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.
Concrete over tile wall.
Interested in the rugged elegance of concrete without the stains scratches and headaches of concrete installation.
Whether you re looking to do this in your basement or even tiling over tile in bathroom walls the project can be done on your own.
A concrete wall and floor overlay was hand applied right over this old tile shower to give it a completely grout free decorative surface.
A completed tile job is extremely heavy and requires a substrate sturdy enough to support the weight.
Explore our collection of concrete look tile.
Installing tile over concrete walls is possible but presents some unique challenges.
Installing tile directly on concrete.
The key to a long lasting and attractive tile installation is proper substrate preparation.
Yet this application does make sense since concrete is heavy solid and is typically thought of as an unbending uncompromising material.
Tile needs a roughened surface to bond with the concrete overlay and heavy duty sandpaper with a medium grit does the job.
Look for sandpaper made with silicon carbide or.