When removing a single tile remove the grout on all sides of it to avoid damaging the others around it.
Remove broken floor tile.
Using a cold chisel to break up a floor tile.
Learn how to replace cracked floor tile using the home repair tip.
3 heat the grout optional.
Here s how to go about it.
Use the flat side of the notched trowel to spread it out evenly then use the notched side to groove the adhesive.
Remove excess mortar that squeezes into the joints.
Removing and replacing a broken ceramic tile isn t that difficult if you have matching tile leftover from the original installation.
Replace cracked tile floor tiles using a grout scraper pry bar hammer and safety glasses.
Dampen a sponge and clean the floor.
Let the mortar cure then grout and seal the joints.
If you are removing an entire wall of tiles just make sure to remove grout next to the ceiling and 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.
Remove any loose adhesive remaining on the floor.