Tiling Over Brick Fireplace

Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace.

Tiling over brick fireplace.

Choose from ceramic tile or natural stone tile like marble granite or slate. Place tile spacers around the tiles and add thinset as you go. Tiling over brick even painted bricked is an easy diy project as long as your brick is in good condition. 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.

I just finished updating my tile fireplace with home depot s peel and stick smart tiles. If you ve been following this entire fireplace makeover process on instagram let me remind you of what we started with. Check out my youtube channe. Before i can cover up the brick with new beautiful tile i need to smooth out the surface.

Install thinset cement base directly to the existing brick or apply a cement board substrate. 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. This is especially important with the mosaic stone and glass tile i ll be using. Jan 19 2013 make over a brick fireplace with ceramic or natural stone tiles.

Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick. How to tile over brick fireplace. The process was so simple and mess free and the end result is beautful. This video take you through the entire process of covering a brick fireplace with tile.

In many cases skim coating the existing brick with thinset will create a strong smooth surface for tile installation. Diy tile fireplace makeover. Learn how to do it yourself with this simple tutorial. I m excited to share the steps with you here so you can do the same in your home.

The before and after images are stunning. The old brick fireplace had a few chunks of mortar missing as well as some chips taken out from removing the ugly peach tile. They come on mesh sheets that are about 10 x12. Keep setting tiles until you reach the top of the surround.

Renovating with a tile over brick fireplace design i love my old craftsman style house. If the mantel is a fixed part of the fireplace lay the tiles over top of it.