Hi all, new to the boards and wasn't sure if this should go here or in the remodeling section...
I have a boring "builder grade" ceramic tile fireplace in a home I am buying built in 2000. I want to remove the large beige tiles and replace them with some subway tile, some mosaic, or some of the metal or metal-looking tiles. Something with some color and something that looks interesting. I'm not sure yet. Two questions:
1. Are there certain types of tile that are not safe for putting on a fireplace? Is there a specific "type" I need to look for that can handle the heat? The fireplace also extends to the floor (I think this is called a hearth?). So whatever I go with would have to be fine for both.
2. I just assume that whatever the ceramic tile is affixed to, it's fine for me to clean up/patch,etc what is there and just re-tile right over on top of that. Accurate?
Thanks, DIYers - much appreciated!
TB
I have a boring "builder grade" ceramic tile fireplace in a home I am buying built in 2000. I want to remove the large beige tiles and replace them with some subway tile, some mosaic, or some of the metal or metal-looking tiles. Something with some color and something that looks interesting. I'm not sure yet. Two questions:
1. Are there certain types of tile that are not safe for putting on a fireplace? Is there a specific "type" I need to look for that can handle the heat? The fireplace also extends to the floor (I think this is called a hearth?). So whatever I go with would have to be fine for both.
2. I just assume that whatever the ceramic tile is affixed to, it's fine for me to clean up/patch,etc what is there and just re-tile right over on top of that. Accurate?
Thanks, DIYers - much appreciated!
TB