fireplace idea, looking at black hexagon.

4 years ago

We want a black hexagon tile, where the terra-cotta tile is now. I posted pictures of the area. (Sorry for the mess, quarantine, both working from home and a 2 year old)

Would you do the black hexagon and a black/dark gray grout or do something else.

(Might eventually paint the bronze to a black)

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TMK Remodeling

4 years ago

Would suggest a single piece of granite or bluestone vs tile.

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deegw
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Will you be keeping the painted brick and brass surround? I don't think the scale of the hex tile is quite right and I think the black tile and grout will showcase every spec of dust.

Have you considered using a few large pieces of lightly veined white marble or slate?
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
4 years ago
I am trying to figure out why black since most of your home is warm colors IMOthe brick looks better than what I would consider shower floor tile . If you want blacj why not black slate tile in a larger format
Alex C
Original Author
4 years ago
Just wanted black hexagon in our house remodel and we never incorporated it, never thought of black slate large format
daisiesandbutterflies
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
I had a similar situation with my fireplace. It had the square tile with wide grout (5x5 or 6x6). We got gray iron doors, and replaced the tile with a slate-looking porcelain tile.
Alex C
Original Author
4 years ago
I am a fan of bluestone, will need to figure out of more details and how hard it is to install.

Was also thinking maybe a white hexagon with the white brick might look nice.
Alex C
Original Author
4 years ago
Or possibly a white herringbone look. Did not think Black was going to take a so much.
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Norwood Architects
4 years ago
the black hex tile is an interesting idea and might work really well as it contrasts with the white fireplace. However, as someone else suggested, perhaps a slab of black slate would work better.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
4 years ago
So just because you wanted it does not make it make sense, its like buying a car because you always wanted a red one no other reason.
Alex C
Original Author
4 years ago
Interesting take on it, but not really how I feel about it. I liked the black hexagon, after people pointed out other designs, I’ve looked them over, and I’m still trying to decide. All I know is I do not like that old brick.

And pictures you’d like to post Patricia to help visualize.
valg
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
.Our fireplace is mainly white with grey streeks porcelain that mimics marble with a white hearth. The gas insert is black with a silver rim. Sorry no picture but it looks beautiful! So I would do a white hearth. I really like the last two all white fireplace pictures that are similar to ours! But it's really up to you, you have to live with it
Alex C
Original Author
3 years ago
Went with black hexagon 7inches. Had to wait about 2 weeks to get the tile in, everyone had 6 and 8 and none of them looked good for us

Just closing the post.
Nancy
last year
Looks great! We are contemplating same idea.
kj s
last year
I like the larger size hex you choose. We spray painted our old brass surround with high heat resistant black rustoleum. Super easy to do and very happy with the results.