How to Design a Tile Fireplace Surround
Tiling a fireplace surround adds charm and aesthetic interest to the space. The wide selection of tiles available at both specialty tile stores and home improvement stores allows for a customized look around the fireplace. You'll find a variety of materials, colors and sizes to fit the look you want. Taking time to design the fireplace surround layout ensures you have enough materials and makes the project run more smoothly once you get started. Does this Spark an idea?
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Calculate your tiling budget for the fireplace surround project. This helps you select a tile option that fits within your price range.
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Measure the fireplace surround area where the tile will go. This helps you select the size of tile and know how much to purchase. If the fireplace surround is large, you can choose large or small tiles. For a smaller surround, smaller tiles will fit better reducing the need to cut the tiles to fit.
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Determine the style of tile you want on the fireplace surround. Tiles made from natural materials such as granite or slate give a varied look to the surround while ceramic and other manufactured tiles give a uniform look.
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Select the color for the tiles. Consider the colors in the room and your personal preference. You can choose all the same color or choose two or more colors for variety.
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Decide if you want to do a tile border around the edge. Tile edge pieces add an extra touch to the surround but aren't necessary.
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Lay out the tiles to do a test run. This is particularly important if you're using varying sizes or colors within your tile selection. Once you find a tile layout you like, start installing the tiles.
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