Installing Marble Tile On Fireplace

Begin by installing a temporary strip of wood at the top of the marble fireplace surround.

Installing marble tile on fireplace.

We chose to install the tile on the face of the fireplace like traditional subway tile but added a subtle contrast by laying the floor tile in a. This fireplace makeover actually had 4 steps to it. For the face of the fireplace we bought a box of this tile 12 12 sahara carrara brick marble mosiac. Step by step instructions.

See more ideas about fireplace tile fireplace fireplace design. Marble is a classic choice for a fireplace surround and hearth regardless but adding in the texture of herringbone is a nice modern and updated twist on the tried and true classic. Shopping for fireplace tile at a local home improvement store paid off stylishly for jen at i heart organizing. From here work down and across.

Then we continued with the makeover with herringbone marble tile and a lime wash i did on the brick hearth with romabio paints. She says while the tiles look like rough stone they are polished gray marble. Install new marble or use another type of tile to. Cement board also is engineered to bond very well with thin set mortar adhesive which you will use to install your marble tile.

How to install a ceramic tile fireplace surround or fireplace trim panels by rob s garage woodworking. I bought my 12 12 marble herringbone mesh backed tile from lowes. You can do this. The blogger set out to buy an average marble mosaic until she saw these herringbone tiles with a unique basket weave like texture.

To install cement board spread thin set adhesive over the wood subfloor using a 1 4 inch notched trowel. Lay the cement board sheets into the thin set and fasten them to the subflooring with 1 1 4 inch cement board. Jan 31 2020 fireplace tile inspiration for your next big project. Article 8 installing the fireplace surround installing wall tile on a marble travertine granite tile or slab fireplace article 9 grouting the fireplace surround grouting wall tile on a marble travertine granite tile or slab fireplace article 10 enhancing and sealing your fireplace surround applying enhancer sealer to your.

For the floor of the fireplace we bought this tile 3 x 6 sahara carrara marble tile. If your marble fireplace is tile and the original tile is in good condition with no loose tiles or cracks you can put new tile over the old. Using double sided masking tape dry fit marble into place and see if any pieces need to be trimmed by cutting them.