Start by putting tiles on the bottom of the wall and work your way up.
How to set tile on concrete wall.
Using a grouting sponge or a rubber tile grouting tool which we did not have smear the tile grout into the tile joints on a diagonal with respect to the horizontal or vertical grout lines working the grout into the joints.
Cut the membrane so it s 1 1 2 times the width of your tiles.
Apply the grout to the tiled wall.
With the cracks patched apply a latex modified crack resistant thin set.
How to install tile.
Install tiles one through four as directed.
Use spacers between each tile for the grout.
As you move on to the subsequent rows use the spacers to keep your pattern square.
Then every subsequent row is a process of draping over the pyramid back and forth.
The best way is to arrange your wall tile in a pyramid shape.
If it seems complicated try this.
Let the primer dry and then apply the membrane photos 3 and 4.
When the entire wall is finished tap tiles that are slightly raised with a rubber mallet.
A scratch coat of wall mortar follows this step.
This detail is based on tcna method w202.
This detail shows tile over concrete masonry cmu laid in the thin set method.
The brown coat is then applied.
Mark the wall in the middle with a chalk line to create a guide for the tiles.
The metal lath should be cut at all expansion joints and inside corners.
The tile is adhered using a dry set or latex modified portland cement mortar bond coat.
Then prime the concrete see photo 2 with the recommended solution consult the membrane manufacturer s literature.
It s best to use a v notch trowel to layer and evenly spread the mastic or adhesive for wall tile installations.
With a notched trowel apply the adhesive at the bottom of the cinder block wall.
Lay the tiles into the mortar and using the spacers make sure you are running even with the chalk line.
The metal lath should be securely fastened to the masonry or concrete using powder actuated nails and washers to grab multiple strands of the wire.