Spread the mortar over the walls using the flat of a notched trowel pushing the mortar through the lath and onto the painted blocks.
Tile over cinder block wall.
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 is an inexpensive way to create a strong cover.
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.
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.
Vinyl panels and stone veneers are alternative decorations that match with many homes.
How to install tile.
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.
Use spacers between each tile for the grout.
With a notched trowel apply the adhesive at the bottom of the cinder block wall.
Allow the mortar to dry overnight.
Fortunately you have many options for improving a cinder block wall.
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.
Start by putting tiles on the bottom of the wall and work your way up.
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.
Stucco is similar to concrete but more decorative.
Spread a smooth layer of thinset on the back of the first tile and press it firmly into the notched layer on the wall.