The next step in my fireplace resurface and remodel was covering that.
Tile over fireplace brick.
Give the entire surface of the brick fireplace a good scrub with a wire brush followed by the vacuum.
I didn t want to do a lot of demo but i didn t have much of a choice if i was going to tile over.
Even out the surface.
Place drop cloths over the hearth and the floor.
Build out the vertical sides of the surround that they they were no longer flush with the wall and could thus support a.
Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace.
Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick.
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Clean and prepare existing brick.
If possible you should remove the existing mantel for easier tile.
Go over the entire area with a wire brush to dislodge any loose mortar then scrub off the soot with a rag soaked in.
How to tile over brick fireplace clean the brick.
Refacing the front of the fireplace with wood.
Use painter s tape to mask off.
Widen the mantel so that it hung over each side of the surround by 3 inches add shadow boxes vertically and horizontally on the surround as well as on the front and sides of.
Let the bricks dry for a day or.
How to tile over a brick fireplace step 1.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend lovelies.
Create a smooth work.