Tiling Over A Brick Fireplace Before And After

How to tile over a brick fireplace surround.

Tiling over a brick fireplace before and after.

Posted on march 11 2016 april 16. Because there s already grooves in the brick the tile adheres really well. Regency hz54e gas fireplace. The metal tile edge is miter cut with a hacksaw and gets mortared in place with the tile.

The combination of the outdated walls dark wood floors and red brick fireplace made this space dark and uninviting. House crashers host josh temple of installed a handmade tile fireplace surround that acts as the focal point of the new master suite. We ve included some resources at the end of this blog to help you learn more about fireplace tile installation. After trying several times to update with budget friendly fixes she decided it was time to take the plunge and invest in its makeover.

Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace. Contractor and designer chip wade of elbow room replaced this family s dated brick fireplace with a metal surround for a sleek look. Be sure to discuss your project goals and desired tile type with your local fireplace store before purchase to ensure safety and success. You don t need a lot of tile adhesive just enough to stick it on.

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. This living room was stuck in the 1950s with its yellowed plywood panel lined walls. Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick. The great thing about tiling right over brick like this is that you don t even need to notch the tile adhesive.

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. Tiling over an existing brick fireplace can create a dramatic new look or restore some natural beauty if the brick has been painted over. The painted exposed brick made it look like every other fireplace. The dark tile hearth especially made it look unfriendly.

Plus the soot covered firebox was in major need of a cleaning and some fireplace brick tlc. Choose from ceramic tile or natural stone tile like marble granite or slate. In many cases skim coating the existing brick with thinset will create a strong smooth surface for tile installation. We pre cut most of the tiles with a wet saw before hand to make the.

Here s the scoop on tiling over the brick and totally changing the look and feel of our house. For more fireplace tile ideas visit our idea gallery. Craig used a metal tile edge to give the tile a clean look and hide the cut edges of tile.