Asked on Jun 30, 2016
Tiling over concrete wall
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Tova Pearl
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Hi hometalkers! I want to put up some mosaic tiling over this low concrete wall on my porch. How much paint needs to be removed? Can i just scrape everything thats peeling or do i need to actually strip away ALL the layers of paint? There are some pretty old layers here. thanks!
the peeling paint
4 answers
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In order for the tile to stick I would remove all the paint. Just my opinion.
Janet Pizaro
on Jun 30, 2016
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Yes . Citristrip is a non hazard paint remover. It is available at Home Depot in the paint dept.
Janet Pizaro
on Jun 30, 2016
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Yes, Janet is right! The paint needs to be removed and Citristrip would be the best product to use. Paint is a bond breaker. Tiling over a painted concrete bonds the tile to the paint and not the concrete. Would not last long.
William
on Jun 30, 2016
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Get the max off and then rough it over with a wire brush...
Donnalbarclay
on Jul 01, 2016
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