Clean the surface of the marble well.
Marble over fireplace.
Begin laying out the marble tiles on the floor to determine the pattern and where to make any cuts.
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Since you re about to tile over the marble fireplace you don t care about the condition of the marble so go ahead and scratch it up as thoroughly as you can.
Tiling over an existing brick fireplace can create a dramatic new look or restore some natural beauty if the brick has been painted over.
The colors of the glass and marble pick up the wood tones of the cabinets that flank it.
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 tiled mosaic wall begins above this fireplace serving as a piece of permanent artwork.
Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace.
There are a multitude of tile materials that work well as fireplace surrounds.
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.
Etch the marble get out your pad sander and a fairly coarse grit of sandpaper such as 60 or 80 grit.
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.
Measure the fireplace surround and mark off an area of equal size and shape on the floor nearby.
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.
In many cases skim coating the existing brick with thinset will create a strong smooth surface for tile installation.