Cut a bag of thinset mortar in half using your trowel image 1.
Diy reface fireplace with tile.
Wash the surface of the bricks with a mild cleanser.
Half of an 80 lb.
Refacing your fireplace can be easy or complicated depending on various factors.
Smart tiles diy fireplace makeover method.
Wipe down the existing tile with a damp cloth.
If the existing facing is in bad shape with crumbling bricks or loose tiles it s best to disassemble it before refacing.
If you are setting two fireplaces mix the entire bag.
Add about a cup of clean water to a clean five gallon bucket.
How to reface a brick fireplace and mantel with tile.
Removing dirt and grime provides a better surface for the tiles to adhere to.
Bag is enough for the hearth legs and header of one fireplace.
Install it yourself and this option can even be affordable.
My tile fireplace has a little space between the mantel and the tile so i was able to stick part of it behind the mantel to start.
Measure the first tile and using a level cut off the excess with a utility knife.
Then pull back the rest of the backer.
The peel and stick tiles have a little extra space on one side so you can overlap them slightly so there are no gaps.
Remove the mantel if it is not built into the fireplace by prying it off the bricks with a pry bar.