Because your tiles need to be laid out properly on top of your existing brick wall check out our tips on how you can achieve this goal.
Tiling over brick steps.
Use painter s tape to mask off.
If possible you should remove the existing mantel for easier tile.
Let the bricks dry for a day or.
Next remove any loose mortar and paint that may be.
Place drop cloths over the hearth and the floor.
When tiling the steps start with the risers.
Use spacers to achieve consistent gaps between tiles.
Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace.
How to tile over a brick fireplace step 1.
How to tile over brick step 1.
Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick.
Mix the thinset to the manufacturer s specifications until it resembles the consistency of peanut butter.
Where most people go wrong is in adding extra steps to the process.
Lay the next tiles equally out to.
Clean and prepare existing brick.
Apply the tiles to the face of a vertical step riser lining up the upper edge of the tile flush with the edge of the horizontal stair tread and using the mastic trowel to apply mortar to the back of the tiles.
Go over the entire area with a wire brush to dislodge any loose mortar then scrub off the soot with a rag soaked in.
Create a smooth work.
Lay the first tile in the lower center section of the wall by spreading a thin layer of thinset over the area.