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.
Installing tile on a bathroom wall.
Green drywall is specifically designed for use in bathrooms.
First install cement wallboard.
We removed a wall where an old.
It s as easy to work with as ordinary drywall but it s specially formulated to resist moisture.
The surface also needs to support the weight of the tiles.
Decide the tile layout before installing it check if the walls are plumb after laying the wall tile.
In our project we brought an old 70s bathroom into classic art deco style.
The cement wallboard can support the weight of the bathroom wall tiles.
How to tile bathroom walls and shower tub area step 1.
Things you ll need flat head screwdriver coarse grit sandpaper cloth water tile mastic or thinset mortar v notched trowel ceramic tiles tile spacers snap tile cutter tile grout rubber grout trowel sponge.