Marble Over Fireplace

Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace.

Marble over fireplace.

In many cases skim coating the existing brick with thinset will create a strong smooth surface for tile installation. Then my luck turned. Etch the marble get out your pad sander and a fairly coarse grit of sandpaper such as 60 or 80 grit. Tiling over an existing brick fireplace can create a dramatic new look or restore some natural beauty if the brick has been painted over.

Choose from ceramic tile or natural stone tile like marble granite or slate. The colors of the glass and marble pick up the wood tones of the cabinets that flank it. How to tile over a marble fireplace surround. Because the fireplace is a dry area not subjected to moisture or foot traffic it is possible to paint over the existing marble whether it is tile or a slab.

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. Wood wrapping covers up the brick for a cleaner more traditional look. The tiled mosaic wall begins above this fireplace serving as a piece of permanent artwork. Porcelain ceramic glass marble and natural stone like travertine limestone and slate.

Begin laying out the marble tiles on the floor to determine the pattern and where to make any cuts. To dispel the gloom of her fireplace rachel moore of pinteresting plans traded out that one thing she hated the one most the dark hearth for a more cheerful marble look porcelain tile in 20 inch by 20 inch format. Since you re about to tile over the marble fireplace you don t care about the condition of the marble so go ahead and scratch it up as thoroughly as you can. 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.

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. Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick. Clean the surface of the marble well.