Tiling Over A Brick Fireplace Before And After

Before i installed the tile i used chalk to mark the surround measurements on my kitchen floor and then cut up the mesh sheets to fit.

Tiling over a brick fireplace before and after.

For more fireplace tile ideas visit our idea gallery. Because there s already grooves in the brick the tile adheres really well. Choose from ceramic tile or natural stone tile like marble granite or slate. Posted on march 11 2016 april 16.

Be sure to discuss your project goals and desired tile type with your local fireplace store before purchase to ensure safety and success. The combination of the outdated walls dark wood floors and red brick fireplace made this space dark and uninviting. Tiling over an existing brick fireplace can create a dramatic new look or restore some natural beauty if the brick has been painted over. You don t need a lot of tile adhesive just enough to stick it on.

Here s the scoop on tiling over the brick and totally changing the look and feel of our house. The great thing about tiling right over brick like this is that you don t even need to notch the tile adhesive. The painted exposed brick made it look like every other fireplace. The dark tile hearth especially made it look unfriendly.

This living room was stuck in the 1950s with its yellowed plywood panel lined walls. We ve included some resources at the end of this blog to help you learn more about fireplace tile installation. 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. Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace.

In many cases skim coating the existing brick with thinset will create a strong smooth surface for tile installation. Plus the soot covered firebox was in major need of a cleaning and some fireplace brick tlc. Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick. How to tile over a brick fireplace surround.