How Do You Tile Over A Brick Fireplace?
Are you tired of looking at the drab, dirty brick around your fireplace? Want to spruce it up and make it look more modern? Tiling over a brick fireplace can do wonders for the look and feel of a room. Here’s how to tile over a brick fireplace: Lay a dropcloth in front of the brick fireplace and clean the bricks with a wire brush. Make sure the bricks are free of dirt, dust, and other particle debris. Use a old cloth soaked in vinegar to remove soot. Let the brick fireplace dry overnight. Choose a tile and/or design and create a cardboard template of the fireplace tile design before you start. This will help you space out the tiles evenly on the floor and ensure your measurements and tile cuts are correct before you cover the brick fireplace. Smooth the surface of the brick fireplace. Remove the mantel if there is one. Apply a layer of thinset with a flat trowel (don’t use a notched trowel). Apply a second coat of thinset if the first coat does not create a flat surface. Let the thinse
