Tile Fireplace With Wood Mantel

Really to the whole family room but the fireplace wall is the focal point.

Tile fireplace with wood mantel.

Unique fireplace tile ideas. Tile is one option to spruce up the mantel and breathe new life into the fireplace surround. Including a diy new mantel top and painting the tile. Remove the mantel if possible or mask off its edges with painter s tape where it meets the surround.

Installing a striking tile design around your fireplace is a great way to establish it as a focal point in your living room. How to tile a fireplace surround 1. 1 determine the layout for your mantel using pieces of tile dry laid on the floor before installation. The legs of decorative mantels often extend to the floor in the form of greek half columns or rough hewn lumber and other flammable material.

See more ideas about fireplace tile fireplace fireplace design. The craftsman style fireplace mantel look impressive with the cozy living room furniture. Stacking logs inside the fireplace emphasizes the look. Here a white mantel keeps the fireplace from looking too rustic for a modern space.

So it makes sense that this craftsman home has a sapphire blue fireplace tile. If you re tiling over bricks or any other uneven surface you will need to create a smooth base for your tiles. Remove the mantel and set it aside. Some trim legs and support for the mantel shelf can be as close as 6 inches to the firebox opening if it projects lass than 1 5 inches past the opening.

I wanted to create a more modern and sleek look with our fireplace and the surrounding built ins. Create a smooth surface photo by kolin smith. Because wood is flammable it is not the best material to use around a working fireplace. A wood fireplace mantel is the fireplace decoration ideas from american craftsman style.

Bring the warm natural feel of wood to your fireplace surround by using wood tone tiles. Jan 31 2020 fireplace tile inspiration for your next big project. Typically sold in planks tiles such as these come in a wide range of styles and colors that mimics the real thing including exotic woods and. However you can get the look of authentic lumber using porcelain wood look tile as shown by phase 2 builders.

This makeover shows that just a few small changes can make a big impact. Available in stone marble glass slate ceramic and more our tile materials offer a durable heat resistant surface that also adds style to your fireplace surrounds mantels back panels and hearths.