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How To: Tile Over a Brick Fireplace

by on Oct 7, 2009

Photo Image: Susan Jablon Mosaics

A designer friend once told me that our brick fireplace with its’ expansive raised hearth and built in bookshelves was “just too much for the room.”  I decided I liked it and bid her adieu.  However, after I got a load of these artsy new tiles, I may have to rethink this.  It is getting chilly and that fireplace will soon be blazing for long cozy nights of t.v., entertaining, snuggling and reading.  Hmmmm……

Yes Ma’am!! Looky here. How ’bout that along side the fireplace!

created at: 2009-10-07 

Photo Image: Ann Sacks

e-How has concise directions telling you just how easy it is to resurface that tired, worn out brick.

See what you already have, find out what you can borrow or rent and then head out for the rest. 

Things You’ll Need:

  • Tile of your choice
  • Tile cutter
  • Flat trowel
  • Notched trowel
  • Thinset adhesive
  • Grout
  • Grout float
  • Damp sponge
  • Wipe cloths
  • Measuring tape
  • Pencil
  • Level
  • Dropcloth
  • Heat resistant caulk

 

 

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