Clean and prepare existing brick.
Slate tile over brick fireplace.
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Measure measure measure and measure again.
They will give an authentic character to the room providing a dose of warmth and tradition.
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Install a ledger board.
Spread the mortar onto the wall with the flat edge of a trowel.
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After tackling my fireplace demolition and removing lots of ugly peach marble tile i unearthed the original brick fireplace from 1946.
Create a smooth surface for the slate tiles to be set on by covering the brick wall with a layer of thinset mortar.
This video take you through the entire process of covering a brick fireplace with tile.
Otherwise you will end up with the fireplace that started this whole mess.
If you live an older home consider installing tile over brick fireplaces create a dramatic new look.
Place drop cloths over the hearth and the floor.
How to tile over a brick fireplace.
Yes you can tile directly over a brick fireplace.
Remove any trim around the fireplace surround and the mantel if there is one.
Apply a skim coat of thinset evenly over the brick using a straight finishing trowel and let it dry 24 hours.
Create a smooth work surface.
Learn how to prep the old brick and fireplace surround and how to tile a fireplace for a fresh modern look.
Make a big impact in the living room by surrounding the fireplace with brick inspired fireplace tile ideas.
There are a multitude of tile materials that work well as fireplace surrounds.
Work up from the board first then when the thinset hardens take it off and work down the sides of the fireplace.
Nail a straight 1x board horizontally across the fireplace in line with the top of the firebox and use its top edge as.