Tile Over Brick Fireplace Before And After
The combination of the outdated walls dark wood floors and red brick fireplace made this space dark and uninviting.
Tile over brick fireplace before and after. 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. Dark and dreary. 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 the tiles together like a puzzle. The dark tile hearth especially made it look unfriendly.
How to tile over a brick fireplace surround. Choose from ceramic tile or natural stone tile like marble granite or slate. Be sure to discuss your project goals and desired tile type with your local fireplace store before purchase to ensure safety and success. Plus the soot covered firebox was in major need of a cleaning and some fireplace brick tlc.
The 1950s with its yellowed plywood panel lined walls. The overall transformation is amazing. Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace. For more fireplace tile ideas visit our idea gallery.
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 trying several times to update with budget friendly fixes she decided it was time to take the plunge and invest in its makeover. We ve included some resources at the end of this blog to help you learn more about fireplace tile installation. The metal tile edge is miter cut with a hacksaw and gets mortared in place with the tile.
Wood trim will be installed over the metal tile edge for a nice clean look. In this picture slide show video we are refacing an older fireplace from brick into tile. Contractor and designer chip wade of elbow room replaced this family s dated brick fireplace with a metal surround for a sleek look. But before the final trim.
The painted exposed brick made it look like every other fireplace. Fireplace makeovers before and after. We pre cut most of the tiles with a wet saw before hand to make the. Craig used a metal tile edge to give the tile a clean look and hide the cut edges of tile.
I had no idea you could. Posted on march 11 2016 april 16. Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick.