Measure up from the bottom of the wall the height of the tile.
Tile on sheetrock wall.
Apply a thin layer of mastic or thin set mortar below the horizontal line using a grooved trowel.
Wonderboard lite cement backerboard or lath and a cement scratch coat must be installed to the wood or foam surface before the installation of tile with an appropriate mortar.
Plywood and osb are not suitable surfaces for installing tile on walls and foam does not have the tensile strength to support tile.
Step 4 place tile adhesive on the sheetrock.
Follow the package instructions for the tile mastic or thinset used for adhering the tiles to the wall.
Generally 24 hours will do for this and some setup more quickly.
Ceramic porcelain and rock tiles add beauty and functionality to many areas of the home and give homeowners many design options.
The tiles must be set before you attempt to grout them or they will move and cause you headaches.
Thinset adheres to sheetrock as well as any other surface but you need to consider the purpose of the area when installing tile.
Install your tile as planned.
Builders often use this as an enclosure wall if its tiled over.
Add another 1 8 inch to the height measurement and place a mark on the vertical line.
Thinset mortar lays a bed for placing tile.
Step 1 obtain materials from home improvement center.
Greenboard is a kind of water resistant drywall.
So you might want to do a little bit of exploratory surgery before you begin your project.
Things you will need orbital sander 80 120 grit sandpaper safety glasses dust mask rags tape measure pencil 48 inch spirit level mastic or thin set mortar grooved trowel tile spacers tile cutting tool grout grout spreader sponge grout haze remover optional distilled white vinegar optional.
Purchase the joint compound putty knife primer adhesive and other materials needed to.
How to tile over sheetrock.
Place the level horizontally on this line and scribe a line for the first course of tile.
Allow the joint compound to cure prime it and paint it the same color as the rest of the non tiled area.
Grout it clean up and enjoy.
If the tile does not completely cover the joint apply a coat of setting type joint compound which is more water resistant than typical joint compound to the joint.
However tiling over tile can add quite a bit of thickness so make sure your wall can handle the weight.
If you re not sure if you have lead paint test kits are available.
Step 3 apply primer to the sheetrock.
Compare this to the common practice of tiling over drywall and you get the idea that you have a totally different shower by using a product that is meant to function in the shower.
Step 2 fill holes.
Step 5 grout.
You may tile over existing tile painted or unpainted drywall plaster and textured walls.
You should not tile over wallpaper glossy surfaces lead paint or plywood.
