tile over brick?

peta,

What size tile? The bigger the tile the easier it will be to get an even job when applying over a brick face. You could install backerboard over the brick and tile over that. Use thinset and concrete nails in the mortar joints. Then use thinset to install the tile.

Put a straight edge of some k> Can one install tile over a brick fireplace? If so, what kind of prep do

Found this at johnbridge.com when I google searched "tiling over brick" (in quotes):

"If the bricks are set fairly even, you can simply attach the tiles with thin set. Otherwise, I would float over the whole thing with mortar -- then tile, again using thinset mortar"

After scrubbing bricks clean, I usually spray bricks with water to dampen them before mortaring, as it results in a better bond, as it slows the drying and setting of the mortar.