How Do You Lay Tile On A Fireplace?
Although brick fireplaces used to be the latest and greatest in the world of fireplace design, it isn’t any more. In fact a fireplace surrounded by brick tends to look old-fashioned or even cheap. But don’t worry, there is a way that you can revitalize your old fireplace and bring it back into the styles of today: tiling over the top of the ugly brick. Sure, it will take longer than simply painting over the brick, but it will come out better and last longer. Remove the mantel. Sometimes this step isn’t possible, but it will make things easier if it is. If not, then mask around the mantel with painter’s tape. Mix some thinset with the latex additive and apply this mixture to the brick. Fill in all of the holes and cracks from the brick. Level and smooth it out with a trowel. Allow this to dry overnight. Find the center of your fireplace and draw a center line above the fireplace. This will be used to help center your design. Mount, with screws, a 1-by-3 at the top of the fireplace so th
