Wood Tile Fireplace Surround

Smooth concrete new tile granite rustic brick even wood can breathe new life into an outdated fireplace surround.

Wood tile fireplace surround.

The light and dark contrast of this fireplace surround is the main feature in this room. Properly designed even pallet wood can be a great fireplace surround material. Using the flat edge of the trowel apply a horizontal band of thinset. See more ideas about fireplace tile fireplace fireplace design.

Similar to how you would backsplash your kitchen you can also utilize tile to make a backsplash on your fireplace panels or go overboard and tile the entire thing in case you like it to stand out. Don t get it wrong. To bring a similar fireproof look to a wall consider wood look porcelain tile. The heavy stone hearth separates wood storage from the fireplace and adds a nice design element.

Available in planks this adds the look and feel of wood to a fireplace surround without the danger associated with true lumber. Set the upper field tiles photo by kolin smith. You can add a glass mosaic design to your traditional fireplace or surround your gas fireplace with rustic natural stone. Like some of the fireplace surround ideas before pallet wood fireplace surround looks simple.

Today s homeowners have many options from which to choose. With a wide range of styles price points and applications available the tile you choose for your fireplace surround can make or break its intended look. The fireplace tiles are large uniformly colored slate and they really stand out against the white wall. The variety of tile materials available these days means that there are plenty of suitable options for your fireplace whether it s indoor outdoor wood burning or gas.

Most woods are not recommended for use around a fireplace surround due to flammability. If you don t believe it just take another look at the picture above. Mix up a new batch of thinset and additive. There are endless options for tile materials so selecting the right fit for the style of your home and your budget requires careful consideration.

Pallet wood is an example. Wood fireplaces are timeless and marble is incredibly posh but it s about time to consider tile when it comes to fireplaces. How to tile a fireplace surround 1. Create a smooth surface photo by kolin smith.