Large tiles or mosaic tile for fireplace surround?
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Well Ellie, I absolutely LOVE the look of boho and a fireplace surround in boho style certainly would NOT look like a backspace or backsplash. Here is a link to show you what I mean:
https://www.google.com/search?q=pictures+of+boho-style+mosaic+fireplace+surrounds&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjv49jZ58fVAhUH5IMKHff1BNMQsAQIJQ&biw=1366&bih=638
So MY vote s for mosaic ... pattern and color of any type is more interesting and mood altering than a plain color, and in mosaic you can let your own style shine through in colors and dsigns that YOU like ;) OWN your home completely ;) Let it show who YOU are! Thanks for using Hometalk for answers! Good Luck!
You can buy smaller tiles , and odd tiles. Check out your local Tile shop, they may have a Deal!
Granite and Marble are so over rated and can be a pain to maintain. You could do both the large tile and mosaic combined, with the mosaic framing the Fireplace and the larger tiles on the outer part of the facia. This would look stunning with the Mantle You are building too it will be a one of a kind beauty!!
I hope You will post pic.s of the before and after and the process involved.
Be confident and always measure 2 or 3 times before cutting anything!! Blessings, Michelle
Have you looked at the faux stone. It is really lightweight; looks like real stone; easy to install.
It looks good in some settings, but it wouldn't go with the rest of my design. Though I'd like to try it someplace else in my house! Thanks for responding!
Depends on the style of your home. If it is a Craftsman- a period type tile would be great.