Tiling Over Marble Fireplace Surround

Tile is not recommended for applications that will exceed 175 f 80 c so it s not an option for the firebox.

Tiling over marble fireplace surround.

Remove the mantel if possible or mask off its edges with painter s tape where it meets the surround. Mosaic tiles will bring your fireplace at the focal point. Diy tile fireplace makeover. Walls will be painted light or med.

It needs to be durable enough to handle the heat and look good while doing it. Couch will be a sectional in deep. This marble fireplace tile surround makes a large impact in a small space. Porcelain ceramic glass marble and natural stone like travertine limestone and slate.

Would appreciate diy suggestions can we just put ceremic porcelain tile over the surround. The surround on this fireplace has one vertical crack on the top portion of the marble surround. How to tile a fireplace surround 1. If you live an older home consider installing tile over brick fireplaces create a dramatic new look.

There are a multitude of tile materials that work well as fireplace surrounds. When using a tile on the surround don t be afraid to mix in some different colors and create a vintage inspired look. Lightly colored tiles with horizontal striations are laid floor to ceiling while a mantle and hearth are omitted for a smooth minimalist style. The surround is the front facing portion of the fireplace.

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. How to tile over a marble fireplace surround. 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. Then my luck turned.

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. The process was so simple and mess free and the end result is beautful. Tile is perfect for the fireplace surround. It is the part that is most visible.

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. Also there is a possibility to use a combination of larger and smaller tiles. If you re tiling over bricks or any other uneven surface you will need to create a smooth base for your tiles. The resulting surround provides a uniform singular look.

Thinking we should fill the crack first. 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.