How To Install Ceramic Tile On Painted Wall

Use a paintbrush to paint the edges and hard to reach areas like corners first.

How to install ceramic tile on painted wall.

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. Remove any remaining dust oil or grease with tsp tri sodium phosphate or an ammonia based cleanser. Be sure to put spacers between each tile as you go. If you have a large surface to paint use a roller for covering the tiles more quickly.

Add water to the mortar while mixing until it s the consistency of peanut butter. Sanding the existing paint helps the tile adhesive stick to the wall. Measure up from the bottom of the wall the height of the tile. Patch any holes or cracks with spackling compound.

Spread the mortar over the walls using the flat of a notched trowel pushing the mortar through the lath and onto the painted blocks. Use long sweeping motions to apply mortar to the wall and start placing your tiles in the marked locations. Once dry sand any high spots to create a level wall. Let the wall dry thoroughly.

Check the tile for plumb and level then proceed to the next tile. Spread a smooth layer of thinset on the back of the first tile and press it firmly into the notched layer on the 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. Scrape away any loose or peeling paint or wallpaper.

Start by removing any molding switch plates outlet covers and other hardware attached to the area being tiled. To install ceramic wall tile use a level and measuring tape to mark the tile locations on the wall with chalk. Add another 1 8 inch to the height measurement and place a mark on the vertical line. Likewise if you have plaster follow the instruction in that section.

Allow the mortar to dry overnight. Previously painted textured drywall prep. Scrape the paint off the concrete wall or use a blaster. If the wall was painted prior to wallpaper installation follow the instruction for painted or textured walls.