Tiling Over Marble Fireplace Surround

Thinking we should fill the crack first.

Tiling over marble fireplace surround.

If you re tiling over bricks or any other uneven surface you will need to create a smooth base for your tiles. After taking a tiling class i know that is something that is just not in my diy wheelhouse so i called an expert named leo. The surround on this fireplace has one vertical crack on the top portion of the marble surround. Would appreciate diy suggestions can we just put ceremic porcelain tile over the surround.

While running errands i found herringbone marble tile and penny tile at 50 off 3 50 a piece and decided it was time to update the fireplace surround. It needs to be durable enough to handle the heat and look good while doing it. If you live an older home consider installing tile over brick fireplaces create a dramatic new look. It is the part that is most visible.

The tile council of north america is one of the top resources for tiling recommendations in the country and perhaps unsurprisingly it doesn t offer any recommendations for someone who wants to tile over a marble fireplace. Walls will be painted light or med. Remove the mantel if possible or mask off its edges with painter s tape where it meets the surround. It is so gorgeous.

The process was so simple and mess free and the end result is beautful. Porcelain ceramic glass marble and natural stone like travertine limestone and slate. Along the marble theme i also fell in love with caycee s hexagonal marble fireplace surround from hanging with the hewitts see it here. Create a smooth surface photo by kolin smith.

There are a multitude of tile materials that work well as fireplace surrounds. Diy tile fireplace makeover. How to tile over a marble fireplace surround. I just finished updating my tile fireplace with home depot s peel and stick smart tiles.

Then my luck turned. Mosaic tiles will bring your fireplace at the focal point. The surround is the front facing portion of the fireplace. The resulting surround provides a uniform singular look.

How to tile a fireplace surround 1. They did a fireplace surround out of inexpensive marble tiles from the home depot which gave me confidence that i could diy and get a nice looking result with minimal expense. Lightly colored tiles with horizontal striations are laid floor to ceiling while a mantle and hearth are omitted for a smooth minimalist style. I m excited to share the steps with you here so you can do the same in your home.

This marble fireplace tile surround makes a large impact in a small space. Tile is not recommended for applications that will exceed 175 f 80 c so it s not an option for the firebox. Also there is a possibility to use a combination of larger and smaller tiles.