Tiling Over Brick Fireplace
Choose from ceramic tile or natural stone tile like marble granite or slate.
Tiling over brick fireplace. Jan 19 2013 make over a brick fireplace with ceramic or natural stone tiles. Install thinset cement base directly to the existing brick or apply a cement board substrate. Place tile spacers around the tiles and add thinset as you go. Check out my youtube channe.
Tiling over an existing brick fireplace can create a dramatic new look or restore some natural beauty if the brick has been painted over. I m excited to share the steps with you here so you can do the same in your home. This video take you through the entire process of covering a brick fireplace with tile. How to tile over brick fireplace.
The old brick fireplace had a few chunks of mortar missing as well as some chips taken out from removing the ugly peach tile. Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace. 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.
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. Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick. Diy tile fireplace makeover. If you ve been following this entire fireplace makeover process on instagram let me remind you of what we started with.
I went with these 2 x4 venatino marble tiles. 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. In many cases skim coating the existing brick with thinset will create a strong smooth surface for tile installation. Learn how to do it yourself with this simple tutorial.
Renovating with a tile over brick fireplace design i love my old craftsman style house. The before and after images are stunning. This is especially important with the mosaic stone and glass tile i ll be using. Before i can cover up the brick with new beautiful tile i need to smooth out the surface.
If the mantel is a fixed part of the fireplace lay the tiles over top of it. The process was so simple and mess free and the end result is beautful.