Set in the replacement tile with adhesive at the back press into position and using the tile spacers form the grout gap.
Replace single wall tile.
Match old and new grout.
How to replace single decorative tiles 1.
Scrape away the old adhesive.
Position the tip of a nail set against the tile at the cracked or chipped area.
The remaining grout still stuck to the neighbouring tiles should be removed using a paring action with the wood chisel and if necessary the trimming knife.
Apply thinset mortar step 6.
Break up the old tile step 4.
Remove the old mortar step 5.
Remove the grout step 2.
Push the grout saw into the joint.
Compare the replacement grout color and texture to the original after it s been cleaned.
Use your putty knife to scrape away the dissolved adhesive goo.
Use trowel to scrape the wall clean of loose debris 5.
Score the old tile step 3.
Tap the end of the nail set with a hammer to shatter the tile and pry the pieces off with a chisel.
Then remove the rest of the tile with a hammer and chisel.
The idea is to get behind the tile and lever it away from the wall.
Make sure your scraper doesn t slip and damage surrounding tiles.
Remove loose tiles 4.
Protect work area with canvas drop cloth 2.
Use a utility knife to score grout joints around the cracked tiles 3.
Lay plastic sheeting on the floor or counter top to help collect the tile and mortar scraps as they fall.
Move the nail set.
Apply adhesive to the new tile and to the floor.
Cover the edges of adjacent.
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If a tile is set correctly it will pull off the waterproofing on the backer board.
Loosen cracked tile using cold chisel and hammer.
How to replace a broken tile use a hammer and bust up the tile.
If you encounter a stubborn spot use the iron again to warm the adhesive then scrape it out.
Dry fit the new tile to the wall 6.
Place a small amount of replacement grout or adhesive grout compound on a piece of cardboard and allow it to dry overnight.