How do you re-tile a fireplace surround?
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Need to take off old 8"x8" ugly white tiles on the front of my fireplace and flat hearth. Can you give me some ideas how to remove old and add new!
Sure appreciate it!
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Janet Pizaro
on Dec 08, 2017
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/remove-tile-fireplace-hearth-48268.html -
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Janet Pizaro
on Dec 08, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nzFjGU8KuQ![]()
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Ednamae Smith
on Dec 08, 2017
if they are well affixed you can abrade the old tile and tile right over them. Use a good thinset like versabond. Your edge may be too thick to your liking, if so remove with a cheap wood chisel and hammer from the edge. -
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Janet Panos
on Dec 08, 2017
Hello Marquita - Here is a guide that provides step-by-step information on how to remove the old tile in your fireplace surroundhttps://www.thisoldhouse.com/how-to/how-to-reface-fireplace-surround-and-hearthThe link below advises how to apply new tiles to the fireplace surround:https://www.thisoldhouse.com/how-to/how-to-tile-fireplace-surround -
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27524803
on Dec 08, 2017
DIYnetwork.com or HGTV.com or Pinterest.com ... the home improvement shows do it ALL the time... catch Fixer Upper, any of the Flip or Flops, Vintage Flip, Property Brothers.... any of them can give you ideas and an idea of what it will take to get it done. -
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Cindy
on Dec 08, 2017
You should remove the existing tile first. Put the tip of a pneumatic chisel under tile and watch as the tiles come off. Clean new surface very well. To replace with new tile, Put adhesive on the wall and the back of tile. Put tile in place. Use spacers to keep tiles straight. Continue this process until done. Wait at least a day for adhesive to dry. Grout is next. Wait another day to sponge off surface grout.
Janet Pizaro
on Dec 08, 2017
Ednamae Smith
on Dec 08, 2017
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