Partition Wall Over Tiles

Measure the distance from each floor mark to its abutting wall.

Partition wall over tiles.

Way easier than cutting in tile and way easier to change later. If there are extensive chips and cracks then the top layer of tiles might even weaken over. In the case of a floor this could cause both layers of tiles to lift up. Layer newspaper on the floor across the bottom of the tiled wall.

No matter whether you are tiling over tiles on a floor or a wall your new tiles will need a stable base. There are no restrictions for interior walls but some suggest that maximum weight should not exceed 15 lbs. Drill and screw at the grout joints for easy repair later. From that mark drop a plumb bob and mark the floor.

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. 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. Oh and if you re interested in doing a diy project of your own nowhere near this scale you can grab my 3 day dauntless diyer challenge for free below. Tile the entire area then erect partition walls usually metal studs over the tile.

Framing a wall over ceramic tile was definitely not easy but we got it done. If your partition wall runs parallel to the joists either position the partition wall so that the head plate can be attached directly to a joist or strip of the ceiling and install 2 x 4 noggins at right angles between the joist to provide an anchor for the head plate at the desired location. Mark the ceiling 3 inches from one wall where the partition will abut it. Space the noggins on 16 inch centers between joists.

If the old tiles are in bad shape the new tiles won t adhere correctly. Then rinse the wall with a water dampened sponge. Repeat at the partition s other end. Use high grit sandpaper 200 to 400 grain and an electric belt sander to get larger surface areas done faster.

Step 2 rinse the surface of the wall after sanding with an all purpose cleaner. Sand the surface of the ceramic tile to remove the glossy finish that may cover the tile.