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.

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. Away from edges to avoid breakage. Cement board screws every 8 in. Hold the sheet above the tub shoulder with 1 4 in.

Find the center of your wall and use a carpenter s level to mark intersecting plumb vertical and level horizontal lines. 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. Once the cement is dry apply the bonding agent that should give the surface a rough texture.

Any cracked surfaces must be scraped smooth and patched. Cement board to the back wall. Step 2 lay your tile pattern. Next draw even and properly spaced horizontal and vertical lines to serve as your guide when placing the tiles.

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. The first step to installing cement tile on your wall is to prepare the wall for the tile. Screw a full size 3 x 5 ft.

Along each stud but 1 in. Whenever you re laying tile on a wood subfloor you need to first install cement backerboard to prevent leaks and water damage. Unlike wood or drywall sub surfaces cement backerboard will not rot warp or grow mold and mildew when exposed to water. Never install new tiles over existing tiles or onto an unprotected wood or plywood floor.