Whether you re looking to do this in your basement or even tiling over tile in bathroom walls the project can be done on your own.
Tile over concrete block wall.
Scrub concrete walls with a wire brush to remove debris dust or any other materials stuck to the wall.
Stucco is similar to concrete but more decorative.
Tiles come in a variety of natural and man made materials and they make durable attractive surfaces for both walls and floors.
Grind off all ridges or mortar protruding out from the wall with a concrete grinder.
Laying down tiles on walls can give your home a new fresh look.
Mike haduck shows his style of putting tyle over block work all my videos are my ways and ideas i always suggest anyone doing any type of work to seek prof.
A completed tile job is extremely heavy.
Use different material to give any cinder block wall a unique aesthetic appeal.
Tiling over painted block can be problematic due to the inability of the tile adhesive to stick directly to the painted blocks.
Vinyl panels and stone veneers are alternative decorations that match with many homes.
Fortunately you have many options for improving a cinder block wall.
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.
The key to a long lasting and attractive tile installation is proper substrate preparation.
The cinder block wall needs to be thoroughly scrubbed of dust from grout and chunks of loose brick so that the new tiles will be able to adhere easily and not fall from the wall or crack or crumble over time.
Installing tile directly on concrete.
Yet this application does make sense since concrete is heavy solid and is typically thought of as an unbending uncompromising material.
As long as you inspect the surface and follow the proper procedure the project should go smoothly.
Installing tile over concrete walls is possible but presents some unique challenges.
This is the part 2 video of us showing how to apply the stone ledgers under the cantilever ledge to give your walls houses block walls or whatever you want.