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Yes, as long as your drywall is in good shape, you can tile it.
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∙ 13y agoI'm not a pro but pretty close to it. I've done it many times, and I am about to do it tomorrow.
I would not do this in a shower or tub surround where there will be lots of water.
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∙ 11y agoYes, as long as your use drywall heavy enough to support the weight of your tile, you should be golden.
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Is it better to hang backer board over drywall in a tubarea or replace the drywall with backerboard?
Replace the drywall with tile backer.
Do you need to fill the seams on dry wall before you tile?
You need a level surface so you would want the joints to be done & dry. HOWEVER you really shouldn't put tile over drywall. Cement board, HardiBacker or green board, but never drywall.
How do you apply ceramic tile on drywall?
It's no different on drywall than it is on any other surface. You spread the cement the same way, you apply the tile the same way.
How do you install polish marble tile on drywall?
You use a regular wall tile adhesive like Ecobond
Can drywall spackle be used to mount tile?
NO, you might think so at first, but the tile will fall off.
How do you rip up ceramic tile?
Tile is glued onto a surface and then grouted. Both of these processes make it stay put very well. You can break it up with a sledge hammer, but then you will also need to replace the drywall. If you are redoing a shower or bath area, replacing the drywall usually needs to be done anyway.
What is rosin paper used for?
Sometimes used for maintaining cleaner floor surfaces when installing drywall and drywall finishing. Also used over exterior tile to prevent silt from entering tile.
How do you separate a piece of drywall from ceramic tile you want to save?
Soak it in a tub of water for a few days, then the drywall can be scraped off.
Can adhesive be used to attach ceramic tile to drywall?
Use a good mastic or adhesive
Can you install travetine over painted drywall?
Yes, you can by using standard tile adhesive.
Do you drywall the whole wall if putting in a backsplash?
Yes. This gives you a surface to apply the tile.
What type of drywall is best for ceramic tile?
Mildew proof drywall is best out of drywall choices, -but much better still is concrete/fibre board. These are now plentiful and low cost, totally impervious to water and great for tile. Last time I was in Home Depot they had 3 kinds. I always these around bathtubs or shower areas.
