Installing Tile On A Bathroom Wall
How to tile bathroom walls and shower tub area step 1.
Installing tile on a bathroom wall. The surface also needs to support the weight of the tiles. Step 1 prepare the wall ceramic tiles can be installed directly on drywall plaster or if they are in moist areas onto green drywall or even better cement backer board. Decide the tile layout before installing it check if the walls are plumb after laying the wall tile. It s as easy to work with as ordinary drywall but it s specially formulated to resist moisture.
The cement wallboard can support the weight of the bathroom wall tiles. To start tiling prepare by running a bead of silicone caulk around the perimeter of the area you are tiling to. Bathroom wall tiles can be installed on almost any surface as long as it s properly prepared and flat. Green drywall is specifically designed for use in bathrooms.
We removed a wall where an old. The wallboard will also withstand water.