Remove Fireplace Surround Marble

And sorry remove the white wood stuff pilasters and all.

Remove fireplace surround marble.

If you approach removing your fireplace surround like an ordinary demolition job you ll needlessly damage the surrounding walls. I then took the paste and applied it in a circular motion to the marble with a couple of cotton balls. After about 20 minutes i sprayed one of the cleaners on the marble and i was amazed. It s possible to remove a fireplace surround without damaging the walls.

I ve explained how to remove a fireplace surround or mantel in more detail below. To start removing one of these fireplace surrounds you will have to chip away the plaster around the edge of the mantelpiece. Wear eye and ear protection and a dist mask when using a demolition hammer. This should reveal the lugs holding it to the wall.

You can then go about removing the screws which should start to release the surround from the wall. If work strategically however and use the minimum amount of force required to remove the fireplace surround you can get it done without damaging the walls. Depending on the height and size of each marble block you may need to lower each by a rope bucket. Brush and vacuum debris and dust from hearth base.

Break off a section of the old. Leave concrete hearth base and firebox floor in tact. Smooth concrete new tile granite rustic brick even wood can breathe new life into an outdated fireplace surround. Removal with minimal damage the typical way to remove glued on marble tile is to pry it off the drywall with a flat blade such as a 6 inch stainless steel taping knife.

Then put grey carpeting in. I would put a new much simpler fireplace door maybe brushed nickel. If you have a marble surround that is cracked or loose the best way to redo it is to remove the old marble and install new tiles of marble or another material. Then use dark grey or black tile around the marble shaped like a large picture frame.

Removing any screws or nails will help a fireplace surround or mantel to come away from the wall more easily. Today s homeowners have many options from which to choose. It s best to start at the. Use demolition hammer with a chisel bit to chip away old hearth and the mortar underneath as shown.