Cinder block wall preparation first the cinder or concrete masonry unit block needs to be prepared correctly.
Tiling over concrete block wall.
Tiles come in a variety of natural and man made materials and they make durable attractive surfaces for both walls and floors.
Id board it mate quicker and you can tile straight away.
A completed tile job is extremely heavy and requires a substrate sturdy enough to support the weight.
For tiling over tiles in bathroom walls you ll need to set up sheets of waterproof membrane in between the concrete wall and tiles.
Ventilate and dehumidify the area before during and after the installation because basement walls are usually susceptible to moisture.
You can get this from construction or hardware stores.
Things you ll need ph neutral cleaner sponge scrub brush 3 4 expanded metal lath 1 1 2 or 2 inch concrete nails hammer tin snips thinset mortar bucket notched trowel ceramic tiles tile spacers plywood board carpenter s level silicone caulking grout grout float lint free cloth.
Tile cannot be attached directly to painted concrete as the thin set will not adhere well to the paint.
The key to a long lasting and attractive tile installation is proper substrate preparation.
Installing tile over concrete walls is possible but presents some unique challenges.
The safest way to approach questionable concrete is not to cover it over with cbus but to fix the concrete.
Apply commercially made filler that is made specifically for cinder or concrete blocks to create a smooth surface to which the tile can adhere.