Cement Tile Wall Installation

Walls require just as much care under your tiles as the floor prep we ve just outlined.

Cement tile wall installation.

Cement board is the best thing to use in a shower installation and even makes sense if you are installing a backsplash close to a sink. You ll want a flat smooth and dry surface completely free of any loose coatings paint. However unlike the concrete substrate required for floors your encaustic cement tiles can be installed over drywall plaster cement block and cement backer board for moist areas. Screw a full size 3 x 5 ft.

Cement board to the back wall. Find the center of your wall and use a carpenter s level to mark intersecting plumb vertical and level horizontal lines. Never install new tiles over existing tiles or onto an unprotected wood or plywood floor. Whenever you re laying tile on a wood subfloor you need to first install cement backerboard to prevent leaks and water damage.

Step 2 lay your tile pattern. Any cracked surfaces must be scraped smooth and patched. Away from edges to avoid breakage. Hold the sheet above the tub shoulder with 1 4 in.

Cement board screws every 8 in. This will ensure that the tiles will stick to the wall better because unlike floor tile installation vertical tiles might slide as you work. Place special 1 1 4 in. If using backer board be sure to follow the installation.

Drive screws flush with the surface of the board being careful not to break through mesh. Unlike wood or drywall sub surfaces cement backerboard will not rot warp or grow mold and mildew when exposed to water. Next draw even and properly spaced horizontal and vertical lines to serve as your guide when placing the tiles. According to the installation instructions from riad tile their cement tile can be installed on drywall or cement backer board.