Replace Cracked Tiles In Floor

Perhaps you have a chipped cracked or broken floor tile that needs replacement well we show you step by step how to remove the old tile thinset and inst.

Replace cracked tiles in floor.

Coat the empty patch of floor with adhesive. You re going to remove as much as the grout surrounding the cracked tile as possible. The grout is the strength of the tile so you ll need to carefully file it away using a grout removal tool. Start with the chisel at 90 degrees to the floor then switch to a 45 degree angle after you penetrate the glaze.

Wipe the damp paper towel over the surface of the cracked tile until it s clean. Replacing cracked floor tiles can be a tricky job and depending on the hardness type and thickness of tile you will need to use a hammer and cold chisel to widen and extend the crack and if possible drill into the crack in several. Clean the excess adhesive off the tile and the surrounding area. Always chisel the tile from the inside to the perimeter.

Clean the cracked tile with paper towels and rubbing alcohol. This makes the crack almost invisible to the naked eye. Apply a small amount of the paint to the crack with a fine tipped artist s brush. Use it to dislodge larger pieces of the tile.

Once the broken tile is removed use a wider chisel to clean all the old thinset off the substrate. Then you can move onto the big boy the 3 inch floor chisel. Grout the tile into the floor using the rubber float. Pour a little rubbing alcohol onto 1 or 2 sheets of paper towel.

Apply adhesive to the new tile and to the floor. Apply a small amount of the paint to the crack with a fine tipped artist s brush. Make sure it is level with the rest of the floor. Let it dry for a few hours.

Cleaning the cracked tile. This way you lessen the chance of damaging the surrounding tiles.