Marble Over Fireplace

The tiled mosaic wall begins above this fireplace serving as a piece of permanent artwork.

Marble over fireplace.

The colors of the glass and marble pick up the wood tones of the cabinets that flank it. Choose from ceramic tile or natural stone tile like marble granite or slate. Then my luck turned. 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.

There are a multitude of tile materials that work well as fireplace surrounds. 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. Begin laying out the marble tiles on the floor to determine the pattern and where to make any cuts. If you live an older home consider installing tile over brick fireplaces create a dramatic new look.

Porcelain ceramic glass marble and natural stone like travertine limestone and slate. In many cases skim coating the existing brick with thinset will create a strong smooth surface for tile installation. Etch the marble get out your pad sander and a fairly coarse grit of sandpaper such as 60 or 80 grit. Tiling over an existing brick fireplace can create a dramatic new look or restore some natural beauty if the brick has been painted over.

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. Measure the fireplace surround and mark off an area of equal size and shape on the floor nearby. Wood wrapping covers up the brick for a cleaner more traditional look. How to tile over a marble fireplace surround.

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. 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.