Mark the ceiling 3 inches from one wall where the partition will abut it.
Partition wall over tiles.
If your partition wall runs parallel to the joists either position the partition wall so that the head plate can be attached directly to a joist or strip of the ceiling and install 2 x 4 noggins at right angles between the joist to provide an anchor for the head plate at the desired location.
Tiling over an uneven surface will give you less than stellar results so level out any globs of dried grout with a sander and secure loose tiles with fresh tile adhesive before beginning the.
Way easier than cutting in tile and way easier to change later.
Measure the distance from each floor mark to its abutting wall.
In the case of a floor this could cause both layers of tiles to lift up.
Repeat at the partition s other end.
Drill and screw at the grout joints for easy repair later.
No matter whether you are tiling over tiles on a floor or a wall your new tiles will need a stable base.
There are no restrictions for interior walls but some suggest that maximum weight should not exceed 15 lbs.
Then rinse the wall with a water dampened sponge.
Step 2 rinse the surface of the wall after sanding with an all purpose cleaner.
Larger and heavier tiles will require anchoring with mechanical fasteners.
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Use high grit sandpaper 200 to 400 grain and an electric belt sander to get larger surface areas done faster.
From that mark drop a plumb bob and mark the floor.
Cheers to renovation success even if the path is a little more winding than we imagined.
Tile the entire area then erect partition walls usually metal studs over the tile.
If the old tiles are in bad shape the new tiles won t adhere correctly.
Scrub the wall tiles with diluted degreasing cleaner and a nylon scrub brush.
Building code limits tile on exterior walls to less than 24 on one side less than 3 square feet total area and less than 9 lbs.
Framing a wall over ceramic tile was definitely not easy but we got it done.
Space the noggins on 16 inch centers between joists.