Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Sooooo cozy by the fire!









On this chilly day in DC I thought it would be nice to check out some cozy fireplace surroundings! If your fireplace is in need of an update or a new tile the steps are easy and will warm up your living room!



a finished tiled fireplace surround



photo of thinset being trowelled onto brick fireplace surround

smooth over the brick

photo of support ledge install using a drill and level to secure a 1x3 to the top of the fireplace surround

install temporary support ledge

photo of upper-field tile being set in place

begin tiling!

photo of tile being grouted with a grout float

grout and let it set!


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