How to Replace a Cracked Floor Tile | Ask This Old House
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 เม.ย. 2018
- Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates the correct way to replace a cracked kitchen floor tile.
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Time: 2 days
Cost: $75
Skill Level: Moderate
Tools List for Replacing Cracked Floor Tiles:
- Utility knife [amzn.to/2MPXgHj]
- Cold chisel [amzn.to/2MOrdrj]
- Hammer [amzn.to/2KhAu95]
- Bucket [amzn.to/2RfSx05]
- Notched trowel [amzn.to/2MPXoXj]
- Level [amzn.to/2RkKkYC]
- Rubber float [amzn.to/2WBolxq]
Shopping List:
- Replacement tile [amzn.to/2IfEIvz]
- Sponge [amzn.to/2X94wSB]
- Acrylic floor adhesive [amzn.to/2XlcXdG]
- Pre-mixed grout [amzn.to/2KN5RI0]
Steps:
1. Cut the grout around the damaged tile carefully with a utility knife.
2. Place the cold chisel on the deepest crack in the tile and carefully hit it with the hammer until the cold chisel is underneath the tile. Watch the grout lines around the tile to ensure the grout and surrounding tiles don’t also crack.
3. Slowly pry the tile up with the cold chisel. Once it’s up, remove the rest of the tile with your hands. The tile is very sharp, so be extra cautious while removing the tile.
4. Remove any loose adhesive remaining on the floor. Dampen a sponge and clean the floor.
5. Apply the acrylic floor adhesive generously to the floor. Use the flat side of the notched trowel to spread it out evenly, then use the notched side to groove the adhesive.
6. Place the new tile on the floor. Make sure it is level with the rest of the floor.
7. Clean the excess adhesive off the tile and the surrounding area. Let it dry for a few hours.
8. Grout the tile into the floor using the rubber float. Apply the grout into the cracks diagonally.
9. Use a round handle and drag it along the new grout lines to give it a clean, finished look.
10. Clean off the excess the grout with a damp sponge and let it cure overnight.
Resources:
Finding a matching tile can be difficult. Look on the underside of the tile for clues and bring the tile with you to local hardware stores and tile shops when looking for a match.
Everything Tom used to replace the tile, including the cold chisel, hammer, notched trowel, and grout can be found at home centers.
The acrylic base Tom used in place of thinset is Acrylpro Professional Tile Adhesive, manufactured by Custom Building Products (www.custombuildingproducts.com/). It can be found at most home centers.
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How to Replace a Cracked Floor Tile | Ask This Old House
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Whenever I'm stressed, I watch This Old Home. Tommy has a solution to every problem. He measures twice and cuts once. What was broken is whole again and all is right in the world.
You really got lucky with the extra tile. I have never had that happen when working in remodeling. I swear every tile goes out of service the day after you buy it
This is perfect, cause I bought our house this year with cracked tiles and spares in the garage. I’m sure buying them would be difficult to find.
Bernhard Jordan we always left extras behind but when people called us out for contract work, we even left hard wood floors. No one ever had extras and they got real pissy when we told them they don’t make that tile anymore, and we have to mix and match now.
Wait a minute, I’m sure he laid that tile improperly. That will all cause air pockets, making the tile sound hollow, and have less structural integrity, being weaker. Maybe I’m wrong, this is a patch job and not a fresh install.
Oakmen for a single tile like that there isn’t much more you can do. As long as you wiggle the tile back and forth enough most of the air will come out. The trick is keeping the trowel marks even and the same height, the adhesive will mush out evenly and set properly.
Matching color drove us crazy, you can't take a picture of it since the lighting never allows the colors to match up and the only thing we could do is bring a bunch of samples to the site or bring a piece back to the store.
I love how it’s 3 am my time and I’m sure I’d never use this but still watched it
2:15 same thought exactly
aland jamal joatnh
This may be the best explanation I've seen on TH-cam with just simple tools.
had to wade through several videos that were clearly just ads for whatever gadget to find one that just teaches you to fix the thing.
You learn something new everyday. When I replace a tile I use a 20 pound sledgehammer full swing!
Chidrole foxbody
Your tiles were probably put in correctly. A tile should never come up as easy as this one did.
When I replace a title I use a 1 ton wrecking ball
Ok Lady that will be 1000 dollars.
CD ROD "it's the experience your payin' for ma'am"
@@karenyounger2314 "Hell no, your prices are too high. I can call Carl The Fix it guy and he can make the playground rocks match my tile." ... Calls back 3 days later because Carl ran with her money and changed his number
CD ROD she ritch
😂😂
350 minimum
Be aware if you using acrylic adhesive the cure time will be much longer than using mortar. If you are a first time DIYer like myself I recommend using premixed thin mortar. Also use mortar if you are replacing more than 1 tile next to each other. And gently press down the tile using your hands don’t step on it. All the adhesive will come out the side of tiles. I made few mistakes and had to redo it. ☹️
We're so blessed to have so many experts weighing in on this!
