Remove Broken Floor Tile

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.

Remove broken floor tile.

Replace cracked tile floor tiles using a grout scraper pry bar hammer and safety glasses. If you are removing an entire wall of tiles just make sure to remove grout next to the ceiling and floor. Remove excess mortar that squeezes into the joints. Here s how to go about it.

Remove any loose adhesive remaining on the floor. Put the tile in place and twist it back and forth to spread the mortar. Tap the tile down with a flat board and mallet. First isolate the broken tile from the rest of the floor by using a hammer and chisel to remove the grout around the tile.

Removing and replacing a broken ceramic tile isn t that difficult if you have matching tile leftover from the original installation. When removing a single tile remove the grout on all sides of it to avoid damaging the others around it. Dampen a sponge and clean the floor. 3 heat the grout optional.

Apply the acrylic floor adhesive generously to the floor. Learn how to replace cracked floor tile using the home repair tip.