Prep For Wall Tile

This article gives a brief guide on how to prepare your bathroom wall for shower tiling.

Prep for wall tile.

If existing tiles are beyond repair remove the tile and install a piece of wallboard in its place. If you want to install tiles on a wall that has already been painted keep in mind that such a wall is not very suitable for wall tile installation. Repair any loose or cracked tiles. Cover any surrounding finish areas with plastic sheeting before using the paint roller to apply waterproofing as splash.

Work it into the spaces using a diagonal motion. Step 1 measure the wall. Clean the surface of the wall with an ammonia based cleaner then use a paint scraper to scratch away the paint from the wall. Concrete board is the longest used method in the industry and has some of the highest approval ratings from the national tile contractor s.

Before you even start thinking of applying the tiles to your bathroom wall you should first prepare it. To do so make sure all of the tiles are intact and secure. Dry areas such as living room walls do not need to be protected and the tile can be installed directly on top of the. There are numerous ways to prep a shower for tile.

Once the thinset has dried for 24 hours remove the spacers and prepare the wall for grout. Mix a small amount of grout at a time and apply it with a rubber float. Most tile have a recommended grout that works well with them so check your manufacturer s instructions.