Tile Over Marble Fireplace

Look at the hearth of the fireplace in my case the tile on the ground.

Tile over marble fireplace.

Yes you can tile directly over a brick fireplace. Playing it really safe. Learn how to prep the old brick and fireplace surround and how to tile a fireplace for a fresh modern look. Installing a striking tile design around your fireplace is a great way to establish it as a focal point in your living room.

How to redo a marble fireplace tile over tile. How to tile with before and after pictures of a fireplace surround makeover. At the tile store grab as many samples as possible because tile that looks amazing in the store may not work in your space. Back to business as usual.

Available in stone marble glass slate ceramic and more our tile materials offer a durable heat resistant surface that also adds style to your fireplace surrounds mantels back panels and hearths. After tackling my fireplace demolition and removing lots of ugly peach marble tile i unearthed the original brick fireplace from 1946. Clean out marble debris and sweep floor to remove small particles so they don t scratch the floor. Lightly colored tiles with horizontal striations are laid floor to ceiling while a mantle and hearth are omitted for a smooth minimalist style.

Because the fireplace is a dry area not subjected to moisture or foot traffic it is possible to. Instructions making sure the hardwood floor is protected using the hammer and mason chisel remove marble hearth set into floor. This marble fireplace tile surround makes a large impact in a small space. You can tile directly over your current marble fireplace surround.

Measure opening to determine the size of the. The resulting surround provides a uniform singular look. I still pine over the hexagon marble tie but it looked so strange in my living room. Marble is smooth and nonporous which are both good qualities for.

You ll want your new tile to complement the hearth material.