Tiling Over A Brick Fireplace Before And After

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Tiling over a brick fireplace before and after.

The combination of the outdated walls dark wood floors and red brick fireplace made this space dark and uninviting. This living room was stuck in the 1950s with its yellowed plywood panel lined walls. 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. The dark tile hearth especially made it look unfriendly.

The great thing about tiling right over brick like this is that you don t even need to notch the tile adhesive. But before the final trim. Posted on march 11 2016 april 16. 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. Regency hz54e gas fireplace. How to tile over a brick fireplace surround. Be sure to discuss your project goals and desired tile type with your local fireplace store before purchase to ensure safety and success.

The painted exposed brick made it look like every other fireplace. For more fireplace tile ideas visit our idea gallery. Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick. Tiling over an existing brick fireplace can create a dramatic new look or restore some natural beauty if the brick has been painted over.

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. Because there s already grooves in the brick the tile adheres really well. Choose from ceramic tile or natural stone tile like marble granite or slate. Here s the scoop on tiling over the brick and totally changing the look and feel of our house.