Cut the 1 2 inch plywood into 2 inch strips and apply the strips over the tile.
How to wainscot over tile walls.
Affix the beadboard panel over the tile wall placing it against the wall so it rests on top of the baseboard molding and then straighten it so it lays flat on the wall.
Apply construction adhesive to the back of each piece as you stick them on the wall on top of the existing tile up to your level line.
Use wood glue to bond the.
Cut the first piece of beadboard to fit the wall if needed or leave it whole.
Choose the proper screw length based on the thickness of your tile and the wainscoting panels.
But only if it is high enough.
Take wall hangings and mirrors into consideration.
Drill through the grout lines and attach the strips to the studs in the wall using screws.
The masonry screws must pass through the wainscoting and the tile and penetrate the wall by at least 1 2 inch.
These strips will be used to attach the beadboard.
Press firmly against the panel all over the surface to help the adhesive make proper contact with the tile.
Apply lines of construction adhesive to the back of the beadboard evenly as well as to the grout lines on the tile.