How to replace a broken or missing tile in my bathroom?

To replace a broken or missing tile in your bathroom, follow these steps:

Materials Needed:

Gaffer or masking tape
Replacement tile
Tile adhesive
Grout
Grout remover or electric grout remover tool
Combi drill
Tile drill bit
Claw hammer
Bolster or cold chisel
Stripping knife
Grout spreader (also known as a grout float)
Tile spacers
Soft cloth
Dust sheet
Sponge
Dust mask
Heavy-duty gloves

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Lay Down a Dust Sheet: Protect the surrounding area by laying down a dust sheet. If you are working over a bath, basin, shower tray, or kitchen sink, block the drainage hole to prevent debris from entering the drain.
Loosen and Remove Grout: Use a grout remover to loosen and remove the grout around the damaged tile. Start with the vertical joints and then move to the horizontal ones.
Drill a Hole: Place tape on the tile to prevent the drill bit from slipping. Drill a hole into the tile using a combi drill and a tile drill bit.
Break the Tile: Use a hammer and a bolster or cold chisel to break the tile into smaller pieces, taking care not to damage the surrounding tiles.
Remove the Tile: Remove the broken tile pieces and scrape away as much old adhesive as possible with a stripping knife.
Clean the Area: Clean the area with a damp sponge to remove any debris.
Apply Tile Adhesive: Apply tile adhesive to the back of the new tile and the area where it will be placed. Use a grout spreader to create channels.
Position the New Tile: Press the new tile into place, ensuring it is flush with the surrounding tiles.
Remove Excess Adhesive: Remove any excess adhesive from the grout lines.
Wait for Adhesive to Set: Allow the adhesive to set according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Grout the Tile: Apply grout to the joints using a grout spreader. Wipe away excess grout with a damp sponge.
Clean and Polish: Once the grout has set, clean the tile with a damp cloth and buff it with a dry cloth for a polished finish.

Safety Precautions:

Wear protective eyewear and gloves to prevent injury.
Use a dust mask to avoid inhaling dust and debris.

Additional Tips:

If you do not have a matching tile, consider finding a similar one or consulting a professional for assistance.
Regularly inspect and clean your tiles to prevent minor damages from becoming more extensive issues1234.

Key insights

Tiles can wear and age over time, but the good news is that they are very easy to fix.

It is important to wear protective goggles and gloves as broken tile shards can be very sharp.

It's best to keep a few spares so that if any tiles get damaged it's easy to replace them.

️ Safety equipment is necessary when removing and replacing broken tiles.

Timestamped Summary

00:00 Replace and fix worn or damaged tiles by chipping out the tile with a hammer and chisel or drilling a small hole into the tile.

00:42 Wear protective gear, remove grout, use hammer and chisel to chip out tiles, and scrape off adhesive before replacing with new tiles.

01:26 Use a hammer and chisel to create a clean surface, keep spare tiles for easy replacement, apply adhesive directly to the back of the tile, press firmly into position, and adjust if needed.

02:06 Place spaces between tiles, let adhesive dry, apply grout, use grout shaper, buff surface, and here are the tools, materials, and safety equipment needed.

Video Full Text

00:00 How to remove and replace tiles over time tiles can wear and age they might chip or split or the grout could come loose. But the good news is that they are very easy to fix. You'll find a full list of tools and materials you'll need at the end of this video for a large crack or hole you could chip out the tile using a hammer and chisel directly into the hole. Otherwise stick a piece of gaffer on masking tape in the center of the tile. This will stop the drill bit slipping then using a drill with a ceramic tile bit carefully drill a small and shallow hole into the tile.

00:42 It is important to wear protective goggles and gloves as broken tile shards can be very sharp then remove the tape now remove the grout from around the tile use a tool such as a grout removing rake or a heavyduty grout rake use the Li pressure necessary to cut into the grout without cutting through to the surface of the plaster wall. Then use a hammer and chisel to chip out the tile from the hole in the center outwards taking extra care around the sides remove each tile to be replaced in turn working from the bottom up to remove hardened adhesive from wall surfaces use a scraper for tougher adhesive.

01:26 A hammer and chisel may be necessary brush down to create a clean surface when tiling. It's best to keep a few spares so that if any tiles get damaged it's easy to replace them to replace apply the adhesive directly to the back of the tile. Then press in position then position the replacement onto the wall surface firmly press the tile so it sits flush between the existing tiles. If a tile has sunk below or sits proud of surrounding tiles PR rise it off and add or remove. Adhesive then replace the tile and check again.

02:06 Place spaces between the tiles to maintain equal gaps for grout spaces should be left protruding from tile gaps so they can be easily removed and reused later let. The adhesive dry then apply grout across the tile surface using a grouting spreader working it into the joints between the tiles. As the grout starts to harden draw a grout shaper smoothly along the grout lines to create a neat finish. Once you have finished all grouting and it's quite dry buff the surface with a dry sponge or cloth to remove the residue. Here is a list of tools you'll need to remove and replace a broken tile and here are the materials you will use and this is the safety equipment.