While using tiles in or around a fireplace is an age-old practice due to their durability and resistance to heat, the popularity of this element as a visual trend rises and falls, with many early 20th ...

You face a few different issues: how to prep brick and tile so paint sticks, which paint to use and how to apply the paint evenly to such textured surfaces. There’s considerable disagreement about ...

Q. My wife and I want to remodel the dated fireplace in our living room. We recently put down hardwood floor around a raised brick hearth. I’ve since removed the raised hearth and we’re putting down ...

Q: I grew up in an old home that had ceramic fireplace tile. I'd love to re-create that look in a home that I'm getting ready to build. What does it take to install a ceramic-tile fireplace? Where's ...

In this video, I showcase the transformation of an outdated fireplace mantle into a modern farmhouse centerpiece. The custom design features a classic herringbone tile surround and is complemented by ...