Tiling Over Marble Fireplace Surround

Create a smooth surface photo by kolin smith.

Tiling over marble fireplace surround.

Couch will be a sectional in deep. Would appreciate diy suggestions can we just put ceremic porcelain tile over the surround. It is so gorgeous. I just finished updating my tile fireplace with home depot s peel and stick smart tiles.

It needs to be durable enough to handle the heat and look good while doing it. Tile is not recommended for applications that will exceed 175 f 80 c so it s not an option for the firebox. 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.

Thinking we should fill the crack first. How to tile a fireplace surround 1. The process was so simple and mess free and the end result is beautful. This marble fireplace tile surround makes a large impact in a small space.

Mosaic tiles will bring your fireplace at the focal point. Tile is perfect for the fireplace surround. 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. Then my luck turned.

It is the part that is most visible. The resulting surround provides a uniform singular look. 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.

Walls will be painted light or med. Remove the mantel if possible or mask off its edges with painter s tape where it meets the surround. 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. Diy tile fireplace makeover.

The surround is the front facing portion of the fireplace. How to tile over a 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. When using a tile on the surround don t be afraid to mix in some different colors and create a vintage inspired look.

Lightly colored tiles with horizontal striations are laid floor to ceiling while a mantle and hearth are omitted for a smooth minimalist style. I m excited to share the steps with you here so you can do the same in your home. If you re tiling over bricks or any other uneven surface you will need to create a smooth base for your tiles.