Tile Over Marble Fireplace

After tackling my fireplace demolition and removing lots of ugly peach marble tile i unearthed the original brick fireplace from 1946.

Tile over marble fireplace.

Because the fireplace is a dry area not subjected to moisture or foot traffic it is possible to. 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. Measure opening to determine the size of the. This marble fireplace tile surround makes a large impact in a small space.

How to tile with before and after pictures of a fireplace surround makeover. Look at the hearth of the fireplace in my case the tile on the ground. 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.

How to tile over a marble fireplace overcoming problems with tile over a marble fireplace. Clean out marble debris and sweep floor to remove small particles so they don t scratch the floor. Back to business as usual. If your marble fireplace is tile and the original tile is in good condition with no loose tiles or.

Lightly colored tiles with horizontal striations are laid floor to ceiling while a mantle and hearth are omitted for a smooth minimalist style. Learn how to prep the old brick and fireplace surround and how to tile a fireplace for a fresh modern look. Instructions making sure the hardwood floor is protected using the hammer and mason chisel remove marble hearth set into floor. Yes you can tile directly over a brick fireplace.

If you follow the three part strategy above your tiles will probably stay put but if. At the tile store grab as many samples as possible because tile that looks amazing in the store may not work in your space. Playing it really safe. You ll want your new tile to complement the hearth material.

The resulting surround provides a uniform singular look.