Tile Over Fireplace Surround

Adding fireplace tiles along the wall will help transform it into a focal point of the room.

Tile over fireplace surround.

Instructions making sure the hardwood floor is protected using the hammer and mason chisel remove marble hearth set into floor. Explore tile for your fireplace surround. Apply a bonding. Fireplace tiles your search for the perfect fireplace tile is over.

Achieve an antique look by installing encaustic cement tile establish a classic mood with natural stone or add luxurious elegance with marble. You ll want your new tile to complement the hearth material. Grout the fireplace tile once all tile is set check the mortar bag for dry times it s time to grout. Whether that is going to be the fireplace surround or the hearth.

I used non sanded grout on both the surround and hearth. Clean out marble debris and sweep floor to remove small particles so they don t scratch the floor. Use a wire brush to. Rough the surface of the old tile with 60 grit sandpaper.

Remember that the thinset will add a little bit of extra depth too. Also you should consider the place where you will put the tile. Specifically look at the wood trim around the tile surround and make sure there is enough space to add extra tile. Look at the hearth of the fireplace in my case the tile on the ground.

Remove the mantel if possible or mask off its edges with painter s tape where it meets the surround. Create a smooth surface photo by kolin smith. If you re tiling over bricks or any other uneven surface you will need to create a smooth base for your tiles. Measure opening to determine the size of the.

Non sanded grout is best for grout lines up to 1 8 and won t scratch glass tile like the sanded variety can. After selecting the correct material shift your attention to the size color and print of the tile. How to tile over a tile fireplace step 1. This will remove any slick surface for better adhesion.

The sheer variety of tile options available for your fireplace area means you can find a material that will both make a statement and fit with your unique personal style. We have countless options for fireplace surround and fireplace hearth including subway tiles mixed material mosaics and so much more. How to tile a fireplace surround 1.