Can floor tiles be used on walls?

Often floor tiles can be used on the wall too. However, you should always consider the weight of the tile that you are putting on the wall, ensuring that your substrate can take any additional weight. Generally, plaster (Gypsum) skimmed walls or plasterboard has a maximum weight loading of 20kg/m2 whilst bare plasterboard can take up to 32kg/m2. Tile backer boards are useful as they provide a clean and flat surface and allow a maximum weight loading of 200kg/m2. Learn how to tile onto a wall with our quick tiling guide.