How To Replace A Single Cracked/Broken Floor Tile

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Shannon from www.house-impr... shows you how to remove and replace a single floor tile. Perhaps you have a chipped, cracked, or broken floor tile that needs replacement, well we show you step by step how to remove the old tile, clean out the grout, old thinset, and install a new tile.
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I swear every time I need to look something up you're always right there with a detailed video. Thanks for all your help!

[@HouseImprovements]

You are so welcome!

[@naranchauhan3249]

You are not only great Teacher but a very generous and a Kind person. You have honestly shared your experience. I have learnt a lot.

[@Beth4653852]

Thank you so much for posting!!! I wasn't looking for a PHD education in kitchen tile, just need to do a repair. You were spot on, with the quick, clean information i needed to get the job done. I am saving your channel for future tutorials, as my house is nearing 20 years old. I figure i'll need to know a little bit about a lot of things :)

[@missydelcoglin4087]

I'm right there with you. Mine is 40 years old and it feels like everything is breaking all at the same time. I'm physically disabled, so that makes it all extremely difficult.

[@ronanvilarinho2563]

I have watched 5 videos of tile replacement but none of then couldn’t get me all the info I was looking for. Thank you very much. This was really helpful

[@headbanger2867]

Canadians always sound so helpfully enthused. Like yourself. Thank you for your time.

[@marcopoulin1897]

Quebeker are not sissi like this guy

[@Onehottea]

Excellent video Shannon! Thank you for redoing the realistic tile removal at the end . We appreciate you being so thorough!

[@ChadMichaelSimon]

Bravo! I’ve watched this video a dozen times. The first time, I used it to show my wife what was involved with a retiling we needed in the kitchen. Your delivery and instructions were superb. Walked me through step by step, and the floor looks fantastic.

[@tehserval]

As a mechanic who is tackling his own home repairs, I thank you for this very informative vid.

[@Rocket-Man]

Yours titles removing method is the most complete and detailed on KZbin. Good job. Thanks.

[@jaymesrod4209]

I was nervous doing this, but after watching your video, think I am kind of motivated to give it a try.

[@dschult3]

Thank you very much for your tutorial. This was a weekend project. It required a bit more work than I thought, but it was worth it in the end. You helped me out greatly, and I saved quite a bit of money, even though I had to buy many of the tools you mentioned. I know I will use them again someday elsewhere in the house, so I consider that an investment. Thank you so much for your help!

[@tyler8094]

Came across your video and just noticed it’s 6 years old. I’ve watched a dozen or more videos on how to replace a cracked tile and yours was definitely the best and very helpful. I have a Divosta home that was built 20 years ago in south Florida, West Palm Beach to be exact m. For some reason all of a sudden the tiles started to pop up and after removing the tile some were hollow underneath which caused them to crack when stepped on. Why would this happen? The house is 20 years old and shouldn’t be settling anymore. Some of the thin set was loose and some was attached to the back of the tile. Thanks for the help my friend.

[@HouseImprovements]

Homes are always shifting a little in many places, I would suspect however that maybe someone has dropped something in that area and it has started a problem, or if its a wood floor maybe you have some rot that is causing the floor to be weak and flexing ?

[@reginepolitte8494]

thank you and thanks for going back to show how the tile will most likely come up. Much appreciate the extra step.

[@TrpleAgnt2011]

I also discovered what a racket is the tile business. my floor wasn't grouted, they simply used the thinset to serve as grout, one enormous time saver and trick-of-the-trade I did discover and wholly respect. edit: for spelling

[@TrpleAgnt2011]

of course that made removing this "grout" impossible, had to purchase a multi-tool and diamond blades, so...but thinset as grout looks fine.

[@MrMarkguth]

Thank you very much, I think you have probably one of the videos out there on this. I’ve just pulled up a few tiles in the bathroom and having a go myself, obviously I’ll need to seal mine, but your video has put me on the right path.

[@johnhocker143]

Thank you for posting this video on cracked tile replacement. I have 3 kitchen tiles exactly the way you have shown in video to remove and replace!

