The Steps


Intro:
Before you begin
Step 1:
Remove the old grout
Step 2:
Remove the cracked tile
Step 3:
Shaping the tile (optional)
Step 4:
Spread the adhesive
Step 5:
Smooth the grout



Helpful Tips


Unavailable tile colors: if it's an older bathroom, tiles in your exact color may no longer be available. Here's a creative solution--tap out several surrounding tiles, and replace them with, for example, a geometric design of one or several colors.

 

 

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2torial #0516:
Learn2 Replace a Broken Tile (Continued)

Step 2Remove the broken tile

  • Use the hammer and chisel to crack the tile in an X-shape pattern. If you tap too hard, other tiles may crack. Try using many soft taps rather than one thunderbolt strike.
  • After the tile is broken into several pieces, pry them out with the screwdriver and chisel.

Chip out the old adhesive. What remains is a nice, tidy space left for the new tile.

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