Tiling Marble Fireplace

Large marble tiles affixed from the floor to the ceiling give this fireplace a refined modern look.

Tiling marble fireplace.

One strategy is to clean the marble with tsp and water then sand it with coarse sandpaper to etch it. The window s proximity to the fireplace allows lots of light to be reflected off of the fireplace tile and into the room making it feel bright and airy. Adding fireplace tiles along the wall will help transform it into a focal point of the room. You can tile directly over your current marble fireplace surround.

Msi valencia blend elongated octagon 12 in. Available in stone marble glass slate ceramic and more our tile materials offer a durable heat resistant surface that also adds style to your fireplace surrounds mantels back panels and hearths. Then if you use the proper mastic the tiles should stick. 7 15 tiling every inch of the fireplace wall in navy blue creates a dramatic backdrop for a marble fireplace surround.

It is also whiter and typically features bolder and more dramatic veining. Here are a few need to know facts. Jan 31 2020 fireplace tile inspiration for your next big project. You can also install cement backer board.

A lofty calacatta marble fireplace is the main attraction in this two story living room by lucy and company. How to tile with before and after pictures of a fireplace surround makeover. Calacatta marble is much rarer than carrara so it s considered a more luxurious stone. Installing a striking tile design around your fireplace is a great way to establish it as a focal point in your living room.

While the fireplace is askew of the room s center it serves a purpose. If you want to tile over a marble fireplace you have to address the problem of tile adhesion. Continue to 14 of 23 below. Case 14 79 sq.

X 10 mm polished marble mesh mounted mosaic tile 10 sq.