Can I put granite tile over a builder grade marble fireplace surround?
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I have a builder marble fire place and want to tile over the marble with a granite tile. The tile is not very thick, maybe 1/4" or so.
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Yes it is possible with proper preparation. There was no direct link that I could find for you.If You choose google installing granite tile over marble and you will find www.ehow.com
Janet Pizaro
on Apr 28, 2016
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The professionals at the tile shop where you would be purchasing your tiles and supplies will most likely have suggestions for your installation. I haven't seen a smooth marble fireplace surround direct set / refaced with granite but I have seen it direct set onto a cement board facade built over existing marble.
MN Mom
on Apr 28, 2016
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If the marble tile is stable and has no cracks, you can tile over it. Clean the marble tile from any soot and grease. Use a sander and sand the marble tile to take the gloss out and roughen up the surface. Use a cement based thinset, put it on the marble, butter the back of the tile you are installing. Put the tile on the marble tile with a slight twist and tap with a rubber mallet to seat it. Marble is considered a "precious" stone, I don't know why anyone would want to replace or cover it.
William
on Apr 28, 2016
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What color marble is it? If it's white or grey, I'd keep it. If it's an out-dated color, I would do a stacked stone or quartz surround. If you really like granite, make sure it's a color that's timeless. So many granites look dated already.
Lizzy L
on Apr 29, 2016
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I live in Ecuador and there is a new mastic that allows you to tile over most any existing tile, etc. If they have it here I am sure they have it in the States.
Louise Mullins
on Apr 30, 2016
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