Ceramic Tile Over Marble Fireplace

Then pull back the rest of the backer.

Ceramic tile over marble fireplace.

There are a multitude of tile materials that work well as fireplace surrounds. If you live an older home consider installing tile over brick fireplaces create a dramatic new look. Overcoming problems with tile over a marble fireplace marble is smooth and nonporous which are both good qualities for a finished surface but poor ones for a tile substrate. Did you know that with a little adhesive you can apply tile right over the face of the marble fireplace surround and create a whole new look.

To begin pull back the paper from the corner of the tile until it is about a third of the way pulled back and stick the exposed adhesive to your surface. This marble fireplace tile surround makes a large impact in a small space. Lightly colored tiles with horizontal striations are laid floor to ceiling while a mantle and hearth are omitted for a smooth minimalist style. Add a layer of soot to the natural smoothness of marble and you ll be hard pressed to find a mastic that will stick permanently.

Porcelain ceramic glass marble and natural stone like travertine limestone and slate. You can tile directly over your current marble fireplace surround. Smooth the tile down with your hand. The resulting surround provides a uniform singular look.