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.

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0:31 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

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