How to Repair a Cracked Tile

Repairing a cracked tile can be quite a delictae process. If it isn’t done correctly, you can end up damaging ones that are immediately to the cracked tile itself. If you cannot remove a damaged tile with a chisel and a hammer, you may need to use a drill to help remove it. The rest of the steps involve preparing and putting in the new tile.

Step 1

This is our cracked tile.

Step 2

Try to carefully remove the broken tile with a chisel and a hammer.

Step 3

If chisel and hammer doesnt work, drill holes into the tiles with a drill machine. Then you can remove with the hammer and chisel easier.

Step 4

After the tile is removed, remove the existing grout and dried adhesive.

Step 5

clean the surface as much as you can.

Step 6

Apply a coat of adhesive about 3mm thick behind the new tile.

Step 7

Slowly fix it in place of the old one.

Step 8

If any adhesive flows out from the sides, immediately wipe it clean. Let it dry for a day.

Step 9

Mix the matching colored grout according to the instructions. Apply it to the sides of the tile using your fingers. Remove any excess grout with a wet cloth immediately. Let it dry.

Step 10

Your cracked tile is fixed!


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