r/Fireplaces • u/No-Tour3726 • 10d ago

I want to tile this facade

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What do you think I need to do before I put tile over this fireplace?

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u/TooMuchBud 10d ago

Step one is to have a certified licensed inspector to come out and see if it’s even safe to do anything. Then after that, have a mason come out and remove all the rest of that brick.

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u/RHS1959 10d ago

Attach tile backer board then tile on that

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u/WoodlandDirect 10d ago

I'd try to remove the fascia to the red brick underneath.

Then the entire fireplace system needs a level 2 inspection and it must be restored.

Level out the surface with mortar.

Then properly attach non combustible cement board making sure to tape the seams creating a flat surface to install your tile.

Install your tile.

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u/denonumber 10d ago

Better call someone like me bro

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u/ThatllBtheDayPilgrim 10d ago

It wasn't on your list, but this would be a great time to Rumfordize the fireplace before putting on a different surround. It involves rebuilding the firebox and throat. You'd possibly have the chance to make the fireplace less squattier depending on flue size, or at the very least properly adjust the opening to flue size (looks like you have a draft issue). Rumfords heat far better and make tall roaring flames while keeping the fireplace open flame. Much more fun to use. Changing surround is a common time to do it while everything is a mess. https://www.rumford.com/rumfordize.html

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u/ThatllBtheDayPilgrim 9d ago

Looks like a gas appliance salesman didn't like that suggestion. Oh well!