Tile Over Marble Fireplace

Learn how to prep the old brick and fireplace surround and how to tile a fireplace for a fresh modern look.

Tile over marble fireplace.

Instructions making sure the hardwood floor is protected using the hammer and mason chisel remove marble hearth set into floor. Clean out marble debris and sweep floor to remove small particles so they don t scratch the floor. The resulting surround provides a uniform singular look. Lightly colored tiles with horizontal striations are laid floor to ceiling while a mantle and hearth are omitted for a smooth minimalist style.

If you follow the three part strategy above your tiles will probably stay put but if. Look at the hearth of the fireplace in my case the tile on the ground. Measure opening to determine the size of the. Back to business as usual.

Marble is smooth and nonporous which are both good qualities for. You ll want your new tile to complement the hearth material. After tackling my fireplace demolition and removing lots of ugly peach marble tile i unearthed the original brick fireplace from 1946. You can tile directly over your current marble fireplace surround.

This marble fireplace tile surround makes a large impact in a small space. How to tile with before and after pictures of a fireplace surround makeover. How to redo a marble fireplace tile over tile. Yes you can tile directly over a brick fireplace.

Available in stone marble glass slate ceramic and more our tile materials offer a durable heat resistant surface that also adds style to your fireplace surrounds mantels back panels and hearths. Because the fireplace is a dry area not subjected to moisture or foot traffic it is possible to. If your marble fireplace is tile and the original tile is in good condition with no loose tiles or. At the tile store grab as many samples as possible because tile that looks amazing in the store may not work in your space.

How to tile over a marble fireplace overcoming problems with tile over a marble fireplace.