Marble Tile Over Brick Fireplace

Make a big impact in the living room by surrounding the fireplace with brick inspired fireplace tile ideas.

Marble tile over brick fireplace.

Then my luck turned. 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. The tiles did get warm but they are still stuck on my fireplace with no damage to the tiles. If you live an older home consider installing tile over brick fireplaces create a dramatic new look.

After tackling my fireplace demolition and removing lots of ugly peach marble tile i unearthed the original brick fireplace from 1946. Granite tiles are a product of exceptional. 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.

Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick. Diy tile fireplace makeover. They will give an authentic character to the room providing a dose of warmth and tradition. I went with these 2 x4 venatino marble tiles.

I have purchased a sample of another brand of peel and stick tiles for our backsplash years ago and while it was pretty it was definitely more flimsy than what i used on our fireplace. Learn how to prep the old brick and fireplace surround and how to tile a fireplace for a fresh modern look. Porcelain ceramic glass marble and natural stone like travertine limestone and slate. Measure the fireplace surround and mark off an area of equal size and shape on the floor nearby.

Begin laying out the marble tiles on the floor to determine the pattern and where to make any cuts. While running errands i found herringbone marble tile and penny tile at 50 off 3 50 a piece and decided it was time to update the fireplace surround. There are a multitude of tile materials that work well as fireplace surrounds. It took a bit of work to smooth out the rough.

They come on mesh sheets that are about 10 x12. Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace. How to tile over a marble fireplace surround. Yes you can tile directly over a brick fireplace.

Tiling over an existing brick fireplace can create a dramatic new look or restore some natural beauty if the brick has been painted over. Choose from ceramic tile or natural stone tile like marble granite or slate. I just finished updating my tile fireplace with home depot s peel and stick smart tiles.