I have a red brick fireplace in my living room that is 18 years old. I painted it white a few months ago because I didnt like it and now it is even worse. I want to tile it. Can I remove it? I want to take all the brick down and learn to tile:) It doesnt look that hard. How do I take the brick off? Thank you for your help!
2007-02-27 09:44:15 · 5 answers · asked by imissrascal 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Sure you can remove it. It is messy though and you don't know what you'll find behind there so you may just have to redo the wall also.... otherwise, your tiles won't stick well to an uneven surface. And tiling is harder than you think, especially if it's on a wall and not a floor.... you have to deal with the gravity....
Perhaps it's just the paint you used to paint it that made it look worse... what did you do when you painted it? Why does it look worse? Give us more details and we can help, or email me...
2007-02-27 09:57:01 · answer #1 · answered by The ReDesign Diva 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on if the brick is decorative or part of the structure will determine if it can be removed. If you do decide to remove it, a hammer and cold chisel will work. If its a large area, rent or borrow an small electric chisel, its about the size of a large drill. If the surface is flat, it could be resurfaced with cement board and tile over it. Without seeing it, its hard to tell if that is the answer. If you do decide to remove the old brick, be prepared for a lot of dust and debris. If you know anyone that is handy, ask them for advice or visit a local home center. Hope this helps.
2007-02-27 18:11:19 · answer #2 · answered by Dino 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a home renovations store and ask them how it's done.
2007-02-27 17:51:54 · answer #3 · answered by me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why in the world would you want to?
2007-02-27 17:48:23 · answer #4 · answered by sustasue 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't. That's what professionals are for!
2007-02-27 17:54:58 · answer #5 · answered by saaanen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