Installing Mosaic Tile Around Fireplace

Subtract the spacer width from the measurement.

Installing mosaic tile around fireplace.

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. I started by dry fitting the mosaic tiles together and switching out a few of the black glass tiles for more neutral stone ones. After selecting the correct material shift your attention to the size color and print of the tile. Its versatility will allow you to choose the perfect type of tile for the mood you want to create.

There s a lot of black in the gas insert and i wanted to lighten up the look. Then pull back the rest of the backer. Cut a tile to fit the area. Smooth the tile down with your hand.

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. 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. 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. It covers everything from removing the old tile. 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.

The peel and stick tiles have a little extra space on one side so you can overlap them slightly so there are no gaps. Position each piece using the counter as a guide and press it firmly into the thin set. Mix the mortar for the tiles. There are special building codes to meet and installation techniques to observe.

Lay out the tile on the plywood to determine your design and make any necessary cuts to the tile. Installing tile on your fireplace may require a practiced hand.