Tile Fireplace With Wood Mantel

Tile is one option to spruce up the mantel and breathe new life into the fireplace surround.

Tile fireplace with wood mantel.

A wood fireplace mantel is the fireplace decoration ideas from american craftsman style. Typically sold in planks tiles such as these come in a wide range of styles and colors that mimics the real thing including exotic woods and. Set the mantel into place around the fireplace. The craftsman style fireplace mantel look impressive with the cozy living room furniture.

Remove the mantel if possible or mask off its edges with painter s tape where it meets the surround. Here a white mantel keeps the fireplace from looking too rustic for a modern space. I wanted to create a more modern and sleek look with our fireplace and the surrounding built ins. Jan 31 2020 fireplace tile inspiration for your next big project.

Including a diy new mantel top and painting the tile. Some trim legs and support for the mantel shelf can be as close as 6 inches to the firebox opening if it projects lass than 1 5 inches past the opening. Installing a striking tile design around your fireplace is a great way to establish it as a focal point in your living room. Use a grease pencil to trace the outline of the top and sides of the mantel onto the tile.

However you can get the look of authentic lumber using porcelain wood look tile as shown by phase 2 builders. Stacking logs inside the fireplace emphasizes the look. Create a smooth surface photo by kolin smith. 1 determine the layout for your mantel using pieces of tile dry laid on the floor before installation.

Bring the warm natural feel of wood to your fireplace surround by using wood tone tiles. So it makes sense that this craftsman home has a sapphire blue fireplace tile. How to tile a fireplace surround 1. Remove the mantel and set it aside.

If you re tiling over bricks or any other uneven surface you will need to create a smooth base for your tiles. Because wood is flammable it is not the best material to use around a working fireplace. See more ideas about fireplace tile fireplace fireplace design. This makeover shows that just a few small changes can make a big impact.

The legs of decorative mantels often extend to the floor in the form of greek half columns or rough hewn lumber and other flammable material. Pay attention to seasonal decor to minimize hazards.