Installing Mosaic Tile Around Fireplace

It covers everything from removing the old tile.

Installing mosaic tile around fireplace.

With a trowel smooth the mortar onto the plywood and then adhere the tile. My tile fireplace has a little space between the mantel and the tile so i was able to stick part of it behind the mantel to start. Installing the rest of the fireplace tile was pretty straightforward. To cut around obstacles like outlets you can mark the tiles for cutting by applying lipstick to the outlet and pressing the tile or mosaic of tiles in position over it.

Subtract the spacer width from the measurement. There are also state and local building codes so check codes in your area before making any final decisions. Leave a few small spaces untiled on the edge of each side of the plywood so you ll have a space to screw the plywood face onto the frame. Just peel the tiles you don t want off the mesh backing then add the new ones with extra mortar when the fireplace tile is installed.

Federal building codes regulate the installation of tile on fireplaces. Measure the distance between the last tile of the row and the outside edge of the fireplace surround or desired tile area. Adding fireplace tiles along the wall will help transform it into a focal point of the room. Mix the mortar for the tiles.

I started by dry fitting the mosaic tiles together and switching out a few of the black glass tiles for more neutral stone ones. Learn step by step how to add porcelain tile to your fireplace surround and hearth for a beautiful new look. There are special building codes to meet and installation techniques to observe. There s a lot of black in the gas insert and i wanted to lighten up the look.

Cut a tile to fit the area. Its versatility will allow you to choose the perfect type of tile for the mood you want to create. Smooth the tile down with your hand. Position each piece using the counter as a guide and press it firmly into the thin set.

Then pull back the rest of the backer. After selecting the correct material shift your attention to the size color and print of the tile.