Tile Over Fireplace Surround

If you re tiling over bricks or any other uneven surface you will need to create a smooth base for your tiles.

Tile over fireplace surround.

How to tile a fireplace surround 1. Create a sleek modern feel with a monochromatic design and subtle contemporary patterns. Clean out marble debris and sweep floor to remove small particles so they don t scratch the floor. Adding fireplace tiles along the wall will help transform it into a focal point of the room.

Grout the fireplace tile once all tile is set check the mortar bag for dry times it s time to grout. Apply a bonding. Remember that the thinset will add a little bit of extra depth too. Specifically look at the wood trim around the tile surround and make sure there is enough space to add extra tile.

Explore tile for your fireplace surround. Look at the hearth of the fireplace in my case the tile on the ground. Whether that is going to be the fireplace surround or the hearth. This will remove any slick surface for better adhesion.

Remove any loose tiles from the fireplace by gently prying them away with a putty knife. Mosaic fireplace tv over fireplace fireplace tile surround fireplace bookshelves paint fireplace shiplap fireplace tall fireplace concrete fireplace fireplace hearth ceramic accent tile our ceramic accent tiles cover several themes including reproduction antique victorian delft art deco and art nouveau tiles as well as villa lagoon tile originals and replica cement tile patterns. Achieve an antique look by installing encaustic cement tile establish a classic mood with natural stone or add luxurious elegance with marble. Also you should consider the place where you will put the tile.

How to tile over a tile fireplace step 1. You ll want your new tile to complement the hearth material. Non sanded grout is best for grout lines up to 1 8 and won t scratch glass tile like the sanded variety can. We have countless options for fireplace surround and fireplace hearth including subway tiles mixed material mosaics and so much more.

Fireplace tiles your search for the perfect fireplace tile is over. I used non sanded grout on both the surround and hearth. Create a smooth surface photo by kolin smith. Rough the surface of the old tile with 60 grit sandpaper.

Use a wire brush to. Measure opening to determine the size of the. After selecting the correct material shift your attention to the size color and print of the tile.