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Dr. J Reg. Aug 2010	Posted 2015-11-15 10:36 PM Subject: Fireplace Makeover - it's finished!!!
Transplant Okie Posts: 1206 Location: Always on call.....	One of the few things I don't like in our new house is the fireplace. It's a white molded mantle and shiny black tile. The eventual plan is to replace it with a stone fireplace, but that's low on the priority list. In the meantime I thought I'd paint it and replace the black tile with stone tile. When i tried to remove the black tile around the fireplace insert I realized they had tiled the wall around the insert and then placed the mantle over the top of the tile. (Versus placing the mantle and then tiling in between the fireplace insert and the mantle.). So there is no way to remove those tiles without ripping the mantle off the wall. Since I already tore up the hearth tiles (the ones on the floor in front of the fireplace) I am not sure what to do. Any ideas? Can I tile over tile? Here's what I've thought of for options. 1) put the new stone tiles down on the hearth. Then attempt to paint the black tile around the insert. From the reading I've done online there is a process to get tile paintable. 2). New stone tiles on the hearth and attempt to put the stone tile over the black tile around the insert. 3.) leave the remaining black tile alone, paint the mantle and find a rug to cover where I ripped up the hearth tiles. Hubby is hoping I go with this plan! Edited by Dr. J 2015-12-02 11:52 PM (image.jpg) Attachments ---------------- image.jpg (23KB - 211 downloads)
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Delta Cowgirl Reg. Apr 2005	Posted 2015-11-16 5:59 AM Subject: RE: Fireplace Makeover - tiling questions??
The Vaccinator Posts: 3810 Location: Slipping down the slope of old age. Boo hoo.	Have you thought about using a faux stone? They are less costly than real and it is very difficult to tell the difference. You can select size, shape and color. We used a piece of quartz (you could use granite) has the hearth in front of ours. Might look at fireplaces on Houzz.com for inspiration.
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Dr. J Reg. Aug 2010	Posted 2015-11-16 6:39 AM Subject: RE: Fireplace Makeover - tiling questions??
Transplant Okie Posts: 1206 Location: Always on call.....	Delta Cowgirl - 2015-11-16 5:59 AM Have you thought about using a faux stone? They are less costly than real and it is very difficult to tell the difference. You can select size, shape and color. We used a piece of quartz (you could use granite) has the hearth in front of ours. Might look at fireplaces on Houzz.com for inspiration. Well I have some natural stone tile for the hearth. I guess my question is what do I do with the black tile inside the mantle since I can't remove it without damaging the mantle? I'll check out that website.
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Dr. J Reg. Aug 2010	Posted 2015-11-16 7:20 AM Subject: RE: Fireplace Makeover - tiling questions??
Transplant Okie Posts: 1206 Location: Always on call.....	Okay here is a pic with the natural stone tile on the hearth and first coat of paint on the mantle. I wanted to paint it a terracota color. But I really don't like that color with the black tile. Nor do I like having stone on the floor and black tile around the fireplace. Sorry the pic is grainy, had to shrink it. (image.jpg) Attachments ---------------- image.jpg (23KB - 155 downloads)
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dianea Reg. Aug 2010	Posted 2015-11-16 8:29 AM Subject: RE: Fireplace Makeover - tiling questions??
Extreme Veteran Posts: 336 Location: Missouri	Suggestion for a cheap and quick fix...I love rag/sponge painting. Instead of trying to get rid of the black tile, what about ragging on a gray or beige to dull it down and give it texture? Give it more of a natural stone look in keeping with your theme. That would take care of the shine and tone down the black. Another idea (more work) - carefully tape off everything else - within a 50 mile radius if you're like me with spray paint - and use the textured faux stone spray paint? They have it at Walmart. It's cheap and looks nice.
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prov35 Reg. Dec 2003	Posted 2015-11-17 1:30 AM Subject: RE: Fireplace Makeover - tiling questions??
One Special Mom Posts: 2205 Location: Mesa WA, USA	For me the natural stone really doesn't show up all though I like it just not with your fireplace. Maybe try laying that stone horizontally instead of vertically and maybe it would show up better. The pattern of the stone would be more of a focal point.
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Delta Cowgirl Reg. Apr 2005	Posted 2015-11-17 6:00 AM Subject: RE: Fireplace Makeover - tiling questions??
The Vaccinator Posts: 3810 Location: Slipping down the slope of old age. Boo hoo.	We used the same color/design quartz that we used for our kitchen -- we have a big open room.
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Dr. J Reg. Aug 2010	Posted 2015-12-02 11:23 PM Subject: RE: Fireplace Makeover - FINISHED!!
Transplant Okie Posts: 1206 Location: Always on call.....	Finally finished my fireplace reno. I was just going to paint the awful black tile but I found faux stone vinyl adhesive tile squares at Lowes. They worked perfect to cover the black tile. I don't think its too obvious they are fake until you get really close. Used with real stone tile on the hearth. The terracota color was a Pinterxt inspired whim. Hubby hates it but I am liking it. (image.jpg) Attachments ---------------- image.jpg (23KB - 154 downloads)
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Griz Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2015-12-03 11:10 AM Subject: RE: Fireplace Makeover - it's finished!!!
Industrial Srength Barrel Racer Posts: 7268	That looks really nice!
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Southtxponygirl Reg. Nov 2006	Posted 2015-12-04 2:47 PM Subject: RE: Fireplace Makeover - it's finished!!!
A Somebody to Everybody Posts: 41354 Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas	Looks good
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Frodo Reg. Jul 2004	Posted 2015-12-04 2:49 PM Subject: RE: Fireplace Makeover - it's finished!!!
"Heck's Coming With Me" Posts: 10797 Location: Kansas	Purdy !!!!!
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rodeomom3 Reg. Dec 2007	Posted 2015-12-04 3:08 PM Subject: RE: Fireplace Makeover - it's finished!!!
Shelter Dog Lover Posts: 10277	Nice job!
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mruggles Reg. Oct 2008	Posted 2015-12-04 3:08 PM Subject: RE: Fireplace Makeover - it's finished!!!
Good Grief! Posts: 6343 Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta	I think you did a bang up job....but will the heat from the fireplace loosen the adhesive on the tile. ...m
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