How To Replace a Broken Tile - Ace Hardware

Learn how to fix a cracked or broken floor tile. See how to remove the old tile without damaging surrounding tiles. Find out which tools help you get the job done quicker. And, how to use thin set and grout so your replacement tile won't crack again.

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Grout Saw

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Notched Trowel

[TomNord]

I need to replace some broken bathroom tiles and this video was so incredibly helpful. Thank you for that.

[brettstallbaum]

Exactly the video I need. To the point and clear safe instructions.

[BricMayco]

You legend, run for govt or something you speak so clear

[whaler]

If you have thin-set leftover from a larger project - THROW IT OUT! I used an open bag and it did not set....had to rip everything out again.

[fakerating]

Good video, perfectly explained... thanks!

[godsahava]

U are too good at tips ..verYb helpful..thanks

[rhondastrickland]

Mine is by my backdoor. My ceramic tile hole is big and only half tile broken. What do I use for big spaces like at my back deck door as I said. It goes under door to sill and under the deck is showing. HELP! And thanks.

[eyeinashburn]

my kitchen tile just popped yesterday and had a hairline crack. This is the first time it happen since 7 years. should i call a builder to fix it or can it be fixed like DIY?

[debbysheu]

Video is good. Title is misleading. You are not 'fixing' a broken tile. You're replacing it. Big difference.

[johnnyr]

So in other words I have to replace the whole tile you’re telling me there’s no way to fix the cracked tile and reuse it? The tile that I used in the bathroom is no longer available for sale so I would have to replace my whole floor in order to avoid having a mismatch tile like you do in this video.

Please advise because I really do not want to have to spend an arm and a leg to replace my whole bathroom tile floor. Not to mention the amount of time this is going to take me when I can simply fix the one broken tile and put it right back where it was.

[mrjcbuc]

What about tile that abuts a wall or cabinet?

[robertsponseller]

My house is 15 years old and I have a cracked floor tile but none on hand that match. Any suggestions on how I can find a replacement tile?

[danivanon]

what tool did you use to spread the grout? is that notched tool okay to use?

[ek]

Am I the only one who sees the new tile sticking out? It’s not flush with the adjacent tiles 😮