Start by cleaning the wall to remove any grease then apply thin set adhesive and set the tile.
Wall tile to drywall.
Thinset mortar in moist areas.
If you re not sure if you have lead paint test kits are available.
However tiling over tile can add quite a bit of thickness so make sure your wall can handle the weight.
You may tile over existing tile painted or unpainted drywall plaster and textured walls.
Purchase the joint compound putty knife primer adhesive and other materials needed to.
Step 1 obtain materials from home improvement center.
If the tile is installed on a floor cement board is the appropriate sheetrock to use.
Wipe down with a damp cloth to remove any remaining dust and allow to dry.
You should not tile over wallpaper glossy surfaces lead paint or plywood.
How to tile over sheetrock.
Watch this video to find out more.
As long as your wall is smooth and flat you can install a ceramic tile kitchen backsplash directly over drywall or plaster with no problem.
In areas of high moisture such as walls in a shower for long term durability it is not advised to install tile over drywall even if the drywall is type mr moisture resistant.
Seal seams on new drywall with drywall tape and compound and let dry.
Inspect the drywall carefully to ensure it is securely screwed nailed to the studs.
Step 3 apply primer to the sheetrock.
Cement board is a specialized type of sheetrock for use in moist areas and floors.
After the adhesive has set apply grout and you re done.
In areas that are exposed to an abundance of moisture it is better to install a cement board as a backer rather than a gypsum board.
Sand the area with medium grit sandpaper and.
The generic name for sheetrock is drywall.
It will be fine to tile over drywall in low moisture areas such as tiling around a fireplace.
Step 4 place tile adhesive on the sheetrock.