One of the projects that I had on my short list to accomplish in our kitchen update was to add ledge stone to the mantle of the fireplace. I did toss around other options, but I found this ledge stone at Lowe’s and thought it would look great.
Before
I was that woman who would take the time to go through each box of tile at the store, and evaluate each piece. I wanted each piece to have the color variations that I had in mind, and I wanted all the pieces to look consistent. I had tiles set out up and down the aisle, and I know that I inconvenienced some. But I had a method to my madness. AND, I did clean up and put unwanted tiles away after I was looking.
I came home and made a pattern of the tiles on the kitchen floor, making sure I liked how each tile was joined to the other, making adjustments along the way.
I rented a wet saw, devoured youTube videos, and read up on a couple tile articles in This Old House. I made sure I had plenty of mastic, a notched trowel to spread the adhesive, and got to work.
I worked in 2 foot areas at a time, until I made my way all the way up to the top. Each piece at the top had to be cut down, and luckily I had just enough tile. It was a little close, but all worked out.
In the beginning I thought installing stone was going to be a little daunting, but when i focused and got to work, I really enjoyed this project. Such an improvement! Adding this ledge stone brought a very comfortable feel into this farmhouse kitchen.
After
Do you have any tile projects you would like to share? I would love to hear them!
Brooke, that looks amazing. You have no idea how impressed I am with your projects. Don’t stop blogging!
Dana, I am so honored to hear you are impressed with my projects! I have plenty more in the works. I am truly, truly enjoying blogging and have no plans to stop. Stay tuned for more!! Thank you for following me!!
Best,
Brooke
Looks fantastic!!! Well done!
Susan, Thank you so much! This really was a fun project for me!
Best
Brooke
Looks even better in person. Really warms up the kitchen!!
Thank you!
Your fireplace turned out awesome! What brand & color set of tile did you use, this would look perfect in my house!
Thank you so much, Shelly! I cannot remember the brand of ledge stone I used, but I did get it at Lowe’s. I was just in Lowe’s the other day, and they still had it in stock. I’m sure it would look great in your home, too!
Where is the you are totally impressive button! I love love love this. It’s a total transformation. I know you’re in the midst of giving your kitchen a makeover. I can’t wait to see what you have in store! Have a great night, CoCo