Adding Mantle To Tile Fireplace

A mirror pots lighting and greeneries are good additions for this kind of fireplace mantle.

Adding mantle to tile fireplace.

Learn step by step how to add porcelain tile to your fireplace surround and hearth for a beautiful new look. Allow the tiles to set for 24 hours before continuing. They are made of natural material with high beauty and warmth. A dated fireplace is given a british colonial look with the addition of staircase posts molding and a coat of fresh paint.

If you were inspired by this post pin it to save for later and share with your friends. Ironically even though our entire house is in some sort of remodeling state or another i told them that the wooden mantle was my number one request. Lay the tile applying your spacers as you work. Terra cotta tile adds a modern twist to a more traditional fireplace mantle.

Essential for situations where you need to show rustic look and feel of the old times the countless tones formats thickness make terra cotta tiles very suitable for usage. It covers everything from removing the old tile. Rustic glam fireplace mantel. Fireplace mantel installation was a little above my skillset.

How to install a gas fireplace insert. The mirror makes the room appear larger while the pots lighting and greeneries provide a fresh vibe. Because tile is a hard durable covering take additional steps to ensure the mantel is properly secured and mounted into place. Press the tile firmly into the mortar.

Be sure to join us again next saturday for another post in our fireplace series the brick tile surround. Step 6 grout. One toned fireplace tile. Position the tile where you want it and push firmly wiggling it around a bit so those tile tracks fill and the tile is firmly adhered along every point to the fireplace.

How to restore vintage corbels. Thanks for spending a little time with us today. Working from the center of the fireplace mantel out toward the edges start laying mortar with your trowel spreading it to inch thickness on the mantel. Use the notched trowel to spread the adhesive on the back of the tile piece covering the entire back.

The notches will leave tracks like so. How to regrout tiles if your tile is looking worse for the wear you might be able to spruce things up with a simple regrout job.