The advantage of this method is that tiling goes quicker and easier if there aren t any walls to walk around.
How to tile block wall.
Add water to the mortar while mixing until it s the consistency of peanut butter.
Spend time lifting stains with soap trisodium phosphate and other cleaners.
When the entire wall is finished tap tiles that are slightly raised with a rubber mallet.
Also clear debris out of damaged spots and repair them.
Begin the wall with a corner unit then butter the flanges at the end of each subsequent block with mortar before joining it to the previous block.
Use spacers between each tile for the grout.
On the floor in the dry off area we could also rough cut tile that would run partially under the glass block wall.
Look for tough stains damaged spots and other issues you need to address.
Check the tile for plumb and level then proceed to the next tile.
Cover the lath completely with the mortar creating a new surface for the tile to adhere to.
Spread the mortar over the walls using the flat of a notched trowel pushing the mortar through the lath and onto the painted blocks.
Apply even pressure to force the air out of the thinset and to make firm contact between the layer of thinset on the tile and the layer on the wall.
This provides an optimal amount of strength.
Spray the cinder block wall with a hose to rinse off most of the debris.
What i ve done in the past is 1.
And it lasts for 20 years.
Start by putting tiles on the bottom of the wall and work your way up.
Float wall mud on the block with thinset as a bonding agent and 2.
Tile on tile or as i say it.
It s best to use a v notch trowel to layer and evenly spread the mastic or adhesive for wall tile installations.
Wash the wall and remove debris to make it as flat as possible.
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Spread a smooth layer of thinset on the back of the first tile and press it firmly into the notched layer on the wall.
Slowly make your way up the wall using cinder block spacers between each tile to ensure an even application.
Allow the mortar to dry overnight.
Use a ramset to shoot furring strips on the block with construction adhesive for added strength then install a vapor barrier and cement board in the usual manner.
Strive for 3 8 inch wide joints between blocks both horizontally and vertically.