The great thing about tiling right over brick like this is that you don t even need to notch the tile adhesive.
Tiling over a brick fireplace before and after.
Before i installed the tile i used chalk to mark the surround measurements on my kitchen floor and then cut up the mesh sheets to fit.
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.
Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick.
The painted exposed brick made it look like every other fireplace.
Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace.
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In many cases skim coating the existing brick with thinset will create a strong smooth surface for tile installation.
Here s the scoop on tiling over the brick and totally changing the look and feel of our house.
Choose from ceramic tile or natural stone tile like marble granite or slate.
But before the final trim.
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Plus the soot covered firebox was in major need of a cleaning and some fireplace brick tlc.
You don t need a lot of tile adhesive just enough to stick it on.
How to tile over a brick fireplace surround.
Because there s already grooves in the brick the tile adheres really well.
The dark tile hearth especially made it look unfriendly.
We ve included some resources at the end of this blog to help you learn more about fireplace tile installation.
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Be sure to discuss your project goals and desired tile type with your local fireplace store before purchase to ensure safety and success.
After trying several times to update with budget friendly fixes she decided it was time to take the plunge and invest in its makeover.