The board is then pressed into place on the wall and adjusted for plumb and level.
Tile directly on concrete wall.
A worker used generous amounts of concrete applied directly to the back of the tile and then set in place.
This is best if the surface is somewhat uneven or marred.
Repair any loose or cracked tiles.
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If in doubt consider installing the concrete tiles as a wall accent or backsplash to integrate their design without it being an impractical underfoot option.
Can i tile directly onto the concrete wall.
Remove the tile and prepare the wall according to the corresponding instructions above or tile over the existing tile.
Otherwise you can fix the wall tiles with cement to even out the surface.
The thinset will firmly bond the board to the concrete surface concealing all surface imperfections on the concrete behind the construction board and leaving a perfectly level and even surface for the tile.
Yet this application does make sense since concrete is heavy solid and is typically thought of as an unbending uncompromising material.
Installing tile directly on concrete.
May 9 2012 2 yes you can.
If there is no structural damage and the wall may still be able to support the weight of the tiles you can proceed with the work.
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Furthermore designers are mixed on whether or not polished concrete emits a cold or sterile feeling when the rest of a home is designed to feel warm and cozy.
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Scrub concrete walls with a wire brush to remove debris dust or any other materials stuck to the wall.
Grind off all ridges or mortar protruding out from the wall with a concrete grinder.
This was in the kitchen area.
If existing tiles are beyond repair remove the tile and install a piece of wallboard in its place.
When the concrete wall is plumb tile can be applied directly to the surface or a metal lath can be fastened to the wall with a scratch and brown coat of mortar.
To do so make sure all of the tiles are intact and secure.
This is exactly what they do in china.
Wash the wall with tsp tri.