Marble Tile Fireplace Over Brick

Craig used a metal tile edge to give the tile a clean look and hide the cut edges of tile.

Marble tile fireplace over brick.

It took a bit of work to smooth out the rough. Brick look 7 marble look 360 metal look 6 patterned look 6 stone look 205 subway 22. The blogger set out to buy an average marble mosaic until she saw these herringbone tiles with a unique basket weave like texture. Measure the fireplace surround and mark off an area of equal size and shape on the floor nearby.

X 8mm honed marble mesh mounted mosaic tile 9 8 sq. There are a multitude of tile materials that work well as fireplace surrounds. Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick. Get free shipping on qualified fireplace marble tile or buy online pick up in store today in the flooring department.

Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace. She says while the tiles look like rough stone they are polished gray marble. Begin laying out the marble tiles on the floor to determine the pattern and where to make any cuts. Msi carrara white hexagon 11 75 in.

Choose from ceramic tile or natural stone tile like marble granite or slate. 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. Shopping for fireplace tile at a local home improvement store paid off stylishly for jen at i heart organizing. First we laid out the tile to get an idea of how they would fit together.

Fireplace makeover trend 7. How to tile a fireplace hearth. Yes you can tile directly over a brick fireplace. After tackling my fireplace demolition and removing lots of ugly peach marble tile i unearthed the original brick fireplace from 1946.

Surrounding a brick fireplace with a wood mantle surround wood mantles that surround brick or tile create classic coziness that can stay looking smart for decades. If you live an older home consider installing tile over brick fireplaces create a dramatic new look. Ft case 11 79. Learn how to prep the old brick and fireplace surround and how to tile a fireplace for a fresh modern look.

While small tile and slab projects are diy friendly say covering the brick portion of a fireplace that features masonry nearest the fireplace opening and frames the structure with a wood. Porcelain ceramic glass marble and natural stone like travertine limestone and slate.