Marble Slab Over Brick Fireplace

How to tile over a marble fireplace surround.

Marble slab over brick fireplace.

1 spread a thin even layer of. You can also install cement backer board. Fireplace 24 x 24 x 3 4 marble w baltic brown granite mantle more info and last but not least a blast from the past granite tile reface over brick. Marble slabs were set over brick.

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. There are many forms of electrical fireplaces. Butter thinset on top piece. Check that they align.

Set each piece in place on top of hearth and press against brick. Press tight to brick. If you want to tile over a marble fireplace you have to address the problem of tile adhesion. Set it on the side pieces as shown.

The herringbone pattern and the varied colors of the marble have actually be fantastic as disguising the mess that comes with a wood burning fireplace as opposed to the white painted brick. 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. Lay straightedge across tops of side pieces. One strategy is to clean the marble with tsp and water then sand it with coarse sandpaper to etch it.

Make sure inside edges slightly overlap the sides of the firebox. Then if you use the proper mastic the tiles should stick. If not pivot slightly. Check that joints are flush.

Covering up the brick with a more modern material such as marble tile can transform the fireplace surround and help it fit in better with more modern furnishings. Granite slab for fireplace hearth tile fireplaces are another of the numerous fireplace designs you will discover.