Hearth Tile Patterns

She replaced the brown brick that was in front of her fire surround with marble tile in a traditional basket weave pattern.

Hearth tile patterns.

Updating an outer hearth can perk up an old fireplace. Combining the tranquility of neutral colors in floor tile with the surprise of decorative wall tile modern hearth creates a serene space perfect for rest and relaxation. Lay out more thinset lay. Using the trowel s notched side spread an even layer of thinset and firmly press each tile down.

If the tiles at the center extend above the line mark a new reference line along their edge. Dry lay tiles in this manner until you fill the the whole hearth area. Demo those hearth tiles. Using a hammer and mini crowbar and starting at a grout line carefully and assuredly bang out the old hearth tiles.

Once you have a satisfying layout transfer all the tiles in order to a board to keep track of where they go. Make sure it s inviting to guests and family alike with a welcoming fireplace hearth floor. These heat resistant tiles protect the area around the fireplace make cleanup after fires easy and establish an inviting space for people to gather. The hearth is synonymous with the home itself.

To give the new hearth a clean finish she added a white marble trim. Mark tiles at the back edge for cuts if necessary. Create patterns and intricate design layouts or use plain field tile to make a more subdued statement. As a guide lay out the tile pattern and determine a starting point.