Use the grout saw to chip away all grout that remains around the decorative tile.
Replace single wall tile.
Dry fit the new tile to the wall 6.
Apply adhesive to the new tile and to the floor.
Remove the grout step 2.
Use trowel to scrape the wall clean of loose debris 5.
Match old and new grout.
Scrape away the old adhesive.
Place a small amount of replacement grout or adhesive grout compound on a piece of cardboard and allow it to dry overnight.
Remove loose tiles 4.
Apply thinset mortar step 6.
Then remove the rest of the tile with a hammer and chisel.
Use your putty knife to scrape away the dissolved adhesive goo.
Use a utility knife to score grout joints around the cracked tiles 3.
Set in the replacement tile with adhesive at the back press into position and using the tile spacers form the grout gap.
How to replace single decorative tiles 1.
Set in the replacement tile.
Cover the edges of adjacent.
Move the nail set.
Remove the old mortar step 5.
If you encounter a stubborn spot use the iron again to warm the adhesive then scrape it out.
Compare the replacement grout color and texture to the original after it s been cleaned.
Break up the old tile step 4.
The idea is to get behind the tile and lever it away from the wall.
Loosen cracked tile using cold chisel and hammer.
If a tile is set correctly it will pull off the waterproofing on the backer board.
Position the tip of a nail set against the tile at the cracked or chipped area.
How to replace a broken tile use a hammer and bust up the tile.
Make sure your scraper doesn t slip and damage surrounding tiles.
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For tile spacing less than 1 8 of an inch use grout without sand to fill those small gaps.
Push the grout saw into the joint.
Score the old tile step 3.
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.