Tiling Over Marble Fireplace Surround

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Tiling over marble fireplace surround.

Walls will be painted light or med. Then my luck turned. It is so gorgeous. The resulting surround provides a uniform singular look.

This marble fireplace tile surround makes a large impact in a small space. Lightly colored tiles with horizontal striations are laid floor to ceiling while a mantle and hearth are omitted for a smooth minimalist style. Create a smooth surface photo by kolin smith. Diy tile fireplace makeover.

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. Mosaic tiles will bring your fireplace at the focal point. How to tile a fireplace surround 1. Would appreciate diy suggestions can we just put ceremic porcelain tile over the surround.

The process was so simple and mess free and the end result is beautful. I m excited to share the steps with you here so you can do the same in your home. It is the part that is most visible. 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.

I just finished updating my tile fireplace with home depot s peel and stick smart tiles. Remove the mantel if possible or mask off its edges with painter s tape where it meets the surround. There are a multitude of tile materials that work well as fireplace surrounds. The surround on this fireplace has one vertical crack on the top portion of the marble surround.

Porcelain ceramic glass marble and natural stone like travertine limestone and slate. Along the marble theme i also fell in love with caycee s hexagonal marble fireplace surround from hanging with the hewitts see it here. Tile is perfect for the fireplace surround. Also there is a possibility to use a combination of larger and smaller tiles.

How to tile over a marble fireplace surround. If you live an older home consider installing tile over brick fireplaces create a dramatic new look. 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. If you re tiling over bricks or any other uneven surface you will need to create a smooth base for your tiles.

When using a tile on the surround don t be afraid to mix in some different colors and create a vintage inspired look. Thinking we should fill the crack first. The surround is the front facing portion of the fireplace.