How Do You Install Tile Fireplace Surrounds?
Has your fireplace been the same for ages? Are tired of looking at the same outdated style for years? Why don’t you give it a new look? You can paint it, or better install tiles for the fireplace surround. Installing tiles will only take a few days and you’ll definitely be satisfied with the result with simple effort that you will out into it. You will find different tile designs that can suit the theme of your house. So why don’t you go and check your options in the nearest local home improvement store near you. These are the steps to follow in installing a fireplace surround: Create a cardboard template for the tiles to endure accurate tile cuts. Clean the fireplace and make it free from dirt, dust and any debris. Smoothen the surface of the fireplace. Remove the mantel is there is any. If you want to put the tiles over the bricks, make sure that the surface is smooth. You can use thin set and a trowel to do the job. Put a piece of wood about 1″x3″ below the top edge to support the n