Repair Cracked Floor Tile Without Replacing

This guide outlines how to fix cracked tile or if necessary remove and replace broken tile on your floor.

Repair cracked floor tile without replacing.

Allow the adhesive to dry for the amount of time recommended by the manufacturer then fill the grout lines with grout available in squeeze tubes for minor repairs image 3. Cracked floor tile can be an opening for moisture to get through to your sub floor especially if it s in a bathroom. You may be able to patch a hairline crack but a bigger break will need a replacement tile. After the grout dries wipe the tiles with a damp cloth or sponge.

If 1 or more of your floor or counter tiles have cracked whether from regular wear and tear or from having a heavy object dropped on them you don t necessarily need to replace the cracked tile. Use a notched trowel to spread adhesive on the back of the replacement tile image 2 and set it in place. If you have ceramic glazed tile and cracks here is an easy fix. It goes without saying the problems you have if the broken tiles are in your shower or bath.

If replacing a tile isn t in your budget or if the tile isn t badly damaged you can repair the tile. In damp areas such as the bathroom repairing cracked tile should be done sooner rather than later to reduce the risk of water damage.