Ceramic tile can be easily added to a textured wall.
A large number of home interiors feature the use of a texture coat over the gypsum board (drywall, Sheetrock, etc.) walls to add dimension and cover the board joints. Adding ceramic tile to this surface can add character to the wall and room, while also protecting the wall itself from moisture and general damage. The texture of the wall offers a good surface for the thinset mortar of the tile to bond to, while needing no prior preparation. This process is a generally straightforward one, that is similar to any other tile project and can usually be completed by just about anyone with basic tile and construction skills.
Instructions
1. Mix the thinset in the large bucket using the electric drill and mixing paddle, as directed on thinset packaging.
2. Apply a thin layer (about 1/8-inch) of thinset to the back of a tile, using the mastic trowel.
3. Press the tile to the bottom of the wall, near either end of the wall. Work your way along the wall to the opposite end, leaving a gap between tiles to allow space for grout (grout joints are usually 1/8- to 1/4-inch; use the tile spacers if necessary). Trim tiles to fit as necessary, using the tile saw; refer to tile saw operation manual for safety and operation instructions.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 on remaining rows to the top of the proposed tile area, using tile spacers as necessary to achieve a consistent grout joint. Set the 2-foot level along the tops of the tiles as you set them to ensure level rows.
5. Refer to the thinset packaging for curing times, and allow to fully cure before moving on.
6. Mix the tile grout in the large bucket using the electric drill and mixing paddle, as directed on tile grout packaging.
7. Remove any/all tile spacers before moving on.
8. Apply the tile grout to the tiled surface using the rubber float trowel, in a sweeping motion while pressing the grout into the joints between the tiles.
9. Wipe all excess tile grout from the tiled surface using the large sponge, rinsing in clean water as necessary. Repeat this step as necessary to avoid grout streaking on the tiles.
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