My shower walls are around a combination shower tub. My walls are brick. Can I just paste on ceramic glass tile on top of the white ceramic tile shower walls?
2007-02-02 14:06:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
That does not sound like a good idea.
Normally one has a base as plywood (brick in your case). Next black paper is affixed, the a substrate as wonder board on which you place the thin-set and then the tiles.
What would likely happen is if you apply thin-set to the old tiles they will not adhere. You would then be in worse shape and have even more work.
In my opinion it is better to do the job correctly and remove the old tiles.
Before you undertake such a job, be sure you understand it because you'll need tools e.g. a tile cutter, etc.
It is great fun to do tile work, but it requires patience and knowledge.
Good luck.
2007-02-02 14:18:59 · answer #1 · answered by Sky Salad Clipper 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I get the feeling, though I'm no expert that this is not possible, I think they'd stick initially but after a time would start to fall off. Could you maybe plaster over the existing tiles and create a new base to stick the new tiles onto? Though this is what you may be trying to avoid! Good luck Rin
2016-03-29 02:19:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can but only if the tiles that are there are firmly attached.
You will need to roughen the surface of the old tiles with a grinder or hammer to crack .. not smash up ... (obviously the best way is to remove the old tiles if possible)
Use building adhesive instead of tile glue and tape (eg packing tape) each row of tiles in place or use spacers until adhesive sets then do the next row.
have fun and good luck
2007-02-02 14:34:15 · answer #3 · answered by pixie_proof 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What's that saying...? "Anything worth doing is worth doing right." Take a little more time and remove the old tile. It will be more work, but in the end, you will be so much happier that you did. And, it will make a HUGE difference in the resale value of the home.
2007-02-02 17:56:20 · answer #4 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No this is not a good solid base for the new material. You need to get down to the supporting structure weather it is dry wall, wood, brick or whatever. If you just keep piling stuff on top of one another it will look nasty and fall apart.
2007-02-02 14:16:39 · answer #5 · answered by collinbarnette 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ive heard you can do it if the ones in now are solid, but i wouldnt recommend it
besides you will have a problem with the thickness on the edges, you will have stacked tiles exposed, how will you cover it and make it look good?
2007-02-02 14:13:43 · answer #6 · answered by jgrantspecial 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