[@HouseImprovements]

You are welcome

[@rreinhard43]

I decided to learn how to replace my tile myself when I suspected I was being misled with a mighty price tag. I detest being manipulated, thanks for your video.

[@robertmackay2145]

Thanks man, great video! I just dropped a pot plant on my tile and want to fix it myself rather than pay a ridiculous amount for min charge labour. You just schooled me up in 20mins!

[@binyaung9735]

Thank you for your professional project sharing. And teach me how to deal with broken tile.

[@biggsilkky]

I have a job tomorrow that you just thoroughly explained every facet of. Next beer I crack open, definitely will be a cheers to you!

[@jeffmoon6230]

I found this very informative. I have a broken tile that I now feel ready to tackle. Thank you.

[@sharmongregerson2894]

absolutely one of the best DIY videos I've ever watched!

[@albertdeluna6093]

Thanks for the refresher. It'll be very helpful. I have a loose kitchen tile and this should do the trick.

[@mikejames663]

This guy knows what he's talking about, proper craftsman.

[@callsignprofessor]

Just changed a tile with your help, thank you so much!

[@JuJuBee223]

The Back Buttering idea is great. I have an old 1905 house with a slightly sloped kitchen floor. This extra tip will hopefully help keep my tile down. I have a few cracked tile to replace so I'm getting that oscillating tool you showed and thought about getting that Premixed SpectraLock 1 grout .. its $94 but its supposed to perform like Epoxy grout. My grout was coming out and chipping so I'll just redo it all.

[@alejandroroal990]

This was a great explanation. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I had a couple of damaged tiles on the master, so I did not want a stranger working there. I bought most of the tools you have and I did it. The floor looks great...

[@HdaveH]

Great video! Small tip: You can decrease the amount of tile shards during chiseling by covering the tile with wide masking tape beforehand.

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[@earlpogs]

@Brendan Miguel nice try

[@c4jax]

Thanks for your vid. It helped me fix a tile and showed my 16 year old how to do it too.

[@garymealey4464]

Thanks for the video my wife will be happy now 😊

[@TheElz8]

Shannon, you are fantastic! Thank you very much for showing us home improvement DIY-ers how to do so many things!

[@rogerro1243]

Thank you. This video became very helpful to me. I have a couple of broken tiles in my kitchen and was thinking how I can replace with new tiles without calling a professional. So, thank you and appreciate your demonstration including safety precautions.

[@joyleenpoortier7496]

This has been the best demo i have seen thank you

[@rrose002]

Every DIY you make is the best of the best thanks for all of your videos

[@mariojaime659]

Awesome video...have been procrastinating on a few broken tiles in my house. after this video, i am ready to tackle that project. thank you so very much

[@HouseImprovements]

Glad it was helpful!

[@scottdahl3975]

Great video. Using the masonry bit near the center of the damaged tile is a great tip. Thanks!!

[@atholopas8936]

You saved my kitchen renovation. Thank you sooooo much. Your explanation was very clear and helpful.

[@HouseImprovements]

You are welcome!

[@giancarlocedeno8228]

Thank you so much for this video. Tackling the project tomorrow bright and early

[@janefromthecountry1820]

Thank you for your video! I will show it to my better half. Lol. 😁We have one bathroom tile to replace. Cracked when installed 18 yrs ago by tile installer.

[@jadesystem]

Thank you friend. Your expertise and advice is much appreciated. Keep-up he great work !!

[@CLewis-vp6ug]

Excellent video. Solid concentrated information. I read a half dozen DIY books without getting nearly as much valuable detail. Thank you!

[@bettyescookingchannel]

You are a very good teacher.

[@benzun9600]

excellent. Broke a tile wanted to try the tile patch repair but did not loook good. Will replace and thankfully i have some left over!

[@rwm5518]

Exactly what I needed to know - thank you for the clear, easy-to-understand instruction!

