If you ve been following this entire fireplace makeover process on instagram let me remind you of what we started with.
Brick fireplace makeover with tile.
A brick wall hgtv fan fjames74 didn t know how to deal with the entire wall of brick in his living room.
Hgtv fan katylady09 kept the space neutral but she refreshed it with a contemporary tile fireplace surround and a sleek mantel.
It adds so much character to the fireplace and it was super affordable too.
Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace.
Brick fireplace makeover reveal.
And here s the finished brick fireplace makeover.
Surrounding a brick fireplace with a wood mantle surround wood mantles that surround brick or tile create classic coziness that can stay looking smart for decades.
Tiling over brick even painted bricked is an easy diy project as long as your brick is in good condition.
It can be as simple as a fresh paint job on unfinished or previously painted brick.
Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick.
I m excited to share the steps with you here so you can do the same in your home.
Here s how to do it.
Or it can be a simple construction project where you cover up the brick with drywall wood or tile.
The process was so simple and mess free and the end result is beautful.
Walnut creek fireplace fireplace makeover trend 7.
Sure you could but it s a lot easier to trowel thinset over the brick and then tile right over that.
Diy tile fireplace makeover.
The smooth stone pops against the white walls and molding because of the stark difference in texture and color between the two elements.
I am seriously in love with this pebble tile.
More involved fireplace makeovers might incorporate a lightweight masonry product called manufactured veneer stone perfect for do it yourself work.
Learn how to do it yourself with this simple tutorial.
I just finished updating my tile fireplace with home depot s peel and stick smart tiles.
Well that s a wrap.