How to Tile a Fireplace

Materials and Tools:

porcelain tiles
wet saw
grout
cement backing board
tri-sodium phosphate (or suitable brick cleaner)
instant bond construction adhesive
thin-set mortar

Steps:

1. Clean the brick with a suitable cleaner, and apply cement backer board with instant bond construction adhesive, according to the manufacturer's instructions.

2. Apply pre-mixed thin-set mortar to brick.

3. Set porcelain tiles onto mortar.

4. Cut odd-shaped tiles with a wet saw, allowing the cut tiles to dry for 24 hours.

5. Apply grout, according to manufacturer's instructions.