Fireplaces are one of the simpler tile project and can usually be applied
directly to the sheetrock around the fireplace. Here are the steps:
1. Be sure sheetrock is properly primed before starting.
2. Any steps or mantles should be prepped usual thinset and backerboard.
(See New Home Floors for full instructions)
3. Secure a 2 x 4 below the top of the fireplace leaving 1/4'' of the top
showing.
4. Use a 4' level to adjust until perfectly level.
5. Start in the center and install top row of tiles using a 1/4'' square
notched trowel or larger. Be sure to use thinset and not tile adhesive or
glue.
6. Once top row is completely set, remove the 2 x 4 and tile sides. This
can take up to 24 hours depending on what type of thinset is used. There
is a certain kind that will set in 1-2 hours but be sure you know what you are
doing or it can be a big mess.
7. Grout after 24 hours.
directly to the sheetrock around the fireplace. Here are the steps:
1. Be sure sheetrock is properly primed before starting.
2. Any steps or mantles should be prepped usual thinset and backerboard.
(See New Home Floors for full instructions)
3. Secure a 2 x 4 below the top of the fireplace leaving 1/4'' of the top
showing.
4. Use a 4' level to adjust until perfectly level.
5. Start in the center and install top row of tiles using a 1/4'' square
notched trowel or larger. Be sure to use thinset and not tile adhesive or
glue.
6. Once top row is completely set, remove the 2 x 4 and tile sides. This
can take up to 24 hours depending on what type of thinset is used. There
is a certain kind that will set in 1-2 hours but be sure you know what you are
doing or it can be a big mess.
7. Grout after 24 hours.
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