Fireplace Refresh With Smart Tile Peel & Stick Tiles

A simple DIY project which took less than an hour! The result is an updated fireplace surround. 

This is one of those projects you wish you would have done a long time ago! I had heard of Smart Tiles which are peel and stick tiles, but have never used them for any kind of project before.  I always feared they would be hard to use or look fake somehow.  Wow was I wrong on both accounts.  I'm happy to admit that because I used them and they were both incredibly easy to use, but also look realistic! 

{This project was a collaboration with Smart Tiles, all opinions are my own.  This post contains affiliate links, see full disclosure, here.}

My fireplace had a boring black surround.  It certainly wasn't that bad, but I love the look of patterned tile around a fireplace. I decided to give Smart Tiles (LINK) a chance and in less than an hour, I had a brand new look!

Fireplace Refresh With Smart Tile Peel & Stick Tiles

BEFORE

AFTER

The tile I used is the Vintage Girona Dove (LINK).

Fireplace Update with SmartTiles Peel & Stick Tiles~ White Cottage Home & Living

The only tools you need are a utility knife, a straight edge, measuring tape, cutting mat, and pencil.

The backing of the tile peels off for you to position in place.  If you make a mistake, they can be easily repositioned. Use your utility knife to cut tiles easily for areas that need cut. For clear instructions, watch this Smart Tiles video on their website (LINK).

 This makes it a great solution for a rental or temporary residence.  I would use these in the bathroom, kitchen, or laundry room as a backsplash.  For the fireplace, Smart Tiles can be installed on a surface whose temperature does not exceed 49 °C (120 °F). Above all, it is important to avoid any direct contact with a heat source or direct exposure to heat. For us, we have only used this fireplace once so it's more decorative than anything. 

Fireplace Update with SmartTiles Peel & Stick Tiles~ White Cottage Home & Living

You may notice that I moved my glass cloche vignettes for spring (LINK) in to this room.  I like the way they are displayed together on this antique table.  

Fireplace Update with SmartTiles Peel & Stick Tiles~ White Cottage Home & Living

YOU CAN SEE MORE OF THIS SMART TILES PROJECT AND GET A FULL SPRING ROOM TOUR OF THIS SPACE IN THE YOUTUBE VIDEO BELOW

https://youtu.be/v8GZqTn7qL8 

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  1. […] and the books are the focus instead. We updated our fireplace surround last year with new smart tiles, you can see this project here (LINK). The gray mantel blends much better with the new […]

  2. Rebecca says:

    Beautiful! I love DIY projects. Thank you for sharing! 🙂

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