How Do You Repair Sheetrock For Tile?
Sheetrock (also known as drywall) is a much better backing for wall-tile installation than old-fashioned plaster because it’s flatter, smoother and tends not to have cracks in the surface like the kind that can develop in plaster. However, Sheetrock walls still may have issues you have to deal with before tiling, especially on the plastered seams between the drywall boards. Proper preparation of the wall will ensure you’re not re-tiling it again in six months. Use Sheetrock as tile backing only in “dry” rooms, not bathrooms or laundry rooms. Step 1 Push on the wall with your hands at various points looking for any movement. If there is any, use your electronic stud finder to locate the closest stud to the loose area and sink several drywall screws there. Scrape off any cracked, crumbling or raised plaster on the walls using your putty knife. Step 2 Fill any cracks or gouges with repair plaster. Spread over the area with a wide drywall knife. Get the area very flat and smooth. Let the p
