How to Replace a Cracked Floor Tile | Ask This Old House

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Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates the correct way to replace a cracked kitchen floor tile. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 2 days Cost: $75 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Replacing Cracked Floor Tiles: - Utility knife [https://amzn.to/2MPXgHj] - Cold chisel [https://amzn.to/2MOrdrj] - Hammer [https://amzn.to/2KhAu95] - Bucket [https://amzn.to/2RfSx05] - Notched trowel [https://amzn.to/2MPXoXj] - Level [https://amzn.to/2RkKkYC] - Rubber float [https://amzn.to/2WBolxq] Shopping List: - Replacement tile [https://amzn.to/2IfEIvz] - Sponge [https://amzn.to/2X94wSB] - Acrylic floor adhesive [https://amzn.to/2XlcXdG] - Pre-mixed grout [https://amzn.to/2KN5RI0] Steps: 1. Cut the grout around the damaged tile carefully with a utility knife. 2. Place the cold chisel on the deepest crack in the tile and carefully hit it with the hammer until the cold chisel is underneath the tile. Watch the grout lines around the tile to ensure the grout and surrounding tiles don’t also crack. 3. Slowly pry the tile up with the cold chisel. Once it’s up, remove the rest of the tile with your hands. The tile is very sharp, so be extra cautious while removing the tile. 4. Remove any loose adhesive remaining on the floor. Dampen a sponge and clean the floor. 5. Apply the acrylic floor adhesive generously to the floor. Use the flat side of the notched trowel to spread it out evenly, then use the notched side to groove the adhesive

Published 2018-04-06 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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