Prepping Drywall For Tile

Would cement board be overkill or is tile on drywall perfectly ok.

Prepping drywall for tile.

Preparation is the most important step for drywall before any tile installation project. To do so make sure all of the tiles are intact and secure. If existing tiles are beyond repair remove the tile and install a piece of wallboard in its place. The top objective is to create a smooth and uniform surface on the drywall for the tile to be evenly placed.

If you want to update your kitchen or bathroom walls with tiles you don t have to remove existing painted. I had a spare garbage handy so i could easily slide a lot of the rubble right from the ply wood into the garbage. Push the mortar through the mesh tape and into the 1 8 inch space between the backer board and the drywall. Remove the tile and prepare the wall according to the corresponding instructions above or tile over the existing tile.

Other times it s best to prepare because once you start there s no turning back. Mix thin set mortar according to the manufacturer s instructions and apply a thin coat over the fiberglass tape with a drywall knife. Run the drywall knife over the mortar to create a smooth finish and remove any excess material. Tiles are ideal for showers bathtubs and backsplashes.

It helped protect the counters and appliances. Since i have yet to install drywall in the room i was considering using some form of cement board in place of drywall on the area of wall that would recieve tile thinking tile directly on drywall was not recommended. I also had a piece of scrap ply wood where i was working. Repair any loose or cracked tiles.

I too am preparing to tile a kitchen backsplash. Lumps and bumps lead to misaligned tiles. The tiles really fly if you are doing it right and they get really sharp.