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Tiling over painted concrete wall.
Can i put tiles over painted concrete walls.
Sand the wall with 80 to 120 grit sandpaper on an.
Inspect the concrete surface.
If you choose to try to bond the tile to the paint then you need determine what type of paint it is.
Water should readily absorb in the concrete as an indication that it is suitable for bonding the tile to it.
Ventilate and dehumidify the area before during and after the installation because basement walls are usually susceptible to moisture.
If the paint comes loose so does the tile.
A latex based thin set adhesive should be used over the latex based paint.
For application over an uneven concrete surface a lightweight waterproof construction board.
Tile cannot be attached directly to painted concrete as the thin set will not adhere well to the paint.
Before beginning a tile installation over a concrete wall perform an inspection to look.
You can get this from construction or hardware stores.
You should either strip or bead blast the concrete and thoroughly clean it.
An epoxy based paint requires an epoxy adhesive to bond to it.
Painted concrete can be made porous with sandblasting or other hard abrasive actions.