So, I have an ugly brick fireplace that I'd like to "enhance":
I understand it is feasible to tile over the brick. However, my gut feel suggests it would be better to remove the bricks first, install a new cementboard backer, and tile over that.
I would maybe add a ready made (wood) shelf mantel.
Any thoughts on those approaches? Other suggestions welcome.
I'm also a little nervous about running into a whole slew of (expensive) code issues (I'm in CA). Is that likely to derail the whole project?