Marble Over Fireplace

Etch the marble get out your pad sander and a fairly coarse grit of sandpaper such as 60 or 80 grit.

Marble over fireplace.

Begin laying out the marble tiles on the floor to determine the pattern and where to make any cuts. Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace. Measure the fireplace surround and mark off an area of equal size and shape on the floor nearby. Clean the surface of the marble well.

Porcelain ceramic glass marble and natural stone like travertine limestone and slate. 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. How to tile over a marble fireplace surround. The colors of the glass and marble pick up the wood tones of the cabinets that flank it.

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. Wood wrapping covers up the brick for a cleaner more traditional look. Choose from ceramic tile or natural stone tile like marble granite or slate.

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. 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. 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. Then my luck turned.

There are a multitude of tile materials that work well as fireplace surrounds. Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick. Tiling over an existing brick fireplace can create a dramatic new look or restore some natural beauty if the brick has been painted over.