Tile Above Fireplace

The resulting surround provides a uniform singular look.

Tile above fireplace.

The tile s curved application around the fireplace provides contrast to the square tiles on the floor. Specifically look at the wood trim around the tile surround and make sure there is enough space to add extra tile. Repeat this process for the other three cut tiles at the base of the legs. You ll want your new tile to complement the hearth material.

These peel and stick tiles have a high end look are heat and humidity resistant and will stay in place as long as you want them. On larger tiles run the notched edge of the trowel over the thinset. The porcelain tile is available as polished marble textured and varied in color and in a wide variety of coatings to be incorporated such as metal linen leather and others. There are a multitude of tile materials that work well as fireplace surrounds.

Lightly colored tiles with horizontal striations are laid floor to ceiling while a mantle and hearth are omitted for a smooth minimalist style. They are a great solution when you want to update old tile fireplaces without the expense and mess. Tile is also a great option here. The hearth is the section of the fireplace below and in front of the firebox.

This marble fireplace tile surround makes a large impact in a small space. It is a horizontal surface and may be a raised hearth or the floor immediately in front of the fireplace. Visually connect your fireplace to your floor by using the same tile in both places. Porcelain ceramic glass marble and natural stone like travertine limestone and slate.

Porcelain tile is quickly becoming the go to product for fireplaces. If you live an older home consider installing tile over brick fireplaces create a dramatic new look. See more ideas about fireplace tile fireplace fireplace design. Look at the hearth of the fireplace in my case the tile on the ground.

Remember that the thinset will add a little bit of extra depth too. Tile is perfect for the fireplace surround. It is one of the most versatile materials around. Here ceramic tile featuring warm terra cotta tones warms up the room s white fireplace and built ins.

Push the tile into place and wiggle it until it holds against the wall evenly spaced between the hearth and the tile above. In a world where home buyers are quickly reshaping kitchens bathrooms and other parts of a home into a more modern aesthetic the tile work of ernest batchelder and his fireplaces have stood the test of time.