Measure the distance from each floor mark to its abutting wall.
Partition wall over tiles.
Tiling over an uneven surface will give you less than stellar results so level out any globs of dried grout with a sander and secure loose tiles with fresh tile adhesive before beginning the.
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Drill and screw at the grout joints for easy repair later.
In the case of a floor this could cause both layers of tiles to lift up.
Repeat at the partition s other end.
If there are extensive chips and cracks then the top layer of tiles might even weaken over.
Then rinse the wall with a water dampened sponge.
Use high grit sandpaper 200 to 400 grain and an electric belt sander to get larger surface areas done faster.
Tile the entire area then erect partition walls usually metal studs over the tile.
No matter whether you are tiling over tiles on a floor or a wall your new tiles will need a stable base.
Space the noggins on 16 inch centers between joists.
From that mark drop a plumb bob and mark the floor.
Mark the ceiling 3 inches from one wall where the partition will abut it.
If the old tiles are in bad shape the new tiles won t adhere correctly.
Way easier than cutting in tile and way easier to change later.
Framing a wall over ceramic tile was definitely not easy but we got it done.
Step 2 rinse the surface of the wall after sanding with an all purpose cleaner.
There are no restrictions for interior walls but some suggest that maximum weight should not exceed 15 lbs.
Building code limits tile on exterior walls to less than 24 on one side less than 3 square feet total area and less than 9 lbs.
Larger and heavier tiles will require anchoring with mechanical fasteners.
Layer newspaper on the floor across the bottom of the tiled wall.