Some preparation and a certain style of installation makes the process easier and more successful.
How to tile a backsplash on a plaster wall.
Whether you are remodeling replacing just a few rows of outdated tile or repairing a damaged tile removing bathroom tile without damaging the plaster walls can be a tricky job.
This surface provides the right base for laying ceramic porcelain or other types of tile.
Patch any holes or cracks with spackling compound and sand the entire surface with medium grit sandpaper.
Setting the tiles 1 apply a layer of mastic to the wall.
Plaster walls became popular due to the durability and strength of the surface and are more common in historic homes that drywall.
Add another 1 8 inch to the height measurement and place a mark on the vertical line.
Stir the venetian plaster image 1.
Scrape the wall to remove any texture and to create a flat surface.
Peel and stick tile backsplash mats are also available that bond instantly to wall surfaces when pressed firmly with a grout float.
Drop a dollop of plaster on one spatula image 2.
It takes time patience and the right tools.
Use a 3 16 inch 0 48 cm trowel to scoop some mastic adhesive out and onto the wall.
Although you can chip away the grout by hand with small tools you are likely to damage the wall in the process.
Remove any remaining dust oils and grease from the wall with tsp tri sodium phosphate or an ammonia based cleanser.
Vacuum to remove dust.
Continue this process across the entire area.
Measure up from the bottom of the wall the height of the tile.