Did our outdated, bland, beige tiled fireplace surround in this for a new look.  I looks great, however, you do need a good pair of tin snips to cut it.  Because this is 12" x 12" and our tiles were 13" x 13" and the fireplace wasn't square, I had to do a lot of piecing to get it to look decent, but I was able to do the entire job myself.  Also, I should have started from the top middle and worked my way out, but didn't, so there is a lot of piecework there.  I don't think it turned out that bad for a rank amateur.  I do still have to get some trim for the opening.