Tiling Marble Fireplace

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Tiling marble fireplace.

Calacatta marble is much rarer than carrara so it s considered a more luxurious stone. Its versatility will allow you to choose the perfect type of tile for the mood you want to create. Here are a few need to know facts. You can tile directly over your current marble fireplace surround.

You can also install cement backer board. One strategy is to clean the marble with tsp and water then sand it with coarse sandpaper to etch it. Continue to 14 of 23 below. Available in stone marble glass slate ceramic and more our tile materials offer a durable heat resistant surface that also adds style to your fireplace surrounds mantels back panels and hearths.

Large marble tiles affixed from the floor to the ceiling give this fireplace a refined modern look. A lofty calacatta marble fireplace is the main attraction in this two story living room by lucy and company. The window s proximity to the fireplace allows lots of light to be reflected off of the fireplace tile and into the room making it feel bright and airy. Jan 31 2020 fireplace tile inspiration for your next big project.

Installing a striking tile design around your fireplace is a great way to establish it as a focal point in your living room. While the fireplace is askew of the room s center it serves a purpose. If you want to tile over a marble fireplace you have to address the problem of tile adhesion. Msi valencia blend elongated octagon 12 in.

Then if you use the proper mastic the tiles should stick. Adding fireplace tiles along the wall will help transform it into a focal point of the room. 7 15 tiling every inch of the fireplace wall in navy blue creates a dramatic backdrop for a marble fireplace surround. It is also whiter and typically features bolder and more dramatic veining.

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