How to Remove and Replace Tiles with Wickes

How to remove and replace tiles with Wickes
Our How to Remove and Replace Tiles shows you how to remove and replace tiles that are old, chipped or split, including how to re-do the grout.

This video shows you how to remove and replace tiles that are old, chipped or split. It offers two different methods of removal as well as explanations on how to get rid of grout and scrape off even the most stubborn adhesive. By the end of this video, you’ll know how to re-fit an evenly spaced tile that sits flush to its neighbours, and how to re-do the grout without making a mess.

Preparation & Planning

Assess the tile and decide which method of removal is most appropriate. For the sake of your own safety and the wall’s, remove the tiles as gently as possible and always wear protective goggles. Have some drywall jointing compound to hand just in case the wall gets damaged.

Aftercare

After finishing your tiling project, use a grout protector spray to stop penetration by water, dirt, oil, grease and lime scale. Using this product will help to prolong the life of your grout and keep the area easy to clean.

Safety

Always use protective gloves and protective goggles whilst chiseling tiles to avoid injury.

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[keithtynan]

By God, no pointless babbling on about everything trying to make the video longer. Professional and reflects well.

[naurm.a]

This was very helpful! Quick and to the point video!

[renatapereira]

these videos are so much better than the B&Q ones

[SEXISTEPH]

Thank you... need to replace a kitchen cracked tile. This explains it all very well.

[mujii_]

Waitt do you use a grout finisher whenever working with Grout? The same for silicone I believe

[beautybynature]

Great job! I need to make an access panel for a garden tub in order to update the faucet. Wish me luck.

[gomenaros]

That was sooo satisfying for a reason.

[ghizi]

So it's no water proofing needed?

[mikeh]

Thank you. Great tip and advice. I was dreading replacing a tile in case I damaged others.

[UCerIPZEWWovlPTtIiINiRQ]

It's NOT this easy in real life! You've been warned!

[SJ-fjjp]

I have a tiler in my house right now who put different colour white tiles up I went to wicks they said Tylers should check batch numbers ...spent 400pound on tiles offers nothing in return now I have to do this with the colours that match to top it the Tyler said you can't replace a middle tile but this video's shows otherwise

[manreetbedi]

How did he remove the grout from the existing tile?
What safety equipment was he wearing?
What tools did he use to chip out the tile from the centre?
What was the scraper used for?
Why was a brush used?
Why did he recommend having some spare tiles?
If the tile is sunk below, what does he recommend?
When do you use the grout shaper?
How did he buff the surface after it was dried? i need this answers.. this vedio is in my case study

[abdulhassan]

I was wondering if it's advised to apply the glue onto the back of the tile itself instead of onto the wall.

[MDiry]

Would like to know how to remove an entire toilet of tiles which I just don’t like the style of but they’re worth some money to re sell… Is it possible to remove without damaging them?

[seanhunt]

yeah my tiles were layed to close together making the use of a grout saw impossible. also the the motar on the wall behind the tile had too much sand in it and crumbled and came away from the wall when I pulled the tile off. another tile would not come off or break up I had to completely grind it out. I just wish the original tiler had watched this video.

[MrFrog_]

11 comments, 310, 000+ views, it seems we don't like commenting on tile videos.

[maxi-me]

"If a tile has sunk below or sits proud of surrounding tiles"
Yeah there's _always_ one tile that thinks he's better than the others.

[cometome]

I want pink tiles in my bathroom. Debating whether I have the guts to do this.

[geoffreycasey]

The chance of finding a replacement tile is impossible if the tiles have been there for years as would you be the case

[abdcontractingltd]

Just had my customer call about a cracked tile.. Guess what I'm doing tomorrow 👍