Cement Tile Wall Installation

Cement board to the back wall.

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. Step 2 lay your tile pattern. Cement board screws every 8 in. Drive screws flush with the surface of the board being careful not to break through mesh.

According to the installation instructions from riad tile their cement tile can be installed on drywall or cement backer board. This will ensure that the tiles will stick to the wall better because unlike floor tile installation vertical tiles might slide as you work. Along each stud but 1 in. Find the center of your wall and use a carpenter s level to mark intersecting plumb vertical and level horizontal lines.

Any cracked surfaces must be scraped smooth and patched. Walls require just as much care under your tiles as the floor prep we ve just outlined. You ll want a flat smooth and dry surface completely free of any loose coatings paint. If using backer board be sure to follow the installation.

Unlike wood or drywall sub surfaces cement backerboard will not rot warp or grow mold and mildew when exposed to water. The first step to installing cement tile on your wall is to prepare the wall for the tile. 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. Next draw even and properly spaced horizontal and vertical lines to serve as your guide when placing the tiles.

Once the cement is dry apply the bonding agent that should give the surface a rough texture. Away from edges to avoid breakage. Whenever you re laying tile on a wood subfloor you need to first install cement backerboard to prevent leaks and water damage. Place special 1 1 4 in.