[@chrishouse5753]

Surprised there has been no comments on three years. Thanks for video. Just used your technique for first time and worked perfectly. Used a diamond disc on a grinder though. It's what I had.

[@HouseImprovements]

Nice work!

[@steve6438]

Your videos are great. Thanks for helping me out on another project. Only ask would be to show how to mix the tinset and grout.

[@Daddeeo1967]

Waited the whole video for more info on how to prepare thinset mortar.

[@italiansunrunner]

Thanks for this video. Iv got a cracked tile from the previous owner and wanted to know what im getting into before I start.

[@tahararamsey3122]

You just saved me $1000 . Thank you so much!!

[@Bareness]

Well, great instruction, but more work than I thought. Think I'll hire someone! My god!

[@vin42077]

That was a terrific DIY presentation. I now feel confident in tackling this project. Thanks Shannon!

[@SpaceMonkey2385]

Just want to say thanks. I've watched most of you videos and they are on par with this old house only more informational. I just recently (tonight) had to do this on a floor that I had just laid because a tile ended up getting chipped and it worked like a charm. Thanks again! Also used your framing video for framing my basement.....really thanks!

[@tribulationprepper787]

Thumbs up and Thank You once again for taking your time to show us how it's done. You didn't have to but you did. You are a great guy.

[@theoriginalrose7845]

Nice straightforward video

[@marilynjackson5752]

Thanks, my work is waiting!

[@bulletbegone355]

As usual you are very good at everything you do and your straight forward way of explaining and showing the hands on is fantastic. love to watch your presentations.

[@bshunter550]

To take out the cracked tile, you only need a hammer and small chisel. Break the center of the tile with the hammer to create an edge, use the chisel to fit between the tile and mastic and hit it with the hammer. Large pieces come out easily. THEN you can take out the grout. Keep it simple, don't overthink it.

[@davidcoleman6032]

Brilliant video, many thanks from across the pond!

[@HouseImprovements]

Our pleasure!

[@FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri]

Nice video. I was hoping that you would’ve show us to use a level on the new tile. Perhaps next time .😎

[@goin_ben]

Awesome work & amazing teaching.. you made it simple

[@HouseImprovements]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@joeg6294]

This is super-helpful - thank you for taking the time to record and help the rest of us!!! :-) Appreciate it - thank you!

[@joewitous6281]

Thank you for this outstanding instructional video!

[@Maxid1]

You can also use a razor knife to break the bond in the grout between tiles. It's quicker than sawing it out and eliminates potential damage from a grout saw. I've used it over and over again when removing a section and have completely eliminated transmission of the crack line to the next tile. It only takes a few passes too. But it will take a few blades if you're doing a lot of tiles.

[@annemaitland9492]

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[@erdill355]

Like using a utility knife? I've got a cracked tile that needs to be replaced. I don't have a grout saw.

[@Lu-cho]

Utility knife? Can't cut grout? Seems the multitool doing better job.

[@billsye5703]

Maxid1 no way

[@SteveMccallum-i3i]

Sounds like a real pro, thanks, very helpful..

[@pierome9]

MASTER JOB, THANK YOU CHARLIE

[@nickd1031]

Outstanding video, and exceptionally helpful. Thank you.

[@susanpascal4973]

Love your video's! We have our own construction company but it's always nice to have other information

[@titodejesus6238]

Congrats, your video is EXCELLENT , your explain it very simply and your advices are superb. Thank you!

[@AstroSirrus]

This is awesome! Thanks for this amazing tutorial!!!

[@unholycheeseburger]

Thanks from Prince George, BC Canada!

[@LawrencePreston]

Nice instructional video. Thank you.

[@mandysho]

Excellent demo... 👏👏👏 Thank you. 😊

[@shreyashparihar]

Thx for showing the trick. Can you suggest if tile has metal mesh under it, then how to clear the space for new tile. Thanks again.

[@HouseImprovements]

cut it out and clean the space right out

[@davekeen1963]

Excellent vid. I wish I'd watched it before I started to fix my broken tiles? Fortunately no harm done??

