2007-09-18 02:51:34 · 8 answers · asked by kitten 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
This depends, obviously, on what material the wall time was put onto. If it was cement "tile backer" board, you might be able to scrape the excess mortar off and then paint or wallpaper. If gypsum board (drywall), you'll probably need to tear off the drywall and re-cover the wall in order to get a nice, professional looking painted wall when you're done. If you do elect to put up new drywall, make sure you choose the right drywall. If this is a bathroom wall, use the moisture resistant (green-papered) drywall. If the tile was installed over cement board, you could always drywall over that if you can't scrape the board clean enough to suit your design choice.
2007-09-18 02:59:50 · answer #1 · answered by riddle_me_this 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After thousands of sq. ft. of tile and more bathroom remodels than much else; I suggest you consider replacing the substrate. That's the easier task over all anyway.
Only MY opinion but don't use GREEN board. Use concrete backer board over the studs. While the walls are stripped you might also check for vapor barrier and insulation.
It is an OK job for a DIY, but the tile part of the process should be well defined in prep and application. NO RUSH to the finish line might be one analogy.
Steven Wolf
2007-09-18 10:07:10 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bathroom tile? if its on a paper backed drywall, it will have mastik all over it that you'll need to peel off. If you are re-tiling, I recommend removing that and installing green board everywhere but in the tub and using cement board there. Much less prep time and a perfect surface to work on if you plan to retile. If you are installing a tub surround, you can get away with peeling it all down to a smooth surface so long as it doesn't expose the powdery drywall itself. You need a good surface to adhere the surround to using liquid nails type adhesive.
2007-09-18 09:58:47 · answer #3 · answered by John M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should be drywall board. Perfectly fine for retiling onto again. Only needs replacing if the water got past the tile grout and into the board. Just hammer off(break it to smitereens)scrap off with putty knife trying to keep most of the paper up there, minor patching and reglue anew.
2007-09-18 10:00:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot has to do with you intend to do with the wall( paint?) forget it change the wall board. (Tile?) Maybe if your skilled with using thin set. Overall change the wall board, upgrade it (green board or cement board) if your going to tile.
2007-09-18 13:16:45 · answer #5 · answered by petethen2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was put in properly it was mounted on a cement board that is screwed into the wall behind it. If it was not put on correctly, you will have to replace the sheet-rock or plaster wall.
2007-09-20 12:18:26 · answer #6 · answered by captbob552 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a word, yes. It will be full of glue and marks from the tile.
2007-09-18 09:59:14 · answer #7 · answered by wife2denizmoi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
be ready for a mess.
I redone a bath several years ago.The tile was falling off.
I have to install new sheet-rock.A small project turned into a whole week-end for 2 weeks with painting and repairs
2007-09-18 14:12:18 · answer #8 · answered by tom w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