However tiling over tile can add quite a bit of thickness so make sure your wall can handle the weight.
Tile over plaster wall.
Thanks for any suggestions.
I have repaired tile jobs that were over 20 years old that the tile was applied directly to regular sheetrock and plaster walls.
How to tile over existing wall tile.
Ceramic or porcelain tiles can add pizazz to an existing painted wall whether you are adding a tile backsplash in the kitchen or covering the shower walls with tile.
How to tile over painted drywall.
You may tile over existing tile painted or unpainted drywall plaster and textured walls.
The surface of a plaster wall is too smooth for the cement to grip to.
My second choice would be to go over the paint plaster with felt paper and cbu then tile it using a radius bullnose.
Tiles are ideal for showers bathtubs and backsplashes.
One handy tip my father in law taught me three years ago was if you plan on tiling a wall and the wall is uneven then the plastering doesn t need to be abs.
If you re not sure if you have lead paint test kits are available.
If i aggressively sand or even strip the paint can i apply the tile over the plaster.
This was back in the 80 s.
I would probably tear it out and mud it back flush with the plaster like scooter said.
You should not tile over wallpaper glossy surfaces lead paint or plywood.
It used to be very common to put tile up on whatever the wall was and seal the the tile.
A glue adhesive works better for installing tile over plaster.
Tiled walls can last many years but that s not always a good thing.
I m not sure how thick the plaster is and most likely the thickness could vary from wall to wall.
Colorful tiles may go out of style and some tiles are inappropriate for the space.
Tile over plaster wall.
Some products are designed specifically for use between tile and plaster walls but any tile setting adhesive designed for thin set use will work.
If you want to update your kitchen or bathroom walls with tiles you don t have to remove existing painted.