Installing Wall Tiles

Welcome to Able2Know jgarrity! Hopefully one of the handyman types will be around to answer your question.

I'm no expert on the subject but that won't stop me:

I suspect the green paper is already treated for mold etc (I am not too familiar with American carpentry material) so you might just need to apply a few coats of Latex.

If you plan to tile within the actual tub/shower area, then greenboard is not the product to use.

You must use a concrete board product that will not deteriorate when wet.

Greenboard is only acceptable if and when used outside the tub/shower area and where the tile will not be exposed to direct moisture.

Well homebild is correct on the cement board ... We have installed alot of tile onto green board though as well as cement board is a bit more expensive..

There is really no preparations before ... after the board is installed you apply your glue to the surface.. when applying the tiles to the wall you need to be careful to watch your lines it is very easy to get off and have your tile going in many different directions..

I would suggest that you pop several lines for markers with a chalkboax before y ou apply glue to the surface and do not glue over those lines ... this will give you a square area to work from ..

After applying the tile and grout .. let the grout dry for at least 24 hours and make sure you seal the grout .. this will help preserve the color and resist bacteria that causes mildew ...

Good luck

Jgarrity
Jgarrity, Blueboard, a water-resistant sheetrock, is commonly used in bathrooms. Blue paper covers it, giving it its name. The green board may cause future problems.

You may find the following helpful re installing the wall tile.

http://doityourself.com/ceramic/

BBB