BradPow apologies lol
I love how he showed this with simple tools and not $500 of electrical equipment
Thx TH-cam for recommending this to me instead of sleeping
When I had flooring /tile installed I insisted on extra tiles and grout be left for me and it has saved me several times.
I also took a tile from behind refrigerator to do a repair.
I seriously need this guy to come and replace my cracked tiles lol - he did a great job
Who else is burying a body under their kitchen and needs to learn how to replace tiles?
iluvgtasan Me
Me
Nice try FBI
FBI OPEN UP!
Gonna miss Roger, always helped me get the compost just right with the best bodies. Back yard looks great.
I love watching "This old house" these guys really knows their stuff👍👍
Hahaha loved the joke at the end, especially Tommy's reaction haha
It's not very often I disagree with Tom but, he didn't apply the thin set properly. You should always trowel in the same direction so you don't trap air. Also he should have spread a thin layer across the back of the tile to ensure proper adhesion. That's probably the reason the last tile failed.
yes back butter the tile. Especially for a small one that can easily pop out
The last tile failed also because it was laid over plywood. Ply wood expands and contacts and weakens the thin set bond between the wood and the floor
That’s correct. The plywood is also why the grout was breaking and popping out all over the room.
Never tile over any kind of wood,!!!!
BoardsByTheBay yup not to mention there is no cement board under the tile it is on plywood expect the tile to come off again real soon
I love your channel! Thank you for this. I don’t need to replace floor tiles but I do have some patching to do on my bathroom walls. I also loved your video where you did a Dutchman’s joint to patch a hole in some skirting. I’m a trained plasterer and decorator and have only done a smidgen of carpentry. Tiny bit of tiling patch for my old landlord once but nothing major in either of these areas. Your videos are massively helpful. Thanks. X
Thank's for the tip Tom 👍👍👍👍👍
Now i learned how to replace my broken tiles on my bathroom walls.
Love the question portion at the end. That actually answered a couple of questions I had while watching. Thanks!
He skipped the 45 mins of cleaning out all of the old and adhesive.
Yes, that part takes a while to get up the old mortar or mastic. I use a carbide bit on my Dremel Multimax. Cheers!
Well, it's better than watching paint dry I guess. He actually explained that part and showed the finish before applying the acrylic set.
Tom is so pleasant to watch and listen to.
Thank you that was so helpful since I have extra tile and one cracked … so now I know how to replace the tile I have!
"That's fantastic"
Lol
I use my rorozip tool when I replace broken tiles, it works like a charm!
That was helpful - now to see if I can find my matching tile I am sure is hidden somewhere in this house. Thanks for making good, helpful content - I always enjoy your videos! - DIYNate
Thanks this is so much easier. The last guy I just watched was too complicated and said you need about five or six different tools.
Wow that handle technique was awesome
I do nothing related to this work, but I'm glad I have the knowledge to do so
Wow, in the hood that crack is staying there until someone new moves in
Double G Gaming most people don't fix tiny tile cracks lol
The two people who commented above me need to see a psychologist.
One lesson to learn from this is keep some extra tiles, just incase any tile gets damaged.
crazy the stuff you come across sitting on the pooper.. Thanks Todd!!
I love the armchair contractors in this channels comment section!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👍 It really is the best!
PatsCelticsFan yeah it's crazy, it's almost like some of us do tile and tile repairs for a living.
Arm chair contractor !!! Straight up made me laugh
68CamaroRS/SS
Fuckin a right pal!!
Watching way to much vids proper coverage,backbuttering
Trowel direction➕adhesive
Proper Surface area➕grouting fk sake Arm chair isn’t the word more like wheelchair ♿️ contractors 😂 no offense to any one in s wheelchair by the way‼️ just does my nut sack in the bloke in the was just repairing one bleeding tile
Jesus take the wheel‼️
I've worked in tile setting for many years and it's easier to remove the grout with an angle grinder
Erick ... Whenever possible I believe they strive to focus on repairs using less expensive and more readily available items in many homes. Plus some people might be hesitant to use a grinder.
They skipped over the part people have the most problem with. Removing the old cement. That was the entire reason I was watching this video. To see how they done that
Elbow grease and a sharp flat chisel!
Wow. this is a great video! thank you for sharing. I can't wait to fix my tile :D
The only thing tommy *CAN’T* do is a poor quality job lol the man is the definition of pro.
Tommy is the MAN!
Great instructions on how to replace cracked tiles.
I love this guy. These videos are so informative and soothing.
Omg you guys have a youtube channel i love watching you on create
i dont even own a tile, why am i here
Thanks Tom! I have five broken tiles in my house. I'm lucky to have seven spare tiles. Guess I have my work cut out for me this weekend.
This is so cool I use to be obsess about this show.
