Tiling Over Brick Fireplace

Place tile spacers around the tiles and add thinset as you go.

Tiling over brick fireplace.

I went with these 2 x4 venatino marble tiles. How to tile over brick fireplace. The before and after images are stunning. Before i can cover up the brick with new beautiful tile i need to smooth out the surface.

Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick. It was built in 1923 and it has such an abundance of character and charm that it s fun to restore and renovate simply because you get to unveil and experience some of the old world charm that seemed so natural for those older homes. Tiling over brick even painted bricked is an easy diy project as long as your brick is in good condition. Choose from ceramic tile or natural stone tile like marble granite or slate.

Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace. They come on mesh sheets that are about 10 x12. Install thinset cement base directly to the existing brick or apply a cement board substrate. Tiling over an existing brick fireplace can create a dramatic new look or restore some natural beauty if the brick has been painted over.

Keep setting tiles until you reach the top of the surround. Diy tile fireplace makeover. This is especially important with the mosaic stone and glass tile i ll be using. So i took a peek at marble tile just for fun and once i brought it home and saw it with the fireplace i was head over heels.

Learn how to do it yourself with this simple tutorial. This video take you through the entire process of covering a brick fireplace with tile. The old brick fireplace had a few chunks of mortar missing as well as some chips taken out from removing the ugly peach tile. 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.

If you ve been following this entire fireplace makeover process on instagram let me remind you of what we started with. If the mantel is a fixed part of the fireplace lay the tiles over top of it. Check out my youtube channe. In many cases skim coating the existing brick with thinset will create a strong smooth surface for tile installation.

I just finished updating my tile fireplace with home depot s peel and stick smart tiles. The process was so simple and mess free and the end result is beautful.