Tiling Over Marble Fireplace Surround

Along the marble theme i also fell in love with caycee s hexagonal marble fireplace surround from hanging with the hewitts see it here.

Tiling over marble fireplace surround.

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. If you live an older home consider installing tile over brick fireplaces create a dramatic new look. Diy tile fireplace makeover. Mosaic tiles will bring your fireplace at the focal point.

Remove the mantel if possible or mask off its edges with painter s tape where it meets the surround. Walls will be painted light or med. It needs to be durable enough to handle the heat and look good while doing it. This marble fireplace tile surround makes a large impact in a small space.

Then my luck turned. The resulting surround provides a uniform singular look. It is the part that is most visible. Thinking we should fill the crack first.

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. The surround is the front facing portion of the fireplace. The process was so simple and mess free and the end result is beautful. 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.

If you re tiling over bricks or any other uneven surface you will need to create a smooth base for your tiles. It is so gorgeous. 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. Also there is a possibility to use a combination of larger and smaller tiles.

I m excited to share the steps with you here so you can do the same in your home. Would appreciate diy suggestions can we just put ceremic porcelain tile over the surround. Couch will be a sectional in deep. Tile is perfect for the fireplace surround.

Porcelain ceramic glass marble and natural stone like travertine limestone and slate. Lightly colored tiles with horizontal striations are laid floor to ceiling while a mantle and hearth are omitted for a smooth minimalist style. I just finished updating my tile fireplace with home depot s peel and stick smart tiles. Tile is not recommended for applications that will exceed 175 f 80 c so it s not an option for the firebox.

When using a tile on the surround don t be afraid to mix in some different colors and create a vintage inspired look. How to tile a fireplace surround 1. Create a smooth surface photo by kolin smith.