If you're thinking of doing your fireplace facade in tile, you may find a few of these tips helpful:
- Meaure everything before you start laying tiles as even symmetrical-looking fireplaces might vary a bit from side to side.
- When you lay out the tile pattern, leave about 1/4 inch in between for grout.
- Using small tiles, or a mix of small and large tiles, can make it easier to adjust and make a perfect fit pattern as opposed to using all large tiles.
- Concrete panels or brick-and-mortor work best behind the tiles since they bond well with the tile adhesive.
- Small tiles cost more per square foot than larger tiles.
More information at How to Buy and Use Fireplace Tile.
Source: Winter 2004 issue of Renovation Style
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