Tiling Over Brick Fireplace

Diy tile fireplace makeover.

Tiling over brick fireplace.

The before and after images are stunning. If you ve been following this entire fireplace makeover process on instagram let me remind you of what we started with. If the mantel is a fixed part of the fireplace lay the tiles over top of it. 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 process was so simple and mess free and the end result is beautful. This video take you through the entire process of covering a brick fireplace with tile. How to tile over brick fireplace. In many cases skim coating the existing brick with thinset will create a strong smooth surface for tile installation.

Keep setting tiles until you reach the top of the surround. 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 went with these 2 x4 venatino marble tiles. Tiling over brick even painted bricked is an easy diy project as long as your brick is in good condition.

Place tile spacers around the tiles and add thinset as you go. Renovating with a tile over brick fireplace design i love my old craftsman style house. 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 old brick fireplace had a few chunks of mortar missing as well as some chips taken out from removing the ugly peach tile.

I just finished updating my tile fireplace with home depot s peel and stick smart tiles. 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. They come on mesh sheets that are about 10 x12. Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick.

Install thinset cement base directly to the existing brick or apply a cement board substrate. Jan 19 2013 make over a brick fireplace with ceramic or natural stone tiles. Before i can cover up the brick with new beautiful tile i need to smooth out the surface. Learn how to do it yourself with this simple tutorial.

I m excited to share the steps with you here so you can do the same in your home. This is especially important with the mosaic stone and glass tile i ll be using.