The wall is plaster lathe and is good condition.
Tile over plaster wall.
Gotall10 posted in general discussion on november 2 2010 08 23am i plan to put up tile in the bathroom as a tub surround.
Or flatten walls with a latex modified skim coat product.
If you re not sure if you have lead paint test kits are available.
Testing the wall for durability.
Bring plumbing to code.
Loose paint must be scraped.
Thanks for any suggestions.
However tiling over tile can add quite a bit of thickness so make sure your wall can handle the weight.
If plaster is any way compromised you should tear out to studs and start over.
Cover with cement board tape off.
You should not tile over wallpaper glossy surfaces lead paint or plywood.
Follow manufacturer instructions to a tee.
If i aggressively sand or even strip the paint can i apply the tile over the plaster.
Not all plaster wall surfaces will support the tile properly.
Add a diverter and shower line in the wall.
Both painted and bare plaster allows for the installation of tile.