Tiling Over A Brick Fireplace Before And After

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Tiling over a brick fireplace before and after.

Be sure to discuss your project goals and desired tile type with your local fireplace store before purchase to ensure safety and success. The great thing about tiling right over brick like this is that you don t even need to notch the tile adhesive. The dark tile hearth especially made it look unfriendly. This living room was stuck in the 1950s with its yellowed plywood panel lined walls.

We pre cut most of the tiles with a wet saw before hand to make the. Contractor and designer chip wade of elbow room replaced this family s dated brick fireplace with a metal surround for a sleek look. Dark and dreary. Posted on march 11 2016 april 16.

Plus the soot covered firebox was in major need of a cleaning and some fireplace brick tlc. You don t need a lot of tile adhesive just enough to stick it on. House crashers host josh temple of installed a handmade tile fireplace surround that acts as the focal point of the new master suite. The metal tile edge is miter cut with a hacksaw and gets mortared in place with the tile.

Tiling over an existing brick fireplace can create a dramatic new look or restore some natural beauty if the brick has been painted over. For more fireplace tile ideas visit our idea gallery. We ve included some resources at the end of this blog to help you learn more about fireplace tile installation. How to tile over a brick fireplace surround.

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. Here s the scoop on tiling over the brick and totally changing the look and feel of our house. 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.

After trying several times to update with budget friendly fixes she decided it was time to take the plunge and invest in its makeover. Wood trim will be installed over the metal tile edge for a nice clean look. Choose from ceramic tile or natural stone tile like marble granite or slate. But before the final trim.

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 The combination of the outdated walls dark wood floors and red brick fireplace made this space dark and uninviting. Craig used a metal tile edge to give the tile a clean look and hide the cut edges of tile.