The surface also needs to support the weight of the tiles.
Installing tile on a bathroom wall.
Things you ll need flat head screwdriver coarse grit sandpaper cloth water tile mastic or thinset mortar v notched trowel ceramic tiles tile spacers snap tile cutter tile grout rubber grout trowel sponge.
First install cement wallboard.
It s as easy to work with as ordinary drywall but it s specially formulated to resist moisture.
Bathroom wall tiles can be installed on almost any surface as long as it s properly prepared and flat.
Green drywall is specifically designed for use in bathrooms.
The wallboard will also withstand water.
We removed a wall where an old.
To start tiling prepare by running a bead of silicone caulk around the perimeter of the area you are tiling to.
The cement wallboard can support the weight of the bathroom wall tiles.
How to tile bathroom walls and shower tub area step 1.