How To Install Ceramic Tile On Painted Wall

If you have a large surface to paint use a roller for covering the tiles more quickly.

How to install ceramic tile on painted wall.

Scrape the paint off the concrete wall or use a blaster. Measure up from the bottom of the wall the height of the tile. Start by removing any molding switch plates outlet covers and other hardware attached to the area being tiled. Check the tile for plumb and level then proceed to the next tile.

Scrape away any loose or peeling paint or wallpaper. To install ceramic wall tile use a level and measuring tape to mark the tile locations on the wall with chalk. Use long sweeping motions to apply mortar to the wall and start placing your tiles in the marked locations. Add water to the mortar while mixing until it s the consistency of peanut butter.

Allow the mortar to dry overnight. Apply even pressure to force the air out of the thinset and to make firm contact between the layer of thinset on the tile and the layer on the wall. If the wall was painted prior to wallpaper installation follow the instruction for painted or textured walls. Let the wall dry thoroughly.

Remove any remaining dust oil or grease with tsp tri sodium phosphate or an ammonia based cleanser. You can leave the paint on drywall provided there are not several coats and the tile epoxy will adhere with no problem. Spread a smooth layer of thinset on the back of the first tile and press it firmly into the notched layer on the wall. Sanding the existing paint helps the tile adhesive stick to the wall.

Patch any holes or cracks with spackling compound. Previously painted textured drywall prep. Place the level horizontally on this line and. Use a paintbrush to paint the edges and hard to reach areas like corners first.

Add another 1 8 inch to the height measurement and place a mark on the vertical line. Be sure to put spacers between each tile as you go. Once dry sand any high spots to create a level wall. To avoid any overlapping brush strokes start in one corner and work your brush strokes or roller down the tiles then across the area or wall.