How To Tile An Uneven Wall With Tile Screws?
People often feel that tiling their walls is intimidating, but it becomes more straightforward with the proper tile application process. Preparing a wall for tiling is a hassle-free job without much issue. However, it is always preferable that the walls on which the tiles must be even. In most cases, the walls turn out to be uneven.
Therefore, there are specific preparations that you need to make before placing your tiles. You ought to follow some measures as well for proper tile placement. So, keep scrolling if you are interested in knowing more about tiling an uneven wall and tile leveling system.
Preparation of the Wall’s Surface
The easiest way to understand whether your wall’s surface is uneven or not is by sliding something flat across the wall. It will detect any irregularities, and you will be able to fix them before beginning the tile application.
If the wall’s surface is uneven, you will need to fix it and make it even. One of the most promising methods to guarantee that is plastering the walls. It will give you a flat wall surface if you use it correctly.
Tileboard backers are one of the best tile leveling systems to deal with uneven walls. They are slightly expensive but are a great option since they are also resistant to moisture. The board backers are sturdy and offer an excellent solution for uneven walls.
Apart from leveling the walls, there are other things that you need to take care of too. To prepare the wall, you must remove the old tile screws and pins. Installing new tiles over the old ones is possible, but removing the old ones is still a better option.
Clean your walls for any grease or dirt and sand them properly. Repair every crack or damage by putting a plaster on it. Get rid of any old wallpaper as well.
Tile Preparation
Measure the area of your wall. Depending on the measurements, you will be able to get an approximate number of tiles. When purchasing the tiles based on the calculation of your wall area, make sure to get some additional tiles too.
Preparing Different Kinds of Walls for Tiling
Fresh Drywall
If you have fresh drywall, then, as mentioned before, you will have to wait for a month. When the time arrives for tiling, you will have to apply a skim coat and sand the wall properly before using the adhesive. Scour the wall area with a moist cloth, and then apply the glue.
Old Drywall
Before tiling on old drywall, consult an expert to check whether your wall is sturdy enough for the tile leveling system. Then get rid of the unevenness of the wall. Fill the holes and cracks with plaster. Then apply the primer, sand it, and put the adhesive.
Textured Wall
Firstly, for painted or textured walls, apply a coat of DIY primer by mixing water with your adhesive or a coat of PVA. Then move on to remove the old paint that is not fixed tightly to the wall. Sand the wall to remove the bumps or any unevenness. Fill in the holes and cracks of the wall. Use tri-sodium phosphate, clean the surface for oil, dirt, and grease, and begin the tiling process.
Wallpaper
Professionals don’t recommend tiling on wallpaper since it destroys the smooth and shiny finish. Therefore, remove the wallpaper using the strip and sand procedure and start tiling. You can even use steaming for the removal. Then, as usual, use a damp cloth to remove dust and dirt before finally applying adhesive.
Tile Leveling System
A tile leveling system refers to workers’ three-component arrangement to remove tile lippage and eliminate future issues. They save effort and money since using them correctly ensures a proper finish.
Choosing the best tile leveling system is very important for proper wall tiling. The system interlocks the tiles to avoid misalignment and ensures a smooth finish. There are two ways to achieve good tile alignment: the clip, wedge, and auto-rotate cap system.
The clip and wedge system uses a clip that has a slot for a wedge between the tiles. Then the wedge is installed, and pressure is applied to the tiles using hands or a special plier. While using the clip and wedge method, you must be careful installing the wedge.
The auto-rotate cap is either tightened using a special wrench or simply by hand. The tightening pressure remains in control because it uses a hand or wrench screw, preventing overtightening. This system uses T pins that you need to remove before drying the adhesive. They take longer to set as well. Therefore, measure your options and choose the best tile leveling system to ensure a smooth and beautiful finish.
Inserting Screws into the Tiles
After you have inserted tiles on your walls, you might want to decorate them further by installing racks or shelves. However, inserting tile screws is not quite simple. You will have to tape the spot where you want to insert the screw. Then drill through the tape by applying slight pressure.
Remove the tape, wipe the area clean, and insert the screw. Tap with a hammer and use a screwdriver to twist the tile screw a few times, and you are good to go.
Available Products
S20 2.0MM BASES
It is an auto-rotate screw used for the tile leveling system. These are pretty easy to use and appropriate for tiles with a thickness of 1 to 17 mm and a grout space of 2 mm. These screws are ideal for wall leveling since they have a flat surface. Available in various choices of sizes and are pretty affordable.
S00N PP CAP
S00N is the cap used for placing the screws. They are reusable if the installation and removal are proper without any damage. They are affordable, and using them is extremely simple. These caps are sturdy and long-lasting as well.
