Slate Tile Over Brick Fireplace
There are a multitude of tile materials that work well as fireplace surrounds.
Slate tile over brick fireplace. To learn more about the product used. Granite tiles are a product of exceptional. Natural slate wall tile 13 80 sq. Case 6 49.
Brick look 2 concrete look 1 patterned look 5 stone look 130 subway 4 tile shape. Watch homeowners installing stone veneer over a brick fireplace using norwich stacked stone panels misty morning color. Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick. In many cases skim coating the existing brick with thinset will create a strong smooth surface for tile installation.
Get free shipping on qualified fireplace natural stone tile or buy online pick up in store today in the flooring department. The old brick fireplace had a few chunks of mortar missing as well as some chips taken out from removing the ugly peach tile. But it is not as easy as troweling mortar onto the brick and applying veneer. Before i can cover up the brick with new beautiful tile i need to smooth out the surface.
How to tile over brick fireplace. Create a smooth surface for the slate tiles to be set on by covering the brick wall with a layer of thinset mortar. Yes you can install stone veneer over brick. Get free shipping on qualified fireplace slate tile or buy online pick up in store today in the flooring department.
As with other surfaces the brick must provide a stable surface for the veneer layer. Spread the mortar onto the wall with the flat edge of a trowel. Choose from ceramic tile or natural stone tile like marble granite or slate. Porcelain ceramic glass marble and natural stone like travertine limestone and slate.
Slate tile 142 travertine tile 113. 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. They will give an authentic character to the room providing a dose of warmth and tradition. Tiling over an existing brick fireplace can create a dramatic new look or restore some natural beauty if the brick has been painted over.
Make a big impact in the living room by surrounding the fireplace with brick inspired fireplace tile ideas. This is especially important with the mosaic stone and glass tile i ll be using. Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace. Msi gold rush veneer peel and stick 6 in.