Fireplace tile surrounds in porcelain, stone and handmade tile, with heat-safe setting materials and layouts that frame the opening and the mantle.
A fireplace is a natural focal point, and tile gives it a finished, lasting frame. Homeowners in Nashville update dated brick and builder-grade surrounds with tile in dark charcoal, crisp white, stone looks or patterned designs. Fireplaces involve heat and clearances, so the materials and the setting methods matter as much as the look.
We start by finding out what kind of fireplace you have, since gas, wood and electric units have different clearance and heat requirements. We follow the fireplace maker's instructions and use heat-appropriate setting materials near the opening. Tile can run full height, frame the firebox, line the hearth or wrap the sides. We plan the layout so the opening is centered and the mantle sits right with the tile. Grout and trim choices are explained, and we coordinate with the person who services your fireplace if changes are needed. Find the manual or model information for your fireplace and share it with us, since it lists the allowed materials and clearances. If you are not sure, a quick look from your fireplace service company is a good first step. Photograph the mantle and hearth so we can plan how the tile meets them.
Gas, wood or electric requirements reviewed.
Materials suited to the opening.
Surround and mantle framed evenly.
The maker's instructions followed.
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BeforeAfterGas, wood or electric requirements reviewed.
Setting products suited to the opening.
Opening and mantle framed evenly.
Tile hearth planned with the surround.
Edges finished cleanly.
The maker's instructions followed.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
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You tell us the rooms, the tile you like and your timing, and we ask about the floors, walls and any water issues.
We check flatness, moisture and layout from photos or a visit and talk through materials, pattern and trim.
You get a plain written scope with prep, waterproofing, materials, schedule and cure times before anything is ordered.
Old tile comes out, floors are repaired and leveled, backer board and membranes go in and showers are waterproofed and tested.
Tile is set with the right mortar, checked for flatness and alignment and cut carefully at the edges.
We grout, seal and caulk, clean up and walk the finished job with you, leaving written care tips and extra tile.
Often, after the brick is cleaned and prepared. We check flatness and surface first.
Tile is a good fit, and the setting materials near the opening must follow the fireplace maker's instructions.
Yes, with tile rated for the area and a plan for clearances and transitions.
Dark and light porcelain, stone looks and handmade tiles are all popular.
Mantles can be removed and reinstalled. We plan the tile and the mantle together.
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