Replacing Cracked Tile Floor

Remove any loose adhesive remaining on the floor.

Replacing cracked tile floor.

Ceramic tile can develop hairline cracks for a variety of reasons. To replace a cracked ceramic floor tile. Ditto for clay tiles. 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 places using a tile max drill bit or even a diamond dust drill bit.

Insert a chisel under the broken tile and tap the chisel with a hammer to separate it from the adhesive holding the tile in place. Once it s up remove the rest of the tile with your hands. Perhaps you dropped something heavy on the tile such as a cast iron skillet. If not you ll need to either.

If 1 or more of your floor or counter tiles have cracked whether from regular wear and tear or from having a heavy object dropped on them you don t necessarily need to replace the cracked tile. Use a hammer and narrow chisel to remove the grout around the broken tile being careful not to damage the tile around it. Find a nail polish or a combination of polishes and mix to match your tile. If you have ceramic glazed tile and cracks here is an easy fix.

Use a wider chisel or scraper to remove the hardened. Replace broken or missing ceramic tiles to prevent further damage. 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. The tile is very sharp so be extra cautious while removing the tile.

If replacing a tile isn t in your budget or if the tile isn t badly damaged you can repair the tile. Watch the grout lines around the tile to ensure the grout and surrounding tiles don t also crack. Whatever the cause you can remedy the cracks yourself without having to hire a professional. Slowly pry the tile up with the cold chisel.