Fireplace Surround Over Brick

So i took a peek at marble tile just for fun and once i brought it home and saw it with the fireplace i was head over heels.

Fireplace surround over brick.

So while the thin set was drying i decided to clean up the drywall fireplace surround by cladding it in thin plywood. It can really make or break your brick fireplace look. Painted brick fireplace makeover update a dark dreary brick fireplace into a bright modern hearth with easy to apply paint. Next was caulk nail screw filler sanding and priming.

Clean architectural lines make for a modern backdrop. Today i wanted to fill you in on tiling over the existing brick surround and next week i ll talk about the boxed and tiled hearth my favorite parts of the project. Continue to 4 of 32 below. The new tile will only be going over the brick with decorative wood trim surrounding it.

Paint a red brick fireplace a deep shade of matte blue. Fireplace surround demolition caused a lot of damage to the area where the brick and the drywall meet. When the first coat of paint dries apply a color wash and then quickly wipe it off with a clean dry towel. The rich gray hues offset the room s stark white walls and soaring windows.

Though this fireplace is actually limestone painted gray brick towers above creating a cohesive look. Go over the entire area with a wire brush to dislodge any loose mortar then scrub off the soot with a rag soaked in white vinegar. Additional corbels were added and a board for the mantel top was cut to sit on top of the crown molding and to fit around the brick. Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick.

Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace. Since the crown molding was prefinished cherry wood we made sure the surface was clean and then used zinsser bin shellac primer. This ugly red brick wall to wall fireplace was transformed with a grey paint wash rather than a white wash to achieve a calm neutral look. White paint gives this brick fireplace a charming timeworn look.

Brick fireplace ideas often hinge on a great mantel.