How to install tile.
Tile over cinder block wall.
Apply just enough of the adhesive to attach a few tiles at a time so that the adhesive stays moist and ready to receive the tiles.
Spread a smooth layer of thinset on the back of the first tile and press it firmly into the notched layer on the wall.
When the entire wall is finished tap tiles that are slightly raised with a rubber mallet.
Apply even pressure to force the air out of the thinset and to make firm contact between the layer of thinset on the tile and the layer on the wall.
Use spacers between each tile for the grout.
Cover the lath completely with the mortar creating a new surface for the tile to adhere to.
Yet this application does make sense since concrete is heavy solid and is typically thought of as an unbending uncompromising material.
Check the tile for plumb and level then proceed to the next tile.
It s best to use a v notch trowel to layer and evenly spread the mastic or adhesive for wall tile installations.
Mark the wall in the middle with a chalk line to create a guide for the tiles.
Ceramic and porcelain tile are so frequently installed at or above grade level on a cement board underlayment or directly on plywood that it almost seems novel to install tile directly on concrete.
If your wall is freestanding with a top tile the center of the top area with the same tile that you chose for the sides of the wall but use bullnose tiles all around the top edges.
With a notched trowel apply the adhesive at the bottom of the cinder block wall.
Fortunately you have many options for improving a cinder block wall.
Start by putting tiles on the bottom of the wall and work your way up.
Use different material to give any cinder block wall a unique aesthetic appeal.
Stucco is similar to concrete but more decorative.
Allow the mortar to dry overnight.