How to replace a broken tile
Don’t let one little broken tile ruin your floor. Follow our project and learn how to replace a broken tile.
What you will need:
- Grout Saw OR Rotary Saw
- Cloth
- Hammer
- Chisel
- Cement adhesive
- Cement spreader
- Spare tiles
- Grout
- Grout floater
- Grout sealant
Method:
- To remove the old tiles without damaging the surrounding tiles scrape away the old grout using a grout saw or a rotary saw with a grout removal attachment
- Once you have removed the surrounding grout, place a cloth over the tile and smash it up with a hammer – don’t hit too hard or you could break surrounding tiles.
- Chip away the remaining adhesive or cement using a hammer and chisel.
- Vacuum or sweep the debris away. Ensure you have a smooth even surface.
- Prepare your cement and evenly spread it in the open area using a “toothed” cement spreader.
- Drop the new tile gently in place at a flat angle. Do no insert it at an acute angle.
- Line the tile up with the edges and press down evenly so that it is flush with its matching tiles.
- Allow 24 hours for the cement to dry.
- Pre-mix your grout according to the product instructions
- Apply the grout using a grout float applying it against the seam of the tile. This will ensure it fills in the holes adequately.
- Leave for 10 to 15 minutes. Wipe away the remaining film of grout to clean the tile. Be careful not to wipe away any in the filled in lines.
- Wait a few hours and clean the tile with a damp cloth.
- Wait 24 hours before you walk on the tile.
- You can add a grout sealant at this point if desired. This can help prevent water damage.