Adding Tile To Carpet Around Fireplace

Hi all looking for some advice.

Adding tile to carpet around fireplace.

When i demo d the old fireplace hearth it left a rectangle of subfloor exposed. You ll want your new tile to complement the hearth material. How to tile a fireplace. I plan to carpet the room but i want to lay some floor tiles as opposed to a hearth around the fireplace.

Remember that the thinset will add a little bit of extra depth too. Use the notched trowel to spread the adhesive on the back of the tile piece covering the entire back. Pre mixed is great for small jobs like a fireplace but either route is fine. My plan is to peel back the existing carpet tile a rectangle that is slightly larger maybe 1 2 inches than the existing cutout in the carpet.

At the tile store grab. Tile is perfect for the fireplace surround. This tile is a great fit for homeowners interested in a casual look especially since the imperfections and inconsistencies in each tile. Look at the hearth of the fireplace in my case the tile on the ground.

When we left off we had just added cement board to the fireplace hearth and 3 sides of the fireplace surround. In fact it s a necessity if the rest of your room has carpet or wood floors. Natural stone tile fireplace can bring out an old world feel marble will produce an elegant finish and architectural tile around the fireplace. Tile adhesive comes either pre mixed or in powder form.

Its versatility will allow you to choose the perfect type of tile for the mood you want to create. Tile is also a great option here. The hearth is the section of the fireplace below and in front of the firebox. Available in stone marble glass slate ceramic and more our tile materials offer a durable heat resistant surface that also adds style to your fireplace surrounds mantels back panels and hearths.

I d like to tile that area and then cut the existing carpet so that it sits flush with the new tile s edges. We were waiting on the top portion until we had our tile figured out so we could end on a full piece at the top and not have to cut a tiny sliver. Specifically look at the wood trim around the tile surround and make sure there is enough space to add extra tile. Installing a striking tile design around your fireplace is a great way to establish it as a focal point in your living room.

Many tile manufacturers are now offering hand painted terra cotta tiles featuring modern traditional transitional tribal and southwestern patterns which can add artisanal appeal to a fireplace surround. It is a horizontal surface and may be a raised hearth or the floor immediately in front of the fireplace.