How to Replace a Cracked Tile

Learning how to replace a cracked tile can save you a TON of money. This video shares several tips on how to replace a cracked ceramic or porcelain tile. You’ll probably have to pay a pro anywhere from $50 to $100 to remove a bad tile. Yep that’s not chump change, at least for most of us. This isn’t hardest project but it does take some knowledge and patience. For more tips on replacing a cracked tile, visit: #replacecrackedtile #crackedporcelaintile #ceramictile Here are some helpful tools: Estwing Hammer -- 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch Cold Chisels -- 3 inch Floor Chisel -- Drill (DeWALT Drill & Impact Driver Set) -- 1/4 inch Carbide Tip Drill Bit -- Bosch Oscillating Multi Tool -- Grout Attachment for Multi Tool -- Painter’s Tape -- Safety Glasses -- Ironclad Gloves -- Respirator -- Hearing Protection -- Margin Trowel -- Trowel for Mortar (1/4“x1/4“) -- Some product links may be Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. 0:00 Remove the grout that surrounds the tile 1:15 Safety precautions 2:31 Drill pilot holes into the center of the tile 3:09 Using hammer and chisel, pry up the tile 4:24 Remove the old mortar 4:53 Dry-fit the new tile and use a level to check 5:40 Apply mortar under the tile and back butter 8:06 Set the tile and remove excess mortar in the grout joints 9:09 Add grout and spread into joints 10:50 Clean up once the grout is set and use grout sealer Want our newest DIY videos? Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to see every upload. We upload new videos every Saturday. Disclaimer: Videos produced by Home Repair Tutor are provided for informational, educational, & entertainment purposes only. Some of these projects, materials, and techniques may not be appropriate for all ages or skill levels. Home Repair Tutor does not make any claims of the safety of the projects, techniques, or resources listed on this site and will not take responsibility of what you do with the information provided by this site. Viewers must be aware by doing DIY projects on their homes they are doing it at their own risk and Home Repair Tutor cannot be held liable if they cause any damage to their homes. Home Repair Tutor cannot claim liability with all applicable laws, rules, codes and regulations for a project.