Tiling Over A Brick Fireplace Before And After

The dark tile hearth especially made it look unfriendly.

Tiling over a brick fireplace before and after.

Plus the soot covered firebox was in major need of a cleaning and some fireplace brick tlc. Before i installed the tile i used chalk to mark the surround measurements on my kitchen floor and then cut up the mesh sheets to fit. We ve included some resources at the end of this blog to help you learn more about fireplace tile installation. Choose from ceramic tile or natural stone tile like marble granite or slate.

This living room was stuck in the 1950s with its yellowed plywood panel lined walls. But before the final trim. Here s the scoop on tiling over the brick and totally changing the look and feel of our house. The painted exposed brick made it look like every other fireplace.

You don t need a lot of tile adhesive just enough to stick it on. After trying several times to update with budget friendly fixes she decided it was time to take the plunge and invest in its makeover. Tiling over an existing brick fireplace can create a dramatic new look or restore some natural beauty if the brick has been painted over. For more fireplace tile ideas visit our idea gallery.

The great thing about tiling right over brick like this is that you don t even need to notch the tile adhesive. Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace. In many cases skim coating the existing brick with thinset will create a strong smooth surface for tile installation. Regency hz54e gas fireplace.

Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick. The combination of the outdated walls dark wood floors and red brick fireplace made this space dark and uninviting. Posted on march 11 2016 april 16. Because there s already grooves in the brick the tile adheres really well.