Applying Marble Tile To Drywall

Sometimes uncompressed thinset ridges and valleys can shadow through marble.

Applying marble tile to drywall.

As long as your wall is smooth and flat you can install a ceramic tile kitchen backsplash directly over drywall or plaster with no problem. With the exception of green marble which requires an epoxy based mortar all stone. If you re not sure if you have lead paint test kits are available. You may tile over existing tile painted or unpainted drywall plaster and textured walls.

After the adhesive has set apply grout and you re done. You should not tile over wallpaper glossy surfaces lead paint or plywood. Step 3 apply primer to the sheetrock. Roll it onto the surface evenly to avoid drips that might cause the tiles to hang strangely.

Thinset adheres to sheetrock as well as any other surface but you need to consider the purpose of the area when installing tile. Step 4 place tile adhesive on the sheetrock. Apply grout to the tile. Start by cleaning the wall to remove any grease then apply thin set adhesive and set the tile.

Apply a coat of primer sealant to the wall. However the cultured stone can only be installed on certain surfaces and drywall does not serve as a proper base for this material. Next take the tile adhesive thinset mortar and apply it to the drywall with a trowel. If you use a notched trowel to apply the thinset to the wall make sure to fully compress the thinset ridges when you set the tiles so you get full thinset coverage on the back of the marble tiles.

Apply the mortar or mastic in the same manner as the rest of the wall and place the tiles. Lumps and bumps lead to misaligned tiles. Most likely the tiles that border the bottom of the cabinets will need to be cut which won t be a problem because cut tiles here will be less visible. Thinset mortar lays a bed for placing tile.

This surface will be the foundation which holds your beautiful backsplash together over the years and a crumbling foundation will shorten the lifespan. Stone tiles like marble travertine slate and granite are also used frequently on backsplash installations. The top objective is to create a smooth and uniform surface on the drywall for the tile to be evenly placed. Ceramic porcelain and rock tiles add beauty and functionality to many areas of the home and give homeowners many design options.

Problems with drywall while it is a reliable building material drywall is not waterproof or water resistant which limits the materials that can be applied directly over the surface. As you apply sheets of tile slide spacers under the bottom row of tile to create a gap that later will be filled with caulk. Begin applying full tiles where the backsplash meets the countertop.