How Do You Install Tile Over A Brick Fireplace?
If you live in an older home, chances are you have a fireplace that is made out of brick. Some people like that look, but others prefer a more contemporary fireplace. If you thought that you would have to rip the whole thing out and build a new one, think again! You can make your fireplace over by tiling right over top of the brick. Here’s how! Prepare the surface for tiling by cleaning the soot off the brick first with a scrub brush and white vinegar. Rinse a few times with plain water and let the surface dry for 48 hours before you begin tiling. Next mix a batch of the thin set mortar according to the package directions. Use the trowel to apply the mortar to the entire brick surface of the fireplace. Be sure to cover all of the joints so that they are not showing through the mortar. You may need to apply more than one coat if your fireplace is in pretty bad condition. Let the mortar set over night. Mix up a new batch of thin set mortar. Begin placing the tiles on the fireplace by fir
