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Facing Detail – Tile Facing
Tile
NOTE: Make sure to use the correct nailing bracket for this type
of facing (see “Nailing Bracket” for details). For this example the
facing is 7/8" thick (3/8" tile plus 1/2" drywall). The framing is
positioned 1" behind the front of the fireplace.
Fireplace
Drywall
Framing
1/8"
Top View - Tile Facing
Side View - Tile Facing
Fireplace
NOTE: The facing should tuck
behind the wall trim, thus
concealing the top of the facing
and the base of the fireplace.
NOTE: The fireplace is shifted back
on the shelf to accommodate the
facing thickness.
Tile
Drywall
Note how the facing
tucks underneath the
wall trim.
The facing contacts
the stand-offs on the
side of the fireplace.
Wall Trim
3-d View - Tile Facing
Recommended Order of Installation We
recommend installing the tile under the notch at
the front of the fireplace then working your way
up.
NOTE: When installed, there must
be a minimum 1/8” gap between
the face and facing.