Installing tile directly on concrete.
Concrete over tile wall.
A completed tile job is extremely heavy and requires a substrate sturdy enough to support the weight.
The key to a long lasting and attractive tile installation is proper substrate preparation.
Laying down tiles on walls can give your home a new fresh look.
Yet this application does make sense since concrete is heavy solid and is typically thought of as an unbending uncompromising material.
Tile needs a roughened surface to bond with the concrete overlay and heavy duty sandpaper with a medium grit does the job.
Interested in the rugged elegance of concrete without the stains scratches and headaches of concrete installation.
Look for sandpaper made with silicon carbide or.
A concrete wall and floor overlay was hand applied right over this old tile shower to give it a completely grout free decorative surface.
Installing tile over concrete walls is possible but presents some unique challenges.
As long as you inspect the surface and follow the proper procedure the project should go smoothly.
Whether you re looking to do this in your basement or even tiling over tile in bathroom walls the project can be done on your own.