Tiling on a slope

ChrisBrittany · Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 4:22 pm Post Subject: Tiling on a slope

I want to tile a wall with a negative slope under the eaves. How do I stop the tiles falling off ?

Jasonb · Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:05 pm Post Subject:

A good quality adhesive will have enough "grab" to hold the tiles, never had a problem with the soffit above window openings so a slope will be less likely to fail.

Jason

Moz · Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 6:11 pm Post Subject:

ChrisBrittany
the suction from the mud mix/adhesive should hold them is your mix too wet ?
you could use a wooden former propped up holding them but this may make the tile uneven an make them not flush

ChrisBrittany · Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 5:18 am Post Subject: Tiling on a slope

Many thanks - I will give it a try. Chris Brittany