Replacing Fireplace Tile

Tile is a rather traditional fireplace refacing material available in nearly limitless choices of color and design.

Replacing fireplace tile.

Then pull back the rest of the backer. This won t work for stone obviously but for a relatively smooth tile it can be a fabulous solution. Linear white and gray 12 12 tile 2. The floor tile took a lot of work and was not as easy to remove.

Natural stone chevron pattern tile 3. Statement making tile this tiny room by astleford interiors is big on style thanks to the fireplace s tile surround. Dark charcoal peel and stick tile 4. Replacing tiles involves removing what is already there and then installing new tiles of your choice.

Installing a striking tile design around your fireplace is a great way to establish it as a focal point in your living room. Replacing a hearth and surround either with seamless tone slabs or with ceramic or stone tiles makes a big difference in the way a fireplace looks. You must remove all nails or staples. Continue slowly tapping until you pop the piece.

By michelle raphael you ll need to allot 2 to 3 days to replace the tile on your fireplace. The living room fireplace is a favorite feature in our house from replacing tile around fireplace. Place the edge of your cold chisel under the edge of a piece of tile. Simple travertine tile and hearth keep the focus on the fireplace and candles in one dramatic shade of red echo accents around the room.

The tile on the wall area was much easier to remove by using a smaller hammer. On these pages dan mclaughlin with help from carpenter thad king shows how to replace an old quarry tile hearth and cover a brick surround with four sleek granite slabs each 1 inches think. Tap the hammer gently to move the tip further under the piece and wedge it up. Retile with peel and stick tiles.

Smooth the tile down with your hand. The simpler part of replacing fireplace tile is the first stage which is the removal of the old tiles. To begin pull back the paper from the corner of the tile until it is about a third of the way pulled back and stick the exposed adhesive to your surface. A small 4lb hammer did the trick.

It also helps to use a chisel like this one to get under the tiles and then hammer. Install it yourself and this option can even be affordable.