Gotall10 posted in general discussion on november 2 2010 08 23am i plan to put up tile in the bathroom as a tub surround.
Tile over plaster wall.
This was back in the 80 s.
Some products are designed specifically for use between tile and plaster walls but any tile setting adhesive designed for thin set use will work.
However tiling over tile can add quite a bit of thickness so make sure your wall can handle the weight.
The surface of a plaster wall is too smooth for the cement to grip to.
I would probably tear it out and mud it back flush with the plaster like scooter said.
Tiled walls can last many years but that s not always a good thing.
You should not tile over wallpaper glossy surfaces lead paint or plywood.
It used to be very common to put tile up on whatever the wall was and seal the the tile.
A glue adhesive works better for installing tile over plaster.
If you re not sure if you have lead paint test kits are available.
When you prepare for this kind of home improvement project you may wonder if you can install tile on a painted wall.
I have repaired tile jobs that were over 20 years old that the tile was applied directly to regular sheetrock and plaster walls.
Tile over plaster wall.
How to tile over existing wall tile.
My second choice would be to go over the paint plaster with felt paper and cbu then tile it using a radius bullnose.
One handy tip my father in law taught me three years ago was if you plan on tiling a wall and the wall is uneven then the plastering doesn t need to be abs.
I m not sure how thick the plaster is and most likely the thickness could vary from wall to wall.
Ceramic or porcelain tiles can add pizazz to an existing painted wall whether you are adding a tile backsplash in the kitchen or covering the shower walls with tile.
If i aggressively sand or even strip the paint can i apply the tile over the plaster.
The wall is plaster lathe and is good condition.
Thanks for any suggestions.
You may tile over existing tile painted or unpainted drywall plaster and textured walls.
Tiles are ideal for showers bathtubs and backsplashes.