How Do You Cover A Brick Fireplace With Tile?
If you dislike the look of your brick fireplace but hesitate to tear the whole thing out and start over, then tiling over the brick may be the perfect alternative. However, tiling takes some serious time and patience, so make sure that you have the time, energy and dedication to detail to make this project a success. Scrub the entire fireplace. The thinset mortar will adhere better to clean brick. Use a wire brush to clean the bricks and dislodge any loose mortar. You can spray the bricks with a mixture of hot water and white vinegar. If they are extremely dirty you may wish to add a few drops of mild liquid detergent as well. If you use the detergent, you will need to scrub the bricks with clear water to make sure that the soap does not remain on them after you are done cleaning. Let the brick face dry. There must be no moisture on the bricks when you are laying the tile. Give the bricks 24 hours to dry completely. Generally, it is best if you do this when the weather is dry and the a
