Tile baseboard can be used on drywall just like wood baseboard.
Tile baseboards can be created out of any type of tile material, either on-site by an installer or pre-manufactured and sold as baseboard material. A variety of adhesive types can be used with the baseboards, depending on what kind of material you are working with. As a general rule, you can lay tile baseboard on any type of drywall as long as it is an approved type and installed in the proper manner.
Wet Areas
If the drywall is placed in a wet area, such as a laundry room, kitchen or bathroom, where water is a constant concern, you need to waterproof the drywall before you install the tile on it, or use a waterproof type of drywall. Tile installations are like any other in that they rely on the backing for stability, and if the drywall is compromised by moisture, it will eventually rot and cause the tile installation to fail.
State of the Drywall
While drywall is an acceptable backing for man-made and natural stone tiles, the state of the drywall needs to be good enough to support the tile installation. If you are working on a remodel project and the drywall is missing chunks along the floor or it has deteriorated over time, you can't install the tile until you have replaced the old, worn-out drywall with something new and stable enough for a tile project.
Stud Spacing
The stability of drywall installation is important, not just in terms of the quality of the drywall itself but also in relation to the framing behind the drywall. Framing studs are spaced no less than 16 inches apart from each other. If they are farther than that due to improper framing processes, you will need to properly secure the strength of the wall behind the drywall before installing your tile base; otherwise the base will fall off the wall due to excessive movement over the years.
Type of Tile
While any type of tile can be used on drywall as a baseboard material, some types of material may warrant extra considerations, such as clear glass tiles. Since glass tiles can show the substrate behind the installation, as well as the adhesive used to stick the tiles in place, the color and the condition of the drywall can show through the tile if you go with a glass option. While you can still use the tiles, they may create visual imperfections you don't want.
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