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Will Thinset Adhere To A Painted Wall? [Solved]

Thinset bonds best with a porous surface, such as new drywall or backerboard, which needs no preparation, but you can apply it over painted walls or tiles that are flat and in good condition as long as the shiny finish is removed.

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Paint removal trick prior to tiling

A quick 1 minute video showing an easy way to remove