Tile Over Brick Fireplace Ideas

Make a big impact in the living room by surrounding the fireplace with brick inspired fireplace tile ideas.

Tile over brick fireplace ideas.

See more ideas about brick fireplace fireplace fireplace makeover. 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. Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace. For more fireplace tile ideas visit our idea gallery.

In many cases skim coating the existing brick with thinset will create a strong smooth surface for tile installation. May 27 2020 explore lori blanton s board brick fireplace followed by 123 people on pinterest. Note that with a fireplace this fabulous it s best to. Then pull back the rest of the backer.

We ve included some resources at the end of this blog to help you learn more about fireplace tile installation. Learn how to do it yourself with this simple tutorial. Choose from ceramic tile or natural stone tile like marble granite or slate. If you ve been following this entire fireplace makeover process on instagram let me remind you of what we started with.

Tiling over an existing brick fireplace can create a dramatic new look or restore some natural beauty if the brick has been painted over. Smooth the tile down with your hand. Thanks to the fireplace s tile surround. My tile fireplace has a little space between the mantel and the tile so i was able to stick part of it behind the mantel to start.

How to tile a fireplace hearth. First we laid out the tile to get an idea of how they would fit together. Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick. They will give an authentic character to the room providing a dose of warmth and tradition.

Tiling over brick even painted bricked is an easy diy project as long as your brick is in good condition. This is a budget friendly remodel idea depending on the price of the artwork of course. Granite tiles are a product of exceptional. Can you tile over a brick fireplace.

Regency hz54e gas fireplace. Install thinset cement base directly to the existing brick or apply a cement board substrate. We also decided to mortar in a piece of concrete board onto the existing unlevel concrete in order to have a clean smooth surface to lay the tile. Craig used a metal tile edge to give the tile a clean look and hide the cut edges of tile.

The peel and stick tiles have a little extra space on one side so you can overlap them slightly so there are no gaps.