Replacing Cracked Tile

Replacing a cracked tile is a lot easier than you may think and could make your home look beautiful again. With just a few steps you can have that cracked tile looking new again.

Tools Needed

1) Chisel or Flat head screwdriver

2) Hammer

3) Trowel

4) Grout sponge

Materials Needed
1) Replacement tile
2) Mastic (tile adhesive)
3) Grout
4) Tile

The first step that you must do is carefully start chiseling out the damaged tile by starting at the grout line and working your way towards the center. The tile should come out easily with a few taps around the edges.

After you removed the damaged tile it is time to remove the adhesive that holds the tile in place. It is important to make sure that you have a flat surface for your new tile to be able to lay flush. 

Once you have removed all the adhesive it is time to lay the mastic out on the cleaned surface and simply lay your tile into place. Make sure that your grout lines even on all sides, you can use the tile spacers if you have some extras laying around.

Allow the new tile to dry for 24 hours and then fill the grout lines with matching grout. Use the grout sponge to clean the tile and waalaa!!!! That's how you easily replace a damaged tile. See you next time.