Tiling Over Marble Fireplace Surround

It is the part that is most visible.

Tiling over marble fireplace surround.

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. Create a smooth surface photo by kolin smith. Lightly colored tiles with horizontal striations are laid floor to ceiling while a mantle and hearth are omitted for a smooth minimalist style. It is so gorgeous.

Diy tile fireplace makeover. Along the marble theme i also fell in love with caycee s hexagonal marble fireplace surround from hanging with the hewitts see it here. Also there is a possibility to use a combination of larger and smaller tiles. 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.

Then my luck turned. Remove the mantel if possible or mask off its edges with painter s tape where it meets the surround. This marble fireplace tile surround makes a large impact in a small space. 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.

Walls will be painted light or med. It needs to be durable enough to handle the heat and look good while doing it. When using a tile on the surround don t be afraid to mix in some different colors and create a vintage inspired look. The resulting surround provides a uniform singular look.

Tile is not recommended for applications that will exceed 175 f 80 c so it s not an option for the firebox. I just finished updating my tile fireplace with home depot s peel and stick smart tiles. The surround is the front facing portion of the fireplace. Mosaic tiles will bring your fireplace at the focal point.

I m excited to share the steps with you here so you can do the same in your home. Porcelain ceramic glass marble and natural stone like travertine limestone and slate. There are a multitude of tile materials that work well as fireplace surrounds. The process was so simple and mess free and the end result is beautful.

Tile is perfect for the fireplace surround. How to tile over a marble fireplace surround. How to tile a fireplace surround 1. 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.

The surround on this fireplace has one vertical crack on the top portion of the marble surround. Thinking we should fill the crack first. If you live an older home consider installing tile over brick fireplaces create a dramatic new look.