Tiling Over Brick Fireplace

Choose from ceramic tile or natural stone tile like marble granite or slate.

Tiling over brick fireplace.

Check out my youtube channe. Tiling over an existing brick fireplace can create a dramatic new look or restore some natural beauty if the brick has been painted over. Diy tile fireplace makeover. Renovating with a tile over brick fireplace design i love my old craftsman style house.

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. Tiling over brick even painted bricked is an easy diy project as long as your brick is in good condition. Keep setting tiles until you reach the top of the surround. If you ve been following this entire fireplace makeover process on instagram let me remind you of what we started with.

The process was so simple and mess free and the end result is beautful. The old brick fireplace had a few chunks of mortar missing as well as some chips taken out from removing the ugly peach tile. If the mantel is a fixed part of the fireplace lay the tiles over top of it. In many cases skim coating the existing brick with thinset will create a strong smooth surface for tile installation.

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. I just finished updating my tile fireplace with home depot s peel and stick smart tiles. Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace. It was built in 1923 and it has such an abundance of character and charm that it s fun to restore and renovate simply because you get to unveil and experience some of the old world charm that seemed so natural for those older homes.

The before and after images are stunning. I went with these 2 x4 venatino marble tiles. I m excited to share the steps with you here so you can do the same in your home. Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick.

Jan 19 2013 make over a brick fireplace with ceramic or natural stone tiles. They come on mesh sheets that are about 10 x12. Install thinset cement base directly to the existing brick or apply a cement board substrate. Learn how to do it yourself with this simple tutorial.

This is especially important with the mosaic stone and glass tile i ll be using. Before i can cover up the brick with new beautiful tile i need to smooth out the surface.