Flooring Tile - laying ceramic or slate over brick fireplace

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jessicamegan
07-27-03, 04:46 AM
Hi
I am wanting to slate or tile over my brick fireplace. I have questions about the required preparation.

Do I need to use hardibacker over the brick or can I use thinset directly on the brick and lay the tile? My brain tells me that the porous surface of brick would be excellent for bonding, but I am new to this, so I don't trust my brain quite yet:)

Also, are there any special requirements due to the heat? This is a gas fireplace, and quite honestly probably won't be used all that often, but still, I want to be sure.

I think that is all for now.
Thanks!!
JEssica

floorman
07-27-03, 11:50 AM
as long as the surface is clean and free of any silt or anything that may hinder the bond you should be fine.You maywant to use a schluter metal on the edge that will see the most heat around the opening itself to protect it somewhat but other than that i dont see any problems doing it that way.Make sure you use thin set though and not mastic:cool: