How Do You Remodel A Fireplace With Ceramic Tile?
Fireplace surrounds can be an intricate part of any home design. The fireplace is often seen as the focal point of the room, so when an exposed brick surround is not blending in, ceramic tile may be the answer. Any type or style of ceramic tile can be installed on the fireplace surround or hearth to provide a fresh, new look. Whether you are tiling the entire fireplace wall, or just around the firebox, install ceramic tile to provide your home with color, detail and interest. Cover any exposed brick and prepare the surface of the surround to receive the ceramic tile. Trowel on a layer of thin set mortar over the bricks of the surround, smoothing the mortar with the flat edge of the trowel until the surround is smooth and level. Allow this mortar to dry overnight. Lay out the ceramic tiles in an area of equal size to the surround to be tiled. Plan out the design of the tiles to determine how many will fit on the legs and top of the surround, and where the tiles will need to be cut to fi
