TILE A FIREPLACE SURROUND

Starting at the centre, apply mortar to the bottom of the surround and carve notches with a trowel.

Set the first tile against the centre line and work your way out to the right. Use ¼in spacers between each tile. Work in small sections at a time so the mortar doesn’t dry out.

Repeat the process on the left side.

For the second row, place the first tile straddling the centre line. Work your way to the right and left as before. Continue staggering the tile placement all the way up the surround.

Remove spacers once the mortar is dry, then wipe the tiles with a damp sponge. Apply grout to fill the joints. Remove excess with a damp sponge.