Partition Wall Over Tiles

Space the noggins on 16 inch centers between joists.

Partition wall over tiles.

No matter whether you are tiling over tiles on a floor or a wall your new tiles will need a stable base. Sand the surface of the ceramic tile to remove the glossy finish that may cover the tile. Then rinse the wall with a water dampened sponge. Mark the ceiling 3 inches from one wall where the partition will abut it.

Tile the entire area then erect partition walls usually metal studs over the tile. Measure the distance from each floor mark to its abutting wall. Oh and if you re interested in doing a diy project of your own nowhere near this scale you can grab my 3 day dauntless diyer challenge for free below. Framing a wall over ceramic tile was definitely not easy but we got it done.

From that mark drop a plumb bob and mark the floor. Use high grit sandpaper 200 to 400 grain and an electric belt sander to get larger surface areas done faster. In the case of a floor this could cause both layers of tiles to lift up. Way easier than cutting in tile and way easier to change later.

There are no restrictions for interior walls but some suggest that maximum weight should not exceed 15 lbs. 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. Cheers to renovation success even if the path is a little more winding than we imagined. Scrub the wall tiles with diluted degreasing cleaner and a nylon scrub brush.

If there are extensive chips and cracks then the top layer of tiles might even weaken over. Repeat at the partition s other end. Drill and screw at the grout joints for easy repair later. If the old tiles are in bad shape the new tiles won t adhere correctly.

Larger and heavier tiles will require anchoring with mechanical fasteners. Step 2 rinse the surface of the wall after sanding with an all purpose cleaner.