[@specialized29er86]

Excellent clip, my case some one glued the base of the toilet to the floor and 2 only 16cm square tiles broke away. Temporary mounted the toilet and now to replace the 2 tiles.

[@worldwide1376]

Great video. Let's say you had to repair a loose tile that came up without effort. Is there a specific adhesive that the industry uses to secure the undamaged tile back to the floor and then follow up with re-grout?

[@francisxavier4210]

Thank you Shannon, I'm from Kerala, India.

[@remowb]

Excellent video! I need to replace on 12X12 tile in middle of kitchen and don't have any leftover tiles that match so I plan to "rob" one from under the fridge, but I need to remove it without breaking it or adjoining tiles. Do have a video on removing one tile without breaking it? Thanks.

[@HouseImprovements]

No, I do not because if they are installed well that will be almost impossible.

[@remowb]

@@HouseImprovements Would that also apply to a tile that has one open edge not touching another tile? The tile floor was installed on top of a linoleum floor. My thought was if I can cut through the grout and linoleum underneath I could remove it that way and then chip off the cement and linoleum from the tile. Thanks for the reply!

[@jcherrax]

Best video i was able to do 1 tile thanks to u 🙂

[@philtaylor5444]

Excellent demo really helpful with good steps to help work out what to do.

[@HouseImprovements]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dukereaper2284]

That was awesome, made me less nervous on swapping one tile out if my kitchen

[@Maxid1]

I've done this with a hand grout saw. Fortunately they were 4 inch tiles. Help with the shop vac? What's help?

[@KECarter]

Did you have to come back after your mortar was semi dried and clean up the last remaining bit?

[@mikemike7397]

Thanks Shannon this was concise quick and detailed. You made it easy.

[@paolocosay9884]

It's a big help for beginners, Thanks a lot!

[@ski3504]

Great video! Excellent, easy to understand presentation. Thanks!

[@TomBsChannel]

Fantastic Video. Thanks very much.👍

[@thomasmcgeehan9979]

Great job explaining. You’re an excellent teacher.

[@justaguy8347]

I really liked your "afterthought"! Now I know exactly what to expect when I get started. Thanks!

[@ernestmonges8206]

What type of grinder you use to cut the grout out ?....Great video

[@mizzuh]

Thanks. Just saved me 300 bucks

[@kenturkey1971]

Thanks for the great, informative video!

[@ak99uk]

Excellent tutorial, thank you. Subscribed on this alone.

[@HouseImprovements]

Thanks for the sub!

[@manuellopez504]

Wonderful video !! One question how long to wait to grout a tile ?? Thanks in advance!!

[@HouseImprovements]

depends on the material you stuff it down with, generally 24Hrs is lots but read your labels.

[@juliosaenz1664]

Very profesional demo. Best on KZbin. Thank you. This was a huge help.

[@HouseImprovements]

great!

[@judyholmes1872]

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[@pinacolada2051]

Great video! What if there’s a crack in the concrete and that’s what is cracking the tile, what do you recommend?

[@HouseImprovements]

Sometimes you can prevent cracked tiles by using a latex additive instead of water to mix some repair mortar . Mix the mortar and force it into the crack then add mesh tape (cement backer board tape) over the crack and force more mortar into it and smooth it out. after it dries you can kind of sand down the mortar to the tape with a stone rubbing stone. then tile over that using mortar with the additive again.

[@HendreeMilward]

Thanks so much. You got me through my first tile replacement!

[@LogicalWan]

Thanks for explaining why not to just smash the tile with the hammer 😅 I was definitely thinking about expediting the removal process by just hammering it 😂 20:27

[@YiannisNeophytou]

Thank you! - An excellent video - You save the day for me. Regards and greetings from Nicosia, Cyprus. Awesome!

[@plahota]

Thanks for the presentation! Small safety concern (00:56): you are touching the blade with your fingers while the tool is connected to power source. Thanks, again.

[@HouseImprovements]

Yes, you are right