Marble Tile Over Brick Fireplace

It took a bit of work to smooth out the rough.

Marble tile over brick fireplace.

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. They come on mesh sheets that are about 10 x12. How to tile over a marble fireplace surround. Choose from ceramic tile or natural stone tile like marble granite or slate.

Diy tile fireplace makeover. While running errands i found herringbone marble tile and penny tile at 50 off 3 50 a piece and decided it was time to update the fireplace surround. Make a big impact in the living room by surrounding the fireplace with brick inspired fireplace tile ideas. Yes you can tile directly over a brick fireplace.

Porcelain ceramic glass marble and natural stone like travertine limestone and slate. Tiling over an existing brick fireplace can create a dramatic new look or restore some natural beauty if the brick has been painted over. After taking a tiling class i know that is something that is just not in my diy wheelhouse so i called an expert named leo. The tiles did get warm but they are still stuck on my fireplace with no damage to the tiles.

Learn how to prep the old brick and fireplace surround and how to tile a fireplace for a fresh modern look. I just finished updating my tile fireplace with home depot s peel and stick smart tiles. I went with these 2 x4 venatino marble tiles. Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick.

If you live an older home consider installing tile over brick fireplaces create a dramatic new look. I have purchased a sample of another brand of peel and stick tiles for our backsplash years ago and while it was pretty it was definitely more flimsy than what i used on our fireplace. I m excited to share the steps with you here so you can do the same in your home. Then my luck turned.

Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace. Begin laying out the marble tiles on the floor to determine the pattern and where to make any cuts. After tackling my fireplace demolition and removing lots of ugly peach marble tile i unearthed the original brick fireplace from 1946. 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.

They will give an authentic character to the room providing a dose of warmth and tradition. In many cases skim coating the existing brick with thinset will create a strong smooth surface for tile installation. Measure the fireplace surround and mark off an area of equal size and shape on the floor nearby.