At the least you will need to apply a wet scratch coat to the brick before you install the veneer.
Stone tile over brick fireplace.
Learn how to prep the old brick and fireplace surround and how to tile a fireplace for a fresh modern look.
Spread mortar onto the bricks using a straight flat finishing trowel in order to ensure a smooth flat surface.
Faux stones come in a wide range of styles textures and colors that realistically mimic natural stone and are easy to install over numerous surfaces including brick.
But it is not as easy as troweling mortar onto the brick and applying veneer.
Manufactured stone veneer also called faux stone is a man made concrete product that is hand colored and fabricated in to individual stones.
Stone is the perfect way to dress up an outdoor fireplace blending in seamlessly with the rest of your surroundings.
As with other surfaces the brick must provide a stable surface for the veneer layer.
It took a bit of work to smooth out the rough surface and get it ready for tile but now it s been transformed into a gorgeous stone and glass tile fireplace.
If you can still see the grout joints after your first coat then add a second layer.
Available in stone marble glass slate ceramic and more our tile materials offer a durable heat resistant surface that also adds style to your fireplace surrounds mantels back panels and hearths.
For fireplace installations start with the fireplace surround first.
After tackling my fireplace demolition and removing lots of ugly peach marble tile i unearthed the original brick fireplace from 1946.
Yes you can install stone veneer over brick.
Create a better fireplace surround.
Watch homeowners installing stone veneer over a brick fireplace using norwich stacked stone panels misty morning color to learn more about the product used.
Make sure to fill in any gaps as you go and let the mortar set overnight.
This walk around fireplace design makes the perfect place to host a party at any time of year and the textured stone picks up the glow of the lights beautifully complementing the entire area.