I forgot what Tommy said about what thin set to replace that tile thanks Nick
My adhesive had to be roto hammered with a chisel, here the camera just changes to the next scene and the adhesive is all dust 😂
4:14 The way he splats that chunk of motar to the floor always gets me 😂
I love you guys I’ve save so much money and gain so much knowledge
so am I the only who saw the tile next to it coming up as he was pulling out the big piece? ..
still34u nope
Yup, the whole floor is trash. No backer board. Tile on wood. Not going to hold. No wonder the one piece came out so easy. Nothing is stuck.
I'm surprised he didn't comment on how poorly the old tile adhered to the mortar.
All that for just a little crack
Pro Player 1⃣ I was thinking the samething
Pro Player 1⃣
It CANNOT be fixed..
why do think it cannot be fixed- I disagree
den d
I tried fixing a tile, it was a fail...
If the substrate underneath is not stable then no amount of thinset can remedy the situation
Hi there.Thank you for a video.Can you use the same technic of the cracked floor tile with underfloor heating or should i follow different precautions ?
tiles on a wood ? just when i thought i have seen it all
Saw that once in my bathroom. I only did because it (of course) went to shit over the years
marax you must not do houses for a living, it happens a lot. Not right but, very common
done all the time for hack jobs - looks just fine when it's done. long term is another question but when you just pretty stuff up to reap in $ it doesn't matter.
Thought the same thing, need concrete board at least.
It's not cheaply made.. it's common in New England house building as houses need to flex more up here with the freeze/thaw... not many houses built on slabs up here.
Tommy made it look easy. Thank you sir.
How lucky is this guy? They went over there, with all their tools and cameras and started filming and everything just to find out there was extra tile in the basement!
0:32 DAMNNNNN HER SHOES ARE FIRE AF🤠
This channel always go the easy Peasy style! Thumbs up
They removed part of my floor. Hey put that back right now. I'm crying . Lol
I love how you don't use expensive power tools!
Man, that is satisfying to watch.
This man is everyone's granddad
Gunner Haverfield 😂👌🏼
I used to have a plumber and he was fond of saying, "Sometimes we get lucky."
I love her shoes! Danskos are the best clogs
Thank you, I think I can do that.
Let’s just end all the arguments. Tom Silva for President 2020
Wow ain't I in the same position. Then I really thought so when she said the old owners left tile in the basement. Hey me too! Just as I was going to message them and ask if we can do a video with tiles, I found this.
He forgot to tell her spill a plate of food on it. That'll help get the color matching the others, especially in a kitchen.
thechosendude lol
Very talented sir
Mr Tommy's the man.🔨👍
Excellent techniques !
Thanks for this, just what I neede to see.
That was really lucky to have extra tiles!
These vids are So satisfying
“That’s fantastic!” “That’s fantastic!” “That’s fantastic!”
Hi Tom,I have cracked tiles and it all comes over so I removed it then I noticed that it started to crack other tiles now it stopped cracking other tiles but I can't do the same it's below the depth of my swimming pool around two meters deep. I don't know what to do Tom we don't have a company here that fix everything inside homes .Please advice me and alert me when you do have a similar problem like mine ,thank you Tom.
“That’s fantastic”
for good adhesion, especially with large tiles, the trowel should only be drawn in one direction.
Great video. Do you have any videos on replacing linoleum tiles or is pretty much the same process?
Ive never seen a utility knife utilised for so many things!
Lucky he did not cut himself removing those old tile pieces which are sharp. I would have worn some gloves for that. I noticed that when the tile pieces were being removed, some of the grout from the adjacent tile was also coming up. Good advice by him to the homeowner to remove and replace the old grout.
Good video and comments.
Is there any reason that this technique would not work with 3x12 inch marble tiles set with thinset over Hardie backer on a 3/4 inch plywood base?
Thanks.
I need this help exactly
beautiful job....
This was intense.
Perfect job
I noticed that when you removed the cracked tile you also loosened the tile next to it. Do you have to regrout the entire area again? Won't the adjacent tile begin to leak if you wash the floor? Also, is there a special way to remove old mastic?
Tks for sharing
Thank you :)
FANTASTIC
Thanks for sharing .
That’s fantastic
5:08 (Tom drops the tile) "AW GAWD DAMMIT!"
wondering why you didn't back butter the tile before you placed it on the floor? I was always told it sticks better when you back butter the tile
I love this show
9:54 What a jab 😂😂😂
Is there a video on replacing dried and cracked grout? I have some bathroom tile floors in which the tiles are in good shape but somehow the grout itself has cracked and broken.
Why didn’t find this video earlier? I just returned all the extra tiles after the renovation.
An uncle of mine replaced a tile in the living room, but left it a quater inch higher, my roommates and i been tripping over it for a while now, guess I'll have to replace it myself lol
I Wish you shaw how you removed the old adhesive.
Thank you. Please demo when not leel to next tile.
I wish they made blades like they do the tile saw blades so when we cut on concrete or through drywall, that it don't chew up the cutting blade after one swipe
They crack, we are replacing them. When they were installing the tiles, they didn’t cover the whole tile, they were being lazy