

The before and after images are stunning. 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.