Marble Slab Over Brick Fireplace

There are many forms of electrical fireplaces.

Marble slab over brick fireplace.

How to tile over a marble fireplace surround. Then my luck turned. One strategy is to clean the marble with tsp and water then sand it with coarse sandpaper to etch it. 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.

Marble slabs were set over brick. Then if you use the proper mastic the tiles should stick. 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. Make sure inside edges slightly overlap the sides of the firebox.

If not pivot slightly. 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. 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. Choose white and you will possess an impeccable fireplace completing as it s unique and refined.

Set each piece in place on top of hearth and press against brick. If you want to tile over a marble fireplace you have to address the problem of tile adhesion. Check that joints are flush. Check that they align.

Set it on the side pieces as shown. 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. Press tight to brick. We use the little brush on our tool set to sweep everything into the fireplace while we tend to the fire and so far the grout looks as white as the day i installed it.

Butter thinset on top piece. You can also install cement backer board.