Bring plumbing to code.
Tile over plaster wall.
Testing the wall for durability.
Can you lay tile on plaster walls.
Tile over plaster wall.
Not all plaster wall surfaces will support the tile properly.
Both painted and bare plaster allows for the installation of tile.
Cover with cement board tape off.
Loose paint must be scraped.
Follow manufacturer instructions to a tee.
The wall is plaster lathe and is good condition.
You may tile over existing tile painted or unpainted drywall plaster and textured walls.
Add a diverter and shower line in the wall.
You should not tile over wallpaper glossy surfaces lead paint or plywood.
Gotall10 posted in general discussion on november 2 2010 08 23am i plan to put up tile in the bathroom as a tub surround.
Thanks for any suggestions.
However tiling over tile can add quite a bit of thickness so make sure your wall can handle the weight.
If you re not sure if you have lead paint test kits are available.