How To Set Tile On Concrete Wall
This detail is based on tcna method w202.
How to set tile on concrete wall. The cmu has flush joints. Using a grouting sponge or a rubber tile grouting tool which we did not have smear the tile grout into the tile joints on a diagonal with respect to the horizontal or vertical grout lines working the grout into the joints. Start by putting tiles on the bottom of the wall and work your way up. Then prime the concrete see photo 2 with the recommended solution consult the membrane manufacturer s literature.
Apply the grout to the tiled wall. The tile is adhered using a dry set or latex modified portland cement mortar bond coat. Cut the membrane so it s 1 1 2 times the width of your tiles. The brown coat is then applied.
The best way is to arrange your wall tile in a pyramid shape. 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. With the cracks patched apply a latex modified crack resistant thin set. Install tiles one through four as directed.
Use spacers between each tile for the grout. Then every subsequent row is a process of draping over the pyramid back and forth. Let the primer dry and then apply the membrane photos 3 and 4. This detail shows tile over concrete masonry cmu laid in the thin set method.
Lay the tiles into the mortar and using the spacers make sure you are running even with the chalk line. Once a tile is set try to avoid touching it again. When the entire wall is finished tap tiles that are slightly raised with a rubber mallet. The metal lath should be cut at all expansion joints and inside corners.
With a notched trowel apply the adhesive at the bottom of the cinder block wall. How to install tile. It s best to use a v notch trowel to layer and evenly spread the mastic or adhesive for wall tile installations. As you move on to the subsequent rows use the spacers to keep your pattern square.
A scratch coat of wall mortar follows this step.