I m an amateur or non professional i e a homeowner with an internal entryway comprised of a small 4 x 6 concrete pad that was poured way back in 1969 70 and i d like to improve it by laying some new ceramic tile over it but the concrete itself is grossly uneven in spots.
How to tile an uneven concrete wall.
The wedge will pull the tiles together and create a smooth straight installation evening out any bumps or jogs caused by the uneven wall.
The reason that would have been a better idea is that the middle row of tiles didn t match up with the rest of the rows.
Repeat the process for the rest of the installation and.
The backer provides a flat even surface that can be screwed into the wall and cover over any uneven problem areas.
With a notched trowel apply the adhesive at the bottom of the cinder block wall.
But in hindsight we think that we should have started at one wall and worked our way to the other.
How to install tile mark the wall in the middle with a chalk line to create a guide for the tiles.
First chip the bumps cracks and dents on the concrete wall with a hammer.
Then flush and fill the areas with cement.
Apply just enough of the adhesive to attach a few tiles at a time so that the adhesive stays moist and ready to receive the tiles.
Back buttering is a trick used for tiles of uneven thickness like ungauged slate or handmade tiles extremely large tiles or for tiles being installed on an uneven surface.
At walls and floors we recommend hardiebacker boards as they are mould and moisture resistant easy to work with yet remain sturdy in their lifespan.
Beginners guide to laying tiles on an uneven concrete floor.
Spread thin set mortar on surface with a notch trowel held at a 45ยบ angle combing in one direction.
A concrete backer board can cover up an uneven wall with ease.
Use a flat scrap of wood to even and smoothen out the surface and let this dry for a few hours or overnight.
The mortar is spread.