How to replace a cracked or chipped floor tile
A single cracked tile on a floor or wall can be replaced without disturbing the surrounding tile if the break is clean and you have a matching spare. Here is how to do it without cracking the neighbors.
What you'll learn
- How to remove a broken tile without cracking the tiles around it
- What to look for on the substrate under the old tile before setting the replacement
- How to mix thin-set for a single tile and get the right coverage
- How to match the grout color on an aged floor
Step by step